Turn a Classic into a classic
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 115
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From: Des Moines
Sol and Whiskers,
Those are totally awesome bikes, I love the nostalgic look...
Whiskers, that's a Metzeler ME880 tire... I'mswitching to those from Dunlops on my Electra Glide. The Metzelers are an excellent tire and give great mileage. I got 17,000 miles on a rear tire withan ME880on a metric cruiserI have.
Those are totally awesome bikes, I love the nostalgic look...
Whiskers, that's a Metzeler ME880 tire... I'mswitching to those from Dunlops on my Electra Glide. The Metzelers are an excellent tire and give great mileage. I got 17,000 miles on a rear tire withan ME880on a metric cruiserI have.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 894
Likes: 3
From: Wyalusing, PA
Last edited by jmcollison; Oct 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 115
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From: Des Moines
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 894
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From: Wyalusing, PA
It's not so bad until you find out how worn they are, then the paranoia sets in while you're riding. Not a pleasant feeling.
Then there's the adjustment once you get new tires on...it's AMAZING how easily the bike rolls into corners and curves on a rounded tire!
Then there's the adjustment once you get new tires on...it's AMAZING how easily the bike rolls into corners and curves on a rounded tire!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 483
Likes: 5
From: Way U.P. North
I found the 880's lasted much longer with 48-50 psi in the rear.
Been running some WWW Shinko 777's. Handle and stick great but wear is even worse than the Metzlers. On my 3rd rear to this front. Trying higher psi on it now too. Good thing I change my own tires. If this one doesnt last any longer I'll go back to Dunlops. I dont ride this thing like a sportbike anyway, I have a sportbike for that
Nice pipes BTW
Been running some WWW Shinko 777's. Handle and stick great but wear is even worse than the Metzlers. On my 3rd rear to this front. Trying higher psi on it now too. Good thing I change my own tires. If this one doesnt last any longer I'll go back to Dunlops. I dont ride this thing like a sportbike anyway, I have a sportbike for that
Nice pipes BTW
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 527
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From: Eugene, Oregon
I've been running the Shinko 777s as well, and I'm not very impressed with the wear. They stick real good to the road, and feel very nice, but they sure could last somewhat longer in my opinion...
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 483
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From: Way U.P. North
Hard to beat $150 shipped for a pair of WWW though. I spoke to the Shinko rep at Muskegon Bike Time and asked about the 250 and he said with the RK stay with the 777.
Last edited by Razorback; Oct 7, 2010 at 09:24 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 894
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From: Wyalusing, PA
I paid $340 for a pair of Dunlops!!!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 238
Likes: 18
From: Canada
You've got a keen eye... yes, I do alternate between the "Dual Tour" (Corbin model #RK-DT-97), and the "Classic Solo" (Corbin model #RKF-97).