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Putting on a new rear tire!
« on: January 13, 2007, 01:21:30 PM »
I'm putting on a new rear tire.My question is should I change the front at the same time?I have 7500 mile's on my Seeg,the rear is worn out,the front does not look bad but it is at the dealer for winter storage.Just thought I should do both at the same time??? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=orange.gif]
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2007, 01:26:12 PM »
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I'm putting on a new rear tire.My question is should I change the front at the same time?I have 7500 mile's on my Seeg,the rear is worn out,the front does not look bad but it is at the dealer for winter storage.Just thought I should do both at the same time??? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=orange.gif]

The rear always goes way before the front. It's not necessary to change them together. You'll probaly get another rear out of it before you need to change the front. That's been my experience with my RKs. ;) Hoist!  8-)
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2007, 01:27:54 PM »
Front tire every other rear tire change is the norm.

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2007, 01:35:47 PM »
Thanks that what I thought. [smiley=orange.gif]
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2007, 12:13:01 AM »
The only thing that would make me change the front is if you are going to a different tire/tread pattern on the rear.  If sticking with the same Dunlop that came on the bike, no need to do the front.  The new Dunlop Elite3 is an excellent tire from members here who have put it on.  When I next change rears, I will put these new tires on both ends.
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2007, 04:36:08 PM »
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The only thing that would make me change the front is if you are going to a different tire/tread pattern on the rear.  If sticking with the same Dunlop that came on the bike, no need to do the front.  The new Dunlop Elite3 is an excellent tire from members here who have put it on.  When I next change rears, I will put these new tires on both ends.

That's if you can get them with Dunlop being on strike for so long.  I needed a rear and couldn't find one anywhere.  Local Dealer called me to let me know that they had a new bike delivery and the guy wanted white walls, so I could get this "used" tire with 5 miles on it for 20% off retail.  I believe that tires will start coming in mid February or so...
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2007, 06:22:02 PM »
I haven't changed my rear tire yet, but I'm getting close.  I'm just over 7100 miles.  I'm used to getting 5000 miles out of back tires on my 02 Ultra.  On that machine, I changed the front tire after every two back tires.  I'm pretty anal about tires, and tend to change before I hit wear bars.  I will not run anything other than stock tires.  They work well, I'm confident they will not come out from under me, and I just don't think I'd have that confidence with another tire.  I've seen people wreck like that.
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2007, 07:24:21 PM »
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That's if you can get them with Dunlop being on strike for so long.  I needed a rear and couldn't find one anywhere.  Local Dealer called me to let me know that they had a new bike delivery and the guy wanted white walls, so I could get this "used" tire with 5 miles on it for 20% off retail.  I believe that tires will start coming in mid February or so...

You know Earnie, I was expecting a hard time to find the Elite 3's when I purchased them in November. I found them at a decent price and were delivered in 3 days to the front door! I should have ordered another rear right then and there! Oh well, strikes over, shouldn't be long to get one....I hope! ;D

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2007, 09:03:56 PM »
I did not know they were on strike?Dealer told me today they would come in any day now?With 6 inches of new snow here in the last 24 hours, it does not matter,I did get to see my seeg today,that was nice!!! [smiley=orange.gif]
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2007, 09:38:02 PM »
Hey since this thread is about rear tires. What's the deal with the fat tire on the rear of the 2007 SEUC ?  What else is different to make this work ? My 07 Road Glide has a lot skinnier belt than my 03 SERK. Is this the reason. Will the tire on the 07 SEUC mount up to my 07 RG ? Inquiring minds need to know.

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2007, 10:16:47 PM »
What's this, am I becoming a thread killer ?  I ask a good honest question and the thread goes into a deep freeze for a week.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2007, 10:21:21 PM »
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What's this, am I becoming a thread killer ?  I ask a good honest question and the thread goes into a deep freeze for a week.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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Wasn't going to say anything man.  But... um... try a breath mint?   [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2007, 10:37:51 PM »
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Wasn't going to say anything man.  But... um... try a breath mint?   [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

You mean I should soak my Tucks in Scope ?  :o

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2007, 10:46:12 PM »
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You mean I should soak my Tucks in Scope ?  :o

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Hmmm, maybe I didn't think this through.  

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Re: Putting on a new rear tire!
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2007, 10:54:34 PM »
Brain,

Maybe it was one of those questions that had every one stumped?

I would have answered it...but I know "I dont know" wouldnt of been the answer you were lookin for.

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