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05-08-2009, 03:24 PM
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Absolutely no chance of a problem. The MU85B16 has an overall width of 5.51" vs 5.57" for the MU90B16. That's just 6/100th of an inch difference between the two.
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05-08-2009, 09:44 PM
#103
05-09-2009, 01:12 AM
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I've read this thread through and have seen the Dunlop Elite III sales sheets and I'm no tire expert ... so what's the difference with the Bias versus Radial and what are people using? I'm expecting to put new skins on 2009 Road Glide. Thanks for helping my education.
Dunlop don't make a bias-ply E3 for your '09.... you're probably best off with the 407's anyway....
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#104
05-09-2009, 03:35 AM
E3s on an '07 RK... I echo others on cracks/grooves in concrete (almost undetectable) but I also noticed that with E3s, crossing the steel-grating draw-bridges around here is a lot less intrusive. I can certainly still detect a (now mild) disruption and need to pay attention but there's WAY less self-steering effect than there was with those OEM Dunflops.
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05-09-2009, 08:03 AM
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E3's
Just had E3's put on my 2001 Ultra after reading lots of positive reviews - all I can say is wow, what a difference! Cornering, ride comfort, and stability on varied pavement all noticeably improved! Great price from D. Kirk ($211 for both, shipped) too. Thanks for all the posts on these tires!
#107
05-09-2009, 11:02 AM
got a question that someone may be able to help with. i have an 08 streetglide with eleven thousand miles on the stock tire. i bought a mu9016 dunlop elite, and need to know the procedure for removing the wheel. from the right side removing the muffler to get access to the axle bolt, then it's simple? want to remove the wheel and take it to a motorcycle shop to get the tire swapped out. or is it easier to just ride the bike to a shop, although they might not be pleased with just making the money for swapping out a tire that i bought somewhere else, meaning that they didn't make the mark up on the tire purchase? thoughts please. need the new rubber on the rear. thanks in advance.
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05-09-2009, 06:54 PM
#109
05-09-2009, 07:01 PM
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From what i can see reading up on the Bias ply VS. Radial... is you can mix it on a bike ...the problem with mixing them is if they are on the same axle..IE: trailer or on a car...Said that on a bike there wouldn't be much issues...I am putting one as soon as the Michelin is worn out....Only issue i have heard about was them cupping a bit???? i will have to try for myself....
#110
05-10-2009, 07:11 PM
Sometime this summer, I'll need to replace my original Dunlop/HD tires on my 07 RG. From what I've been reading, the Elite 3 are the answer. When I go to the fitment Guide on the Dunlop site, all I get are 4 versions of the 402's. Is the Elite not a proper fit to the 07 RG ?? If not..what size would I get? Also, if there are any Canadians reading this with elites, where did you buy them ?? Thanks