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Old 06-21-2016, 12:29 PM
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I thought Urals had wooden tires
Nope, finally upgraded a few years ago to recycled rubber from Chernobyl
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:35 PM
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I've road them all, Road Glide, Street Glide,Road King, Dyna and Softail. Softail is what I'm most comfy on. If and this is a big IF. I got a bagger it would be the Road King and then the Street Glide. Just can't get used to that damn fixed fairing on the RG.
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:36 PM
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Come on over to the Dark Side, Mark....get a bagger!
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PapaThiele
Come on over to the Dark Side, Mark....get a bagger!
I did, I bought some throw overs for the Fatboy. Now it's a bagger.
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:54 PM
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I've got about 10,000 on the back MCII. Don't think I'll try anything else. It'll be done at the end of the season.
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by QC
I've got about 10,000 on the back MCII. Don't think I'll try anything else. It'll be done at the end of the season.
looks like you found the one for you. If I got 10K out of rear I'd hang it on the wall like a trophy. Might have to try them.
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by QC
I've got about 10,000 on the back MCII. Don't think I'll try anything else. It'll be done at the end of the season.
BIL on his '07 Custom got same on MCII as everything else...around 6,500
 
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:19 PM
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I'm a lot more concerned with road adhesion, both dry and especially wet, but if your getting 10k out of a tire with good grip, your go to go.

The stock Mich scorchers would probably go 20k but you didn't dare drive on wet roads with them.

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Old 06-21-2016, 01:47 PM
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I'm with Allen on grip, know my Avons are known for less mileage, but the handling is worth the money to me. Compared to dealer installed tires, I'm paying way less anyway, with a tire changer at home. All I need is more riding time so I can wear them out faster...
 
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Reporting poolside. Sherri arrived home with 2 cases of beer. All is forgiven.
 


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