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Is Dunlop the best?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Horace, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. Horace

    Horace New Member

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    I have a 2004 Road King Classic with the standard Dunlop D402 that came with the bike. I have heard some good info on the Avon Venom tire, but would like some input.
    Thanks!
    Horace, Apr 5, 2006
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    bikerjim1 Moderator

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    Went from Dunlop to Avon Venom's on mine several years ago, and refuse to go back.
    bikerjim1, Apr 5, 2006
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    IMO, Avon's are simply the best out there. You will probably get more mileage out of the Dunlop though.
    Killer-B, Apr 5, 2006
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  5. CD

    CD Guest

    Avons stick better than most for sure.
    CD, Apr 5, 2006
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  6. SPORSTERBOY

    SPORSTERBOY New Member

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    Avon, Unless You Rather It Say Hd On The Tire?
    SPORSTERBOY, Apr 5, 2006
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    dunlops are available without the hd logo for about 40% less.....i have run them for 20 plus years and find them to be a very good tire
    chuck
    chucktx, Apr 5, 2006
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    40% less WITHOUT the logo??

    Why am I not surprised?:rolleyes:
    scooter, Apr 5, 2006
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    I've run Dunlops, Continentals, and now Michelins....The Michelin Commanders are by far the best yet.

    The soft compounds of the Metzeler and Avons has me concerned they won't last very long. The Commanders are a tire designed for HEAVY bikes and has the highest sidewall load rating I've found.
    Seahag, Apr 5, 2006
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