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« on: June 20, 2014, 10:56:51 AM » |
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Hi! Following Hoser's positive comments about his Dunlop American Elite rear tire, I went ahead and purchased one for my Tourer. Mounting this tire was quite a challenge because the sidewalls are as stiff as a teenager's ... never mind.  Of all the motorcycle tires that I have mounted/installed in the past, this has to be the one with the stiffest sidewalls. However it looks great! I'm anxious to see how it handles/performs.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2014, 12:29:35 PM » |
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that's all i've ever used Hi! Following Hoser's positive comments about his Dunlop American Elite rear tire, I went ahead and purchased one for my Tourer. Mounting this tire was quite a challenge because the sidewalls are as stiff as a teenager's ... never mind. Of all the motorcycle tires that I have mounted/installed in the past, this has to be the one with the stiffest sidewalls. However it looks great! I'm anxious to see how it handles/performs. |
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R J
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2014, 12:32:05 PM » |
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Your picture, is it on YOUR computer or on the Internet?
Your coputer will not show. Has to be on the Internet.
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2014, 03:09:21 PM » |
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I always try to let my tires lay in the sun to warm up for awhile before trying to mount them... It helps make them more flexible.
Looks like a bunch of custom pieces and chrome work on that bike quexpress.... looks goood. Anyone that can get a good chrome finish down between the fins on a caliper has been doing it for quite awhile and knows how to adjust the voltage and current.
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« Last Edit: June 20, 2014, 03:20:24 PM by pancho »
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The most expensive things you will purchase, are those things you would not have needed if you had listened and obeyed.
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quexpress
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2014, 04:02:55 PM » |
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I always try to let my tires lay in the sun to warm up for awhile before trying to mount them... It helps make them more flexible. Yes. Most of the time I do ... and left this one in the sun for a long time. Fortunately I had the required tools to complete the job. Looks like a bunch of custom pieces and chrome work on that bike quexpress.... looks goood. Anyone that can get a good chrome finish down between the fins on a caliper has been doing it for quite awhile and knows how to adjust the voltage and current.
The guy who did it explained to me that it was question of adding more anodes in order to get the low spots ... and he did. Thanks! |
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2014, 04:05:35 PM » |
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that's all i've ever used What pressure do you run it at on your Valkyrie? I have been running with 42 PSI in my rear radials for at least 10 years. I have 42 lbs in this bias ply ... but it might be too much. Thanks! |
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2014, 08:28:51 PM » |
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that's all i've ever used.
How can that be they have only made this tire for a few years now. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2014, 10:05:37 PM » |
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I run em at spec 36psi..never had a problem that's all i've ever used What pressure do you run it at on your Valkyrie? I have been running with 42 PSI in my rear radials for at least 10 years. I have 42 lbs in this bias ply ... but it might be too much. Thanks! |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2014, 10:07:00 PM » |
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well I've been running dunlops forever..perhaps you right bout the elites...anyway I got em on the bike that's all i've ever used.
How can that be they have only made this tire for a few years now. |
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salty1
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2014, 04:55:23 AM » |
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Hi! Following Hoser's positive comments about his Dunlop American Elite rear tire, I went ahead and purchased one for my Tourer. Mounting this tire was quite a challenge because the sidewalls are as stiff as a teenager's ... never mind. Of all the motorcycle tires that I have mounted/installed in the past, this has to be the one with the stiffest sidewalls. However it looks great! I'm anxious to see how it handles/performs. I love all that chrome! It's hard to hide money or one's love for their bike.    |
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2014, 12:22:16 PM » |
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No money to hide here .... but it's for my safety on the road.  Thanks! |
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2014, 06:10:58 AM » |
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I know what you mean about that tire.
The bead was a son of a gun to get over the wheel.
I have gotten great mileage from the set I have. I will have to
replace the front before the rear on this set.
Shortleg[Dave]
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2014, 06:49:40 AM » |
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I know what you mean about that tire.
The bead was a son of a gun to get over the wheel.
I have gotten great mileage from the set I have. I will have to
replace the front before the rear on this set.
Shortleg[Dave]
Long time no see Dave! What set are you running and at what pressure (PSI)? Thanks! Normand |
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