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N0tac0p
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« on: June 21, 2011, 08:29:12 AM »
i currently have metzlers on.  the metric upgrade on back 200/60r16, and who knows on the front.  size anyone?  is there an upgrade for the front as well?  any istes giving good pricing on the Metz?  stealer wants $275 for the tire alone.
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bscrive
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« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 09:18:04 AM »
I put Bridgestones on and the two cost me @ $300 from CedarRapidsTire.com .  Great tires, really good in the rain.
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 09:21:37 AM »
Stock size is fine on front, 150/80/17, the price you quoted is way to high. Check this on line.http://www.jakewilson.com/productDetail.do?navTitle=Motorcycle+Tires&webCatId=57&navType=type&webTypeId=446&prodFamilyId=19175&listingId=&sizeAttr=5311
Here is the stock rear 180/70/16
http://www.jakewilson.com/productDetail.do?navTitle=Motorcycle+Tires&webCatId=57&navType=type&webTypeId=493&prodFamilyId=19462&listingId=&sizeAttr=5290
here is the size you mentioned 200/60/16
http://www.jakewilson.com/productDetail.do?navTitle=Motorcycle+Tires&webCatId=57&navType=type&webTypeId=493&prodFamilyId=19462&listingId=&sizeAttr=5291
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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 12:34:17 PM »
check around.......the way it stands now?  you are getting SKE-RUDE.
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Mildew
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 02:33:14 PM »
This is a a good tire if your like me and don't like spending a lot of money on a 13 year old bike
http://www.jakewilson.com/productDetail.do?navTitle=Motorcycle+Tires&webCatId=57&navType=type&webTypeId=457&prodFamilyId=21540&listingId=&sizeAttr=8102
JC whitney has them for $63.99
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 03:34:16 PM »
Those tires are not made in a size that will fit a Valkyrie.   ???  Hoser
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N0tac0p
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2011, 03:34:18 AM »
Just wan to thank all who commented and let you all know, JAKE WILSON has won me over.   great prices and customer service.  the Valk site should be proud to recommend them
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Mildew
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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2011, 05:18:14 AM »
Quote from: Hoser on June 21, 2011, 03:34:16 PM
Those tires are not made in a size that will fit a Valkyrie.   ???  Hoser
Currently running the 150/70/17 rear kenda on the front with over 20k miles and a lot left
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2011, 05:28:48 AM »
I am aware of that possibility, I was talking about a rear tire for the rear or a front tire for the front.  Hoser
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