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new bikes with michelins
« on: January 05, 2010, 09:45:26 AM »
was at dealer yesterday and noticed all models in their last shipment of bikes had michelins. anyone know the story?
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 12:57:27 PM »
I prefer the Michelins, I put a set on my 07 SEUC. The factory might be moving in that direction, interesting.

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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 01:15:33 PM »
Michelin tires have been approved for a while for several H-D bikes. I think in economically difficult times, the Moco wants some supplier competition in this area, specifically since some of the D 407's had issues, and other tires were simply discontinued.

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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 01:16:46 PM »
Are they coming on the 2010 SEUC?
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2010, 01:50:39 PM »
Louis is correct that Michelins have been approved for a while for several H-D bikes. 

Michelin now has a Scorcher, which carries both companies’ trademarks on its sidewalls and the Harley-Davidson logo

 carved into the shoulder.  They don't seem to have a 18" tire to fit the SERG3 but there is hope, after the D407 debacle.    :huepfenjump3:   :huepfenjump3:
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2010, 02:02:30 PM »
Quote from: GregKhougaz on January 05, 2010, 01:50:39 PM
Louis is correct that Michelins have been approved for a while for several H-D bikes. 

Michelin now has a Scorcher, which carries both companies’ trademarks on its sidewalls and the Harley-Davidson logo

 carved into the shoulder.  They don't seem to have a 18" tire to fit the SERG3 but there is hope, after the D407 debacle.    :huepfenjump3:   :huepfenjump3:

Nor 17 or 18 radials for the SERK3/4's either! ;)

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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2010, 09:21:26 AM »
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/harley-davidson-gets-new-original-tires-from-michelin-9146.html 
i never had good luck with michelins, but know many who have. they have had quality control probs., and have shipped
tires known to have poss. defects.
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2010, 10:30:03 AM »
I have had great luck with Michelins on motorcycles, great tire, improved handling and ran a ton of miles.
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2010, 12:52:11 PM »
Never had a set on the bike but have had them on all my cars and loved them
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2010, 03:54:58 PM »
Quote from: 49445CVO on January 10, 2010, 12:52:11 PM
Never had a set on the bike but have had them on all my cars and loved them



Same with me, my trucks and cars do very well with them, longevity! 
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2010, 08:10:26 PM »
to my knowledge the only bikes coming from the factory with michelins is the new wide glide. I could be mistaken but I think this is it. Michelins are however approved by harley for replacement tires in several applications.
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2010, 10:20:30 PM »
Great on cars and trucks I have been using them for years. I'm putting a set on my 07 next month and will report back.
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2010, 06:32:47 AM »
Any idea where the Michelins are made? At least the Dunlops are made in the US.
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Re: new bikes with michelins
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2010, 08:37:02 AM »

Check out the Michelin web site.

http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/


They have something like 17 plants in North America, and supposedly at least one of them makes motorcycle tires.  As for the H-D co-branding, right now that appears to be only on the "Scorcher" series that is now standard on some Dyna models.  The web site has the full list of models.

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