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Sergeant D
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« on: December 14, 2011, 08:06:21 AM »
Hey All,

Looking at putting new skins on the Valk.  I noticed Dunlops are made right here in the good ole USA.  Anybody know of any others?  I was going to go with Pirelli's, but would like to help out some of our own if you know what I mean.  I'm not ready for the Darkside....yet.
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 08:11:54 AM »
Dunlops are good tires, and my driving style does not require any other tire. They sell some good bias tires that fit a Valkyrie, as well as radials, and are cheaper and more durable.  Been riding about 20k a year, and I prefer to do tires and maintenance once a year.   cooldude  Hoser
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The Anvil
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 08:38:26 AM »
Not all Dunlops are made in the USA. I ordered a set of D207's years ago. One was made in the USA and the other in Japan.
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2011, 10:45:10 AM »
There are some that will predict flaming death if you ride Dunlops (where's my buddy Joe  Smiley )but I have been riding Dunlops since I bought the bike new in 2000 and have not had any issues with them. As for where their made? MY E3's say Made in the USA..... cooldude
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 11:05:05 AM »
If you like Dunlops go for it. I won't have another set.
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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 02:01:18 PM »
My Dunlop E3's do a great job for me.  My rear tire is now a car tire and it is a Dunlop but is made in France. 
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 04:04:17 PM »
dunlop elite 3s ...            coolsmiley
20,000 miles plus on last set
air'em up ...      cooldude
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 05:11:14 PM »
Most Dunlops are made in Japan. The ones that are made as HD replacements are made in the USA.
However new HDs come with Michelins.
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