Dunlop D402 Tire

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#11

04-19-2011 | 08:19 PM

capitalist_slave

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Just found out a few weekends ago that H-Dealerships will only put THEIR tires on your bike... lame.

Got my Avon Distanzia and Pirelli Sport Demon put on at the Indy down the road... rolling in style.

ALMOST just got the back tire that needed to be replaced, but they (HD) didn't have a whitewall in stock.

#12

04-19-2011 | 09:06 PM

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I put the Metzeler ME 880 Marathon Touring Tires on my bike for the first time this past winter. I love them, well worth it. Happy as I can be!!

#13

04-20-2011 | 12:05 AM

07 FLHTC

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i found that the elite 3 is a much better tire than the 402. Check them out, better ride and longevity.

#14

04-20-2011 | 12:18 AM

Fossil

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Quote:

Originally Posted by handyhoward

What a crock...

What dealer do you work for?

Hey, I live on the Red Neck Riviera also. Member of the Heritage Cycles HOG chapter. Nope, this all came from Dunlop themselves. I hope it is right as that is the type of tire I have on the rear and front.

#15

04-20-2011 | 08:51 PM

never say never

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yea dunlap changes the compound just for harley,i get the same miles from either tire Have to scream bull **** on this one

#16

04-20-2011 | 08:55 PM

IndyClassic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 07 FLHTC

i found that the elite 3 is a much better tire than the 402. Check them out, better ride and longevity.

Would love too........no WWW's.

#17

04-20-2011 | 11:12 PM

trafficjams

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Originally Posted by cromagnon

My first HD D402 rear got 13K then 17K and the last about 17K. Just changed my front after 51K. I think they do all right, but not sure about different composition.

Huh?? You actually got 51k on your front tire?? What are you riding wheelies all the time??

#18

04-21-2011 | 12:54 AM

Gutman

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I think he is talking about the Dunlop 404. IT looks just like the HD tire without the marking and is offered cheap online. I installed a front tire on a FLHTC and the guy told me the operator told him it was the same as the HD 402 without the markings. He got 2500 miles and it was BALD.

#19

04-21-2011 | 09:50 AM

ogh11756

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fossil

Found out today that the Dunlop D402 tire is made from a different compound mix than the D402 Harley-Davidson tire. A fellow chapter member got 17,000 miles out of a D402 with Harley on the sidewall and 10,000 from a non branded D402. A call to Dunlop confirmed that he HD tire is made with a different compound. So folks, if you want to save some bucks be sure to get the Dunlop with Harely on the sidewall. They last a lot longer.

One thing to consider when shopping for a tire based strictly on advertised mileage.
The higher mileage tires are made of a harder rubber compound that lasts longer but doesn't grip the road as well as a softer compound tire.
My personal preference is the softer tire with better grip, and don't mind replacing them more often for peace of mind. Just my opinion.