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[DCFIREMANN]

Since we have a thread already going on how many miles you are getting out of your tires. I would like to know since most of us have already changed at least the rear and some have changed both. If you have changed both and not gone back to the factory Dunlops what brand did you switch too? I have only changed 1 at this time and stuck with Dunlops. I am looking for a change in the future of both. At that time I will be looking to try another vendor.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Fatboy]

Dawg,

 There was an indept thread with a poll regarding tires a few month's back. If you can locate it you may find some additional useful information.

 Good luck. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fatboy

[DCFIREMANN]

II CAN'T FIND IT!!!!!! So I guess I will stick with Dunlop

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[MYCVO]

Dawg, Here you go bro
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1121273551/3#3

[DCFIREMANN]

Thanks I needed that!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[RJ749]

You might check with Drebbin, he just went to Avons on board recommendation.

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1145724494/4#4

Another thread

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1138829969/22#22

[mr_magoo]

Try Metzlers, I run them on my 04 and lovem you give up a little tire life but they are great in the corners and don't track grooves.  IMHO

[Fla_Eagle]

I had Metzler 880's installed today. It feels like the bike is much lighter and has a much more nimble feel in the twisties.

[HUBBARD]

I had Metzler 880's installed today. It feels like the bike is [highlight]much lighter[/highlight] and has a much [highlight]more nimble feel in the twisties.

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Yeah, er 'uh, Fla_Eagle,
  I used to get those same sensations when I smoked weed, too, Eagle!  :-?[smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] Later--HUBBARD

[HUBBARD]

II CAN'T FIND IT!!!!!! So I guess I will stick with Dunlop

Be Safe

THE DAWG

DAWG,
  Good choice!  I've run different brands of tires over the years.  No other brand carries you through a curve, without slippin', like a Dunlop. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  IMO.  Later--HUBBARD

[SEULTRA]

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Yeah, er 'uh, Fla_Eagle,
 [highlight] I used to get those same sensations when I smoked weed, too[/highlight], Eagle!

[DCFIREMANN]

DAWG,
 

[Fla_Eagle]

Hub,
Your statement implies past tense - Who you tryin to kid !!

Pete

[HUBBARD]

HUB I would like to find someone that has tried the Avon Touring tires. I want a good opinion on this. I have heard good and bad about them. If not it will be Dunlops for sure.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Yeah, 'er 'uh, DAWG,
  I ran an AVON on the rear of my '89 Ultra, once.  Even though it was an EVO, it would bust a 95" Twin-Cam in the first three gears, but really took a spankin' after that.  At any rate, the Avon seemed to be better in, say the first 2500 miles.  All around traction and ride, I'm talkin' about.  After that it was like it got real hard.  Like it was easier to spin than a Dunlop.  Was actually quite dangerous on wet pavement, too.  I'm a stickler for 38 PSI solo, and 40, 2-up.  As for tire life, I have never even come close to any of the milage I've seen reported here.  But if you've got Big HP, and Big TQ, and like to hear a V-Twin talk to ya', rear tire life is not an option.  5000 miles is the most I have ever gotten out of a rear tire, and I was scared to death it was gonna' blow, before I got it changed out.  I'll stick with Dunlop, not to say they are better than AVON, or imply Avon is not a good tire.  Later--HUBBARD      

[DCFIREMANN]

It sounds like a Metzler. I guess I will stick with the proven performer.

Be Safe

THE DAWG