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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by 07bluerider, Mar 20, 2013.

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  1. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    so your giving lincoln head ?:eek: I run the metz about 17-18k on the rear & got 23k fron the front one , took the front off because it started to weather crack ,I just got back from Alb Nm & my brother has the metz on his 98 ultra classic & says their the best tires he's had on this bike & he's owned a lot of tires for this bike , he rides two up all the time & does cross county every summer 2-3 months at a time
    cowboy, Mar 21, 2013
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    It's all I can do to git 6000 miles on the rear tire
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    It's all I can do to git 6000 miles on the rear tire

    Guess I ride too hard
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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  5. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Hard to believe(but I do if you say so) that's all you can get on Screemin Eagle or Amer.Elite tires. :gah:
    charlie46, Mar 22, 2013
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Metzlers

    Put a American Elite on after 2500 miles I took it off
    Was headed on the desert about 400 miles west of here
    Wasn't.
    'T listening to the noise.
    Tire made a noise on both my bike and my buddy's
    Used to put the E3 tires in customers bikes when I was at a Indy shop
    They are too heavy and sidewalls are too thick
    Sometimes you got to stick more weight on them
    Know a lot if folks runs em
    Just not me.
    Traded the 08 bike for the 11 I have now
    It has the Dunlop multi compound rubber
    Whole world of difference
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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  7. Lucifer

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    I think how you brake and accelerate plays a part in how long your tires last...if you're heavy on the brake and accelerate hard,tire mileage is gonna suffer....

    Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2
    Lucifer, Mar 22, 2013
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  8. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Ride around the block after letting it idle
    When I pull out on the main road I twist the throttle to like 5000 rpm in 1st gear and usually don't lett off till 75 or 80
    When I stop I gear down all tie time
    Mainly use my rear breakes, if that won't low me own alone with gearing down fast enough I will grab the front
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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  9. Fatboy128

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    lmfao!!!!!!!!
    Fatboy128, Mar 22, 2013
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  10. Tommyc

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    I would. Dunlops are highly reccomended.
    Tommyc, Mar 22, 2013
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  11. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Well back to reality CB. I ran the Elite series tires on both the Harley and a Goldwing 1500. Only noise I ever got on any tire was when they were worn down. Always had good luck with the Elite tires. Strong tuff tire back then and a very good tire when I was pulling the tent trailer with that Goldwing.
    FLHTbiker, Mar 22, 2013
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  12. charlie46

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    Use your front brake. :gah::banghead:
    charlie46, Mar 22, 2013
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Remember who your talking to:rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Mar 22, 2013
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  14. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    You saw the :banghead: Didn't you?
    charlie46, Mar 22, 2013
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  15. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes, :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, Mar 22, 2013
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  16. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Dammmmm, its snowing better put on the snow tires :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, Mar 22, 2013
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    I've ridden bikes for 49 yrs
    I use brakes and gears as I see fit
    Used to race 2stroke dirt bikes when I was younger
    You learn back then to stay off the front brakes or crash


    Been to bike riding school taking 3 different folks there. My wife was one
    All 3 instructors said they would change nothing about how I ride
    I've ridden for many years and I'm still here is what they said.
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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  18. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Glad you like them
    There will be more of them around for you
    Found tires I liked better.
    No E-3 for me
    cardboard, Mar 22, 2013
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  19. charlie46

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    :banghead::banghead::banghead:
    charlie46, Mar 22, 2013
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  20. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Just for you CB

    Dunlop American Elite Harley-Davidson Replacement Rear Tire

    The only replacement motorcycle tire specifically designed and approved by Harley-Davidson, the Dunlop American Elite is the rear tire to keep your Harley riding to its maximum ability.
    Multi-Tread (MT) rear tire is built with a long-wearing compound in center of tread and lateral-grip compound in each shoulder to maximize cornering performance
    Tread design provides even tread wear and quiet operation in all conditions, both wet and dry
    H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph
    Made, tested and designed in the U.S.A.
    Tire Shipping Information

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    FLHTbiker, Mar 22, 2013
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  21. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    FLHT, Remember who you're talking to. :roflmao:
    charlie46, Mar 22, 2013
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