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dennis_obryan1965@msn.com
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« on: September 02, 2011, 09:54:16 AM »
Best place to buy.
What are my options, Brand, Size, Etc.

Thank you
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 03:29:31 PM »
I get mine from Jake Wilson, http://www.jakewilson.com/home.do.  They have a tire finder.  Plug in make, model and year and it will bring up all the tires they have for your bike.  I'm partial to Avon Cobras or Metzler 880s.  Google jake wilson coupons and you'll save some more.

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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 04:10:15 PM »

I installed the continental Conti-Go rear tire 130/90-17 V-rated tire on the front.
motorcyclesuperstore.com   $99  other sites carry it also.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,12541.40.html  see my post and review
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Farther
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 08:52:34 PM »
Direct Line has a labor day discount going.  That might make the tire purchase less than Jake Wilson.  I am looking at getting a front tire soon myself.
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dwreefs
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2011, 08:58:35 PM »
I put an Avon Roadrider 130/90-17 rear on the front and really like it . Handles real nice and has a good look to it. I think it may also be available in a universal fitment which I think I will look for next time but if I can't find I will still go with the same tire.
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PhredValk
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2011, 10:25:53 PM »
I put on a Dunlop D404 bias rear tire about 8000 miles ago, with Dynabeads. Good grip in the rain, and still looks new. No shakes rattles or rolls, can go miles without hands on the bars (dunlop E3 wobbled like a banshee). Really happy with this tire.
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2011, 01:04:36 AM »
I was pretty happy w/ dennis kirk
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crazydago
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2011, 05:16:27 AM »
 Smiley Put another metz 880 -150x80x17 up front yesterday . HAD OVER 11000 MI. ON IT . WOULD HAVE PASSED FOR INSP. IN P A. Also went to dark side with GY triple tread  255x55x16. Put 30 mi. on from my buds cycle  shop.  LOVE IT . HANDLES LIKE A RAPED APE ! With all the info about darkside on VRCC its easy to make transition to dark side.
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MNBill
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« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2011, 05:16:32 PM »
+1 on Dennis Kirk, they will match Wilson prices and ship same day.
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