If you are on a very tight budget then the 404's will work. They are a cheap tire, you get what you pay for! Check the load ratings because some of the 404's have a lighter load rating than the H.D. 401's. My personal preference is Metzeler ME880's. IMHO they handle much better than the Dunlop's and last longer and I think others here will agree. Many people really like the Avon Venom's, I personally have never run the Avon's. Tires in my opinion are not the place to save a few bucks, remember you only have 2 tires between you and the pavement! The Metzeler's and Avon's will cost twice as much as the Dunlop 404's but the improvement in handling, traction and piece of mind are worth the extra price in my book. Good luck in your decision, keep the shinny side up and the rubber side down.