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Jun 1st, 2005, 06:19 PM
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#1 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 371 Model: 02 wide glide Interests: harleys-jack daniels-that "one thing" Occupation: trying to make a living
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02 wide glide... always looking for...
Any thing new out there?
Anything new out there to stay away from?
..forget the Mezzs that you gotta replace after 2,00 miles..( I'd be changing every month from May until October).... having a tire with HD on it is far from a necessity for me as well.  | 
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Jun 1st, 2005, 11:20 PM
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#2 | | Administrator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 1,533 Interests: Fishing, wood working, flipping off Fred Fox Occupation: Founder of Bike Talk....retired and lovin' it
| What Metzler did you get ony 2k from? I get 8-10k from 880's. | |
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Jun 2nd, 2005, 09:42 AM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,804
| I get 8 to 10 out of my Avon,
Were you doing burnouts at every light, under or over inflated? | |
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Jun 2nd, 2005, 05:25 PM
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#4 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 371 Model: 02 wide glide Interests: harleys-jack daniels-that "one thing" Occupation: trying to make a living
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this fella is running a sticky series tire and has replaced it twice after both were only a couple Ks old... can't remember the type right now I'll catch up with'em this weekend...if you all are getting that kind of Miles ..changes are something is not right on his bike..... or a different series/compound?
I got 8500 on the one on the bike right now.... so I'll be looking at yer online store here in a minute.
One problem out here in around columbus if you don't buy it from them they don't mount it. I knew a fella that bought his HD from his father-in-law..right before the father in law sold it he a rear tire put on....when the fella picked it up 2days later he noticed it had the rotation arrow in the wrong direction. when he took it back with the receit in hand the shop would not touch it!! no re-mounts!! My other buddy bought a new tire and rim at a trade show.....no one would put it on the rim!!!! had to actually go out of Columbus to get it done!!!  Anyone know any where near? I mean the "big name shops were all asked... thaks for the input on the tires....Avon or Mets... any major distinction in the two such as price...any factory warranty? etc? just always looking even though it is a tire I have noticed slight differences in looks and feel but hey as long as it gets good use I am there!!!! | |
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Jun 2nd, 2005, 08:29 PM
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#5 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mankato, MN
Posts: 381 Interests: Motorcycles, Mountain bikes, guns, Hunting, fishing
| As far as something new...dunlop has just come out with the new Elite touring III...which looks promising. | |
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Jun 4th, 2005, 07:40 AM
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#6 | | Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5
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Originally Posted by Seahag As far as something new...dunlop has just come out with the new Elite touring III...which looks promising. | So far I've not seen the right tire sizes for those who run 16's and the fatter rear tire (150/16). I've been looking at Pirelli's but can't find a spec sheet with tire width. | |
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Jun 4th, 2005, 07:35 PM
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#7 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 371 Model: 02 wide glide Interests: harleys-jack daniels-that "one thing" Occupation: trying to make a living
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series of AVONS?
Or Metz (CD)
thanks SEA as well I'll check'em out too..
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Jun 8th, 2005, 01:05 PM
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#8 | | Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 4 Occupation: Computers
| I put a set of Metzler ME880 's on my Fatboy and couldn't be happier. The problems I had with the Dunlops "tracking" in grooves and cracks is completely gone. I only got about 200 miles on them before getting rear ended so I have to start over with a new rear tire as soon as I get the bike back. Man, I sure am missing riding. | |
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Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:47 AM
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#9 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Liberty Hill Texas
Posts: 792 Model: 94 FXDS Dyna-Custom Interests: Scootin' & shootin'! Occupation: City Government / Administrator
| Avon Venoms. I've got a Dyna, and putting them on was like turning night to day. Completely made the bike handle like a dream! | |
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Jun 22nd, 2005, 01:33 PM
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#10 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 827 Interests: Bikes, Boobs and Beer Occupation: Biker
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I'm an Avon man, have been real happy with Avon. I average 9-10K out of them and thats with a nasty burn-out now and then. I have never tryed an Metzler, because I have been so pleased with Avon's. I guess I should give the Metzler a try one of these days. | |
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Jun 23rd, 2005, 04:40 AM
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#11 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Liberty Hill Texas
Posts: 792 Model: 94 FXDS Dyna-Custom Interests: Scootin' & shootin'! Occupation: City Government / Administrator
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I've gone the "Metz" route as well the Dunlop. My opinion is stick with the Avons. So much more road friendly and durable. | |
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