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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. 07/28/10 at 09:43:34 Well, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new rear tire. Called a few stealerships, and decided on a local bike shop (ex Indian motorcycle dealer), closer to my house than the Suzuki shop. He ordered me a Dunlop D404 140/90. Please tell me that I'm gonna be happy with this tire....
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #1 - 07/28/10 at 09:47:12 Didn't he have the top rated motorcycle tire,The 66 Route Pirelli,I don't think the price is must different.
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Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m.
Reply #2 - 07/28/10 at 09:50:25

bill67 wrote on 07/28/10 at 09:47:12:

Didn't he have the top rated motorcycle tire,The 66 Route Pirelli,I don't think the price is must different.

Yea, bill, I actually liked the looks of the Pirelli, but since you recommend it, I stayed away from it... Grin

Ha ha I'm teasing you. Actually he checked several brands, but Pirelli wasn't one of them, sorry.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #3 - 07/28/10 at 09:55:41 That OK just be careful when your riding on that Dunlop. No sharp corners, never in the rain.
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #4 - 07/28/10 at 10:01:58 Bill are you saying the Dunlop won't hold the corner and will slide in the rain?
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28648 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #5 - 07/28/10 at 10:17:08 I got one,... and I like it... It's a good tire... ... Way better than the stock IRC...
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Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m.
Reply #6 - 07/28/10 at 10:31:10

i know their are huge differences between different tires but lets face it any major tire company isnt going to put out a tire that is unsafe to ride on. otherwise they would never be in business. a brand new tire from a decent company will be fine regardless, the main issue is longevity. as long as you got good tread you can trust the rubber. maybe im being naive but thats my opinion.

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Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m.
Reply #7 - 07/28/10 at 10:39:35

A new tire will be great when you first put it on. After a few hundred miles you will really notice the difference.

I use the 66 Route Pirelli on front and back and very happy with them.

Hey, Serowbot is riding with one and gives it good reviews. Hard to beat a testimonial of a product user and avid savage lover

Tires are the most important parts on a bike imo, outside of the thing that sits on the seat.

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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #8 - 07/28/10 at 21:30:03 Do these replacements get better milage ? I just turned 5,000 mi, and I don't see the rear getting to 6,000 safely. Seems kinda terrible mileage for todays tires.
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cursal Full Member Offline Daily Savage Rider Posts: 175 Eugene, OR Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #9 - 07/28/10 at 21:54:19 I've got just over 2,000 miles on mine so far and they don't show much, if any, wear at all. I ride daily in town and on the slab, and just long rides out in the country. As for conditions I ride in rain, shine, even some pretty cold weather. The Savage is my ride.
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Reply #10 - 07/28/10 at 21:58:29

Routy wrote on 07/28/10 at 21:30:03:

Do these replacements get better milage ? I just turned 5,000 mi, and I don't see the rear getting to 6,000 safely. Seems kinda terrible mileage for todays tires.

I think I got 12k or 14k out of my first Dunlop...

Piglet,... be careful the 25 miles or so... new tires are very slippery until you wear off the mold release coating... Wink

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #11 - 07/28/10 at 22:03:58 Serowbot wrote on 07/28/10 at 10:17:08: I got one,... and I like it... It's a good tire... ... Way better than the stock IRC... me too twice
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RC Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 83 Quartz Hill Ca. Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #12 - 07/28/10 at 22:13:09 My OEM IRCs have just over 4000 and are still in really good shape. I run Dunlop 404s on my 900 Vulcan and think they are great they handle well wet or dry. Was thinking of getting a set for the S40 when the IRC do go, If your 140-90s work as well as my 180-70 you'll like em just fine.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #13 - 07/28/10 at 22:38:13 REMEMBER, It'll have mold release agent on it & will be a bit slimier than after a couple hundred miles. Dont go trying it too hard in corners just cuz ya got new runner, okay?
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Ordered a new rear tire this a.m. Reply #14 - 07/29/10 at 03:58:12 I alway rough up new tires with a belt sander,Let the sander spin the tire.I clean them with whitewall cleaner first.
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