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Old 09-27-2009, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tallboy56 View Post
I put front and rear Metzelers on in May this year. The OE Dunlops had 8800 miles and the rear would have made about 2K more but I decided to change both before I rode to the beach. The Metzeler rear is now SHOT and it doesn't even have 5K on it yet. The Metzelers handle great but I cannot buy a new rear tire every time I change the oil. Most of my riding is two up and probably always will be. I am changing to something else this time...may go back to the Dunlops. Anyone have a better tire recommendation?
You've been using Metzler recommended tire pressures and not the HD (Dunlop) pressures, right?
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