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Dunlop or Metzeler rear tire on cruiser?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:21 pm
by KeithB
Time for new rear on my 05 Honda Shadow spirit
eat it up in 4500 miles
are the Metzeler tires better than the OEM? Worth the $40 differnce?
Thanks
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:27 pm
by ZooTech
Depends on which model of tire. I got 9200 miles out of my first Dunlop D220 rear, and 5100 out of the second. My Dad switched to Metzelers on his C50 (which ones I don't know) and the sales guy said he could expect upwards of 20k miles. Personally, I'm just as happy replacing the tires more often but knowing the rubber is nice and sticky.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:32 pm
by KeithB
Thanks Zoo,
Still looking like the Meanie will be my next bike
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:36 pm
by ZooTech
Looking forward to another owner! You should go bug Loonette to post pics of her '06 Special Edition.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:46 pm
by KeithB
if the meanie was belt drive would pos be the perfect bike
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:50 pm
by Wizzard
I just installed Dunlops front and rear on Miz Thang and I really like the way they feel and ride .
Just my 2¢ worth once again .
Regards, Wizzard
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:51 pm
by ZooTech
KeithB wrote:if the meanie was belt drive would pos be the perfect bike
I'm kinda partial to shafties myself but, yeah, I hear ya. A few crafty individuals over at VROC have managed to convert their Vulcans over to chain drive. Better efficiency and less unsprung weight never hurt anyone.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:04 pm
by KeithB
what ya think of the Vulcan 2000?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:12 pm
by ZooTech
KeithB wrote:what ya think of the Vulcan 2000?
I'm jealous of the power, but not enough to sacrifice my handling. They should've shoe-horned that engine into the Mean Streak chassis, made it belt drive, and lightened the frame with aluminum.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:16 pm
by jmillheiser
hey not all the 2007 models have been announced yet. never know when kawasaki might spring a suprise.