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Apr 4, 2012 | 06:41 AM

TanMan0822

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Tire Question

Ride an 05 road king, had to replace a rear tire this weekend was in a small town. Nice little bike shop, guy put on a mt90 instead of the mu85 said he has been putting them on baggers for years, just wondering if I should go back to the mu85 or if there is a real difference. Size wise I know they are very close, but stock is the mu85. Thanks for any help

Apr 4, 2012 | 08:20 AM

Notgrownup

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MT90 works but the load rating is a bit lower than the MU. I have used one before ... if you don't load the bike up like for a tour...or ride solo a lot you might be ok.

Apr 4, 2012 | 07:48 PM

SteelCityRider

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I talked to Dunlop before I ordered the elite 3 tires. Due solo and two up riding, not alot of heavy loads. Tires will be fine.

Apr 4, 2012 | 10:44 PM

Joboo1966

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup

MT90 works but the load rating is a bit lower than the MU. I have used one before ... if you don't load the bike up like for a tour...or ride solo a lot you might be ok.

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Agreed!