Dunlop 407 and 408's???
#42
10-19-2011, 08:30 AM
D408 tire
I just purchased a d408 front 4 my road king. 11k miles on tire. Terrible
cupping. The bike sounded like a lumber wagon going down the road. I had to were ear plugs. I did'n know if it was tire, transmission or front
bearing. It turned out to be the tire. Also a terrible price
for the tire ($225). Rear tire still OK.
cupping. The bike sounded like a lumber wagon going down the road. I had to were ear plugs. I did'n know if it was tire, transmission or front
bearing. It turned out to be the tire. Also a terrible price
for the tire ($225). Rear tire still OK.
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02-25-2012, 05:02 PM
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#44
02-25-2012, 05:23 PM
More expensive? I know they're cheaper elsewhere, but when I order tires from motorcycle superstore, I get them next day, free shipping.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...04.11_Michelin
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...04.11_Michelin
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10-11-2012, 07:13 PM
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Dunlop d407f
FYI--I wrote Dunlop in regards to discussion on another threads about the 407 and 408's.
It was just a standard request through Dunlops website. The first part is my questions and the second is a response by a Dunlop rep.
To Dunlop:
Comments :
I have a 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Dunlop 407's.
I heard recent information that you are taking the exact same tire and
reversing the direction for cupping issues?
1) Does this affect water displacement for hydroplaning?
2) If cupping occurs this early and you have changed model numbers mid
model year. Will this be a warranty issue?
3) At some point will the Elite 3's be available for the 09 touring line?
Reponse from Dunlop:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle
tire questions. The Dunlop D408 offers exceptional wet and dry performance
and grip characteristics. Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has not changed tire
model numbers mid-model year. This tire model change, D407 to D408, wasinitiated by Harley-Davidson. In fact, we simply manufacture the origina equipment tires to meet H-D specification for use on their vehicles. Also,there is no known "cupping" issue with the Dunlop D407 and there is no warranty issue with this tire model. Finally, there are no plans at this time to expand the Dunlop Elite 3 model line.
This reponse was received this morning. Time will tell if MoCo will put out more info???
It was just a standard request through Dunlops website. The first part is my questions and the second is a response by a Dunlop rep.
To Dunlop:
Comments :
I have a 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Dunlop 407's.
I heard recent information that you are taking the exact same tire and
reversing the direction for cupping issues?
1) Does this affect water displacement for hydroplaning?
2) If cupping occurs this early and you have changed model numbers mid
model year. Will this be a warranty issue?
3) At some point will the Elite 3's be available for the 09 touring line?
Reponse from Dunlop:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle
tire questions. The Dunlop D408 offers exceptional wet and dry performance
and grip characteristics. Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has not changed tire
model numbers mid-model year. This tire model change, D407 to D408, wasinitiated by Harley-Davidson. In fact, we simply manufacture the origina equipment tires to meet H-D specification for use on their vehicles. Also,there is no known "cupping" issue with the Dunlop D407 and there is no warranty issue with this tire model. Finally, there are no plans at this time to expand the Dunlop Elite 3 model line.
This reponse was received this morning. Time will tell if MoCo will put out more info???
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10-11-2012, 07:21 PM
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Dunlop and Harley are trying to sweep this Dunlop D407f defective tire under the rug so called.Its an unsafe tire and reversing the tread and calling the same tire a D408f is not solving the problem.Beside,reversing the tread pattern will not direct the water from the center to the outside of the tire.This greaters the chance of a hydroplane.If you know anyone that has crashed there bikes due to this D407f tire,get them to post here.Dunlop needs to take responsibility and recall this unsafe tire before anymore bikers crash.
#48
10-11-2012, 07:23 PM
There are a lot of threads on rear cupping of this tire. I for one wrote both HD and Dunlop after going through 3 rears on my then 09....They took care of the front by changing direction of the tire but they still have the rear issue....Changed one rear so far on my 2011 which had 15k on it. If it had no cupping issue, I would have gotten 20+ out of her.
I was a real PIA to them. They finally sent me a free set and I was to field test them but can't say much on this.
They just don't want to address the issue no matter how you present to them and I tried it all.......Boy! did this wind me up again.....
I was a real PIA to them. They finally sent me a free set and I was to field test them but can't say much on this.
They just don't want to address the issue no matter how you present to them and I tried it all.......Boy! did this wind me up again.....
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I just purchased a d408 front 4 my road king. 11k miles on tire. Terrible
cupping. The bike sounded like a lumber wagon going down the road. I had to were ear plugs. I did'n know if it was tire, transmission or front
bearing. It turned out to be the tire. Also a terrible pricefor the tire ($225). Rear tire still OK.
cupping. The bike sounded like a lumber wagon going down the road. I had to were ear plugs. I did'n know if it was tire, transmission or front
bearing. It turned out to be the tire. Also a terrible price
for the tire ($225). Rear tire still OK.
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10-11-2012, 07:28 PM
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Dunlop and Harley are trying to sweep this Dunlop D407f defective tire under the rug so called.Its an unsafe tire and reversing the tread and calling the same tire a D408f is not solving the problem.Beside,reversing the tread pattern will not direct the water from the center to the outside of the tire.This greaters the chance of a hydroplane.If you know anyone that has crashed there bikes due to this D407f tire,get them to post here.Dunlop needs to take responsibility and recall this unsafe tire before anymore bikers crash.