S-Sammy, I am sure that tire preference is as varied as bike syyle preference. When I picked up my bike I wanted a 150 rear and the only Dunlop available was a K591. It only came in a sport compound in that size. I only got 7K miles out of it but didn't run it down to nothing. I had read about the Metzler 880s so I went with them for the rear and the front at 14K when the Dunlop was looking ragged. I already have 10K on the rear with a lot of tread left. These 880s seem to have plenty of traction (wet or dry) and are for heavier bikes. Actually a touring tire. I'm not one to run tires until they are slick so a little longer wearing tire is what I was looking for. The Avon super venoms looked interesting though.slamin sammy said:
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With regard to tires my 0.02 is I ride a 2006 Dyna 35th Anniversary Super Glide. It had Michelin Commander ll's on it and the past two years I rode out to Paradise, CA from Lincoln, NE via I-80 to Cheyenne, WY then up I-25 to I-90 in Montana. From there through Coer d'Alene ID on through Washington into OR down I-5 til I had to exit. Return trip I got rained on in Nevada, Utah & Wyoming but in hot weather as well as rainy weather they stuck like glue even with occasional rider error. 2019 my odometer was at 5,600.5 miles and in 2020 it was at 4,600. Difference was GPS!
Imho I would recommend them highly. I just put a new pair on in 2020 before going back out to finish the shed project I was volunteering on. I also have ceramic brakes which have saved my bacon. What I would like to know is what some people have done when replacing inner primary bearing, race & seal on 2006 Dynas? I was going to use factory bearing and S & S tapered race so it couldn't walk on main shaft. But it says everywhere I look tapered race not for my bike. Second choice would be Baker High Torque bearing and seal. Thanks in advance for any input!
Imho I would recommend them highly. I just put a new pair on in 2020 before going back out to finish the shed project I was volunteering on. I also have ceramic brakes which have saved my bacon. What I would like to know is what some people have done when replacing inner primary bearing, race & seal on 2006 Dynas? I was going to use factory bearing and S & S tapered race so it couldn't walk on main shaft. But it says everywhere I look tapered race not for my bike. Second choice would be Baker High Torque bearing and seal. Thanks in advance for any input!1 - 7 of 7 Posts
