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Message started by cowspotter on 04/13/10 at 15:39:39

Title: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by cowspotter on 04/13/10 at 15:39:39

I'm looking at getting some Dunlops installed on my bike. I was going to order the tires and have them shipped to a shop near me to get them installed. I was wondering about the tubes. Should I order the tubes from the same time or should I just let the shop take care of that?

My IRCs are at 10,500 miles and while they still have tread their age and the wear on the center of the tire makes me want to replace them.

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by Reelthing on 04/13/10 at 16:17:28

me I'd order the tubes as I like the 90deg air stems

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by Serowbot on 04/13/10 at 16:55:47

I like a 90' angle valve stem on the back too... Make sure to tell them to mount it facing the brake side...

...but if the local shop can get them for you, and the price ain't too much more... I like to give them the benefit of my business...

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by cowspotter on 04/14/10 at 15:49:54

Ok, another question. I was planning on getting the Dunlop D404s. Here's the front tire I was looking at:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/9970/ITEM/Dunlop-D404-Metric-Cruiser-Front-Tire.aspx

Size: 100/90-19

Rear tire: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/9955/ITEM/Dunlop-D404-Metric-Cruiser-Rear-Tire.aspx

Size: 140/90-15 (stock is 140/80-15 but the d404 doesn't come in that size)
The note on the product lists a few sizes that are tube type but our bikes take tube type tires. Does this effect which tire I order or does it not matter?

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by Duane on 04/14/10 at 15:59:42

I just got a Dunlop in 140/80-15 but I'll have to go see what model it is.

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by Serowbot on 04/14/10 at 17:33:55

Mines a Dunlop 404 140/90-15,... you can use a tube in any tubeless tire...

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by babyhog on 04/15/10 at 05:55:11

Verslagen posted a link in The Marketplace to someone on ebay selling the Dunlops pretty cheap!

Title: Re: Tire replacement, tube question
Post by bill67 on 04/15/10 at 06:01:14

I don't think tires is the place to save money,Your life is riding on them.