Dunlop 402 - longevity?
#11
11-26-2017 | 06:10 PM
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#12
11-26-2017 | 06:29 PM
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On my 1994 FLHTP & my 2002 FLHTCUI, I've always been able to get 12,000 miles on the rear tire & 24,000 miles on the front tire running the stock HD Dunlop 402s. The only exception was during a trip to Alaska with the 02 FLHTCUI, when the rear tire got changed at 9,500 miles. I think that the road surfaces (or lack of) had a lot to due with tire wear during that trip and the bike was really loaded up with gear although I was a solo rider.
#13
11-26-2017 | 08:00 PM
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I put on a new rear tire at the local dealership last year on my 2003 RKC. (Dunlop 402) I have ridden perhaps 5,000 km (3,100 miles) I have never done a burn out, never drive on gravel roads and the tire has less than 3/32" of tread on it. The front which was on it when I bought the bike has over 10,000 km (6,200 miles) and has more than 1/8' of tread still. Tire pressure is as the manual says. Someone told me the tires from HD are soft rubber. Is this true. I should get more than one year on a tire shouldn't I?
randy
randy
UHHMMM?? Should get more than that out of the 402. If you checked everything else such as tire pressure, etc., could be alignment, balancing, shocks or road surface. I would have a face to face with my dealer mtce mgr. Is the dealer willing to help??? Sounds like he should.
Cheers.
#15
11-26-2017 | 08:19 PM
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If you are talking about your 2015 you are running the Dunlop D406 tires which is a whole different animal from the D402's.
#16
11-26-2017 | 08:23 PM
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I ran them for the first 2 seasons . Got about 10,000 miles out of them and the were done .One rear tire a season . I keep a close eye on air pressure, no burn outs , but I ride firm (accelerate briskly up to cruising speed , and pass reasonably quick )
Then I put American Elites on it , I have over 15,000 miles on them and will replace the rear in the spring, the front will likely go at least another season .
As a bonus the AEs are smoother riding , better handling, and far superior in wet weather .
Scott
Then I put American Elites on it , I have over 15,000 miles on them and will replace the rear in the spring, the front will likely go at least another season .
As a bonus the AEs are smoother riding , better handling, and far superior in wet weather .
Scott
Last edited by 06 Ultra Classic; 11-26-2017 at 08:26 PM.
#17
11-26-2017 | 08:25 PM
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I ran WWW 402's for 70,000 miles on my 2003 RKC. I'd average about 5500-6000 miles on a rear. About 11K on the front. I just switched to American Elites. Will report back. The old touring bikes were notorious for getting crap mileage from the tires that were offered.
My 15 RGS gets 12-15K for rear. 16-20K for front.
My 15 RGS gets 12-15K for rear. 16-20K for front.
#19
11-26-2017 | 10:20 PM
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I run Elite 3's on my wing and HD Dunlops on my two Harley's. The Harley tires only last half as long as E 3's on bikes that weigh less. On my softail I changed to American Elites on the last change and on my SG when the HD's wear out I will go to E 4's. E 3's have served me well. Cant wait to see how long E4's last
#20
11-27-2017 | 11:14 AM
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I got a really good price from Bike Bandit on the Michelin CII's, I put on the Limited this summer.
Dennis Kirk was very close but I'm from MN so they charge sales tax on all sales, online included. So I went with Bike Bandit.
Gotta say, I like the Michelin's more than the stock tires. I think they track better on the tar snakes. But I did get 15K miles on the Dunlops, and they still had several thousand more miles left in them when I changed them.
Dennis Kirk was very close but I'm from MN so they charge sales tax on all sales, online included. So I went with Bike Bandit.
Gotta say, I like the Michelin's more than the stock tires. I think they track better on the tar snakes. But I did get 15K miles on the Dunlops, and they still had several thousand more miles left in them when I changed them.