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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Really just looking for experience with the Newer style tires....made an appointment to get a New Tire! Getting the Harley D407 this time...by time I need the next one I'll need front and rear and I'll get the American Elites.

Hate throwing away a couple thousand miles but better than dealing with on a trip...last thing I want to do is try to find somewhere to get a new one ,deal with pricing, and blowing time on a tire when I can be riding!

Thanks for your Thoughts!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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lots less rubber between u and the junk u might have puncture that tire on a trip.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Knowing I'm going on a trip that long, I wouldn't hesitate to put a new one on before I leave!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Change it but look online. You can get a LOT better price (40-50+%) cheaper.

Ride safe and have a great trip!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dhincc
Change it but look online. You can get a LOT better price (40-50+%) cheaper.

Ride safe and have a great trip!
where can you get a new dunlop 407 for 40-50% then list? I looked and had no luck finding stock 407 and 408F discounded more then 20% and then shipping made it even less. thanks as I need to order some at 40-50% off.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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I am trying to remember if I have ever seen a motorcycle tire with 10/32 of tread.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by geezer glide 56
I am trying to remember if I have ever seen a motorcycle tire with 10/32 of tread.
that is what is on the 407's.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...ire.asp?id=107
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Think about rain and an almost worn out tire! Not clever, no fun and extremly risky.
Dont save on Brakes n Tires!
 
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