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woops Metzler and anything else . A Sturgis tire guy turned my on to it . they could put these on an Abrams 1-A . I held it and then held a metzler , , made the Metzler look like a weaker - lighter pussy. Elite - American tire. heck , I ask the tire dealer they made out of Kevlar?? really VRCC !!!!!!!!!!!! gotta see one to see the difference, internet tires is a no. http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info-center/2nd-generation-american-elite/ |
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 01:01:26 PM » |
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Your VRCC name is quite fitting.  Thank you for sharing words |
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 01:28:18 PM » |
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Dunflops on an Abrams!!!!!   |
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2015, 03:33:58 PM » |
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Help me understand please. Are these tires "really" good? Why?
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2015, 05:44:21 PM » |
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I have never been a fan of Dunlops but this tire(American elite) on my street glide lasted 17k miles and still had some tread when changed. I just put one on my IS yesterday and hope to get at least 12. They have some extry deep tread and are a heavy tire. They are Bias ply not radial and not OEM size closest is. 180/65-16.
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2015, 05:52:49 PM » |
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Looks like it comes in wide white wall, if anyone is interested.
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2015, 06:07:23 PM » |
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Yes and Dennis Kirk has the best price I could find.
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2015, 07:38:50 AM » |
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Darn, just swapped out my Dunflop Elite III's for Avon Cobras (much better tire IMHO).
Next time.
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2015, 09:15:23 AM » |
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I've had the Dunlop American Elite on my Tourer for the past 13,000 km. It still looks practically new! IMHO it handles very well. I like it very much!  |
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I still have a full deck.
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2015, 10:13:01 AM » |
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I didn't see the Valkyrie size on your link. Am I missing something?
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2015, 10:53:04 AM » |
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I didn't see the Valkyrie size on your link. Am I missing something?
I posted in my first reply that it is not available in the 180/70-16 but is in 180/65-16 it fits fine just a tad shorter sidewall and I laid it on top of an OEM and barely could tell a difference. I put mine on two days ago and have ridden it about 300 miles and feels good. |
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2015, 05:36:56 PM » |
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 Dunlop American Elite 180/65B-16 freshly installed on my Tourer in June 2014. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2015, 10:38:00 PM » |
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I agree with Kunkie, prefer the Avons, however, I look forward to hearing how BH likes the Dunlops as he puts on more miles. My Valk came with Elite III's, they seem ok so far.
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2015, 10:42:43 PM » |
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I have always been a big fan of Avons but figured since I got the mileage I did out of this tire on my SG I would give it a shot.
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