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Author Topic: OEM Tires for 2014 2015 Valkyrie  (Read 2316 times)
bradrcfii
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« on: April 17, 2016, 05:07:25 AM »

I have a brand new set of oem tires for sale.  Make offer including shipping charges.  These tires were taken off the bike when I picked up bike new at dealer.

Brad
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dans2014
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2016, 07:31:04 AM »

ive had mine for sale for 8 months with no calls. good luck
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bscrive
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2016, 04:44:07 PM »

bradrcfil,

I would be interested in them.  How much are you looking for shipped to Ogdensburg, NY.  Please take into account that the Canadian dollar really sucks these days.  2funny  
I have stuff shipped there because it is a lot cheaper than shipping to Canada.  I am over there often as well.


I don't know why you guys are so down on the oem tires.  I have over 7000 miles on mine, and I have driven in some really crappy weather.  My tires are holding up great,  I still have about 1/2 the tread left, and I don't have any issues with them.  Last year we got caught in several severe thunder storms with hail, and driving rain.  The tires held nicely, and not once did I get a feeling that they wouldn't hold.  I have also driven in low temps as well (6 degrees celsius), and they held fine.  The michys probably do hold better, but they will probably wear out fast.
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If global warming is happening...why is it so cold up here?
bradrcfii
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2016, 05:32:32 AM »

Probably about $40 to ship.  Twice I had the back end swing out from under neith me on wet payment and I was going at a constant spped and power setting.  Never happened to with Michy's and that taller front tire really makes the bike handle nice.  But I thought there might be some guys that have had no problems.  They are metzlers I believe who makes good tires.  You can have them for $200 total.

Brad
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AdrianR
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2016, 03:42:59 PM »

and that taller front tire really makes the bike handle nice. 

Brad

Yep..amazing at how nimble the bike feels...Really easy to snap it into a corner...light pressure required on the bars...I just use my arse to turn the bike...and the front end just follows so easily with little input...  Weird at first but once you get used to it...wow...sport bike time!
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Dragunslayer
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Robertsville, MO


« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2016, 05:51:05 PM »

I would expect the bike to turn quicker since the front tire and the rear tire are nor rower than stock. The back tire is almost an inch narrower than the Dunlop.
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Kevin Reinhold AKA Dragunslayer
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1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
2016 Suzuki GSXS-1000F
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AdrianR
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2016, 05:56:05 PM »

I would expect the bike to turn quicker since the front tire and the rear tire are nor rower than stock. The back tire is almost an inch narrower than the Dunlop.

Yeah, but get this...it sticks better!  Weird, both rear tires sport the same size..
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goldstar903
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2016, 08:59:54 PM »

Adrian said;

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I just use my arse to turn the bike...and the front end just follows so easily with little input...  Weird at first but once you get used to it...wow...sport bike time!

WTH Adrian, are you running in front of the bike? You must be fast!  Grin Grin 
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2016, 04:06:56 AM »

Adrian said;

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I just use my arse to turn the bike...and the front end just follows so easily with little input...  Weird at first but once you get used to it...wow...sport bike time!

WTH Adrian, are you running in front of the bike? You must be fast!  Grin Grin 

I just got the visual on that  2funny
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Dragunslayer
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Robertsville, MO


« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2016, 04:15:10 AM »

I would expect the bike to turn quicker since the front tire and the rear tire are nor rower than stock. The back tire is almost an inch narrower than the Dunlop.

Yeah, but get this...it sticks better!  Weird, both rear tires sport the same size..

I am curious living in Chicago what corners you have to make your basis of sticking better????

I ride with the local ST group on OEM,s and have NO issue with slipping or sliding and run stock pressures.

The more pressure you are running over stock is actually going to give you least grip just like running to low of pressure where the Michelins will turn to grease.

Come down to my neighborhood and let's ride. Needless to say I am trying the Michelins and have a set in the basement waiting for the OEMs to be done.
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Robertsville, Mo
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
2016 Suzuki GSXS-1000F
"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"
AdrianR
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« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2016, 07:40:19 PM »

I would expect the bike to turn quicker since the front tire and the rear tire are nor rower than stock. The back tire is almost an inch narrower than the Dunlop.

Yeah, but get this...it sticks better!  Weird, both rear tires sport the same size..

I am curious living in Chicago what corners you have to make your basis of sticking better????

I ride with the local ST group on OEM,s and have NO issue with slipping or sliding and run stock pressures.

The more pressure you are running over stock is actually going to give you least grip just like running to low of pressure where the Michelins will turn to grease.

Come down to my neighborhood and let's ride. Needless to say I am trying the Michelins and have a set in the basement waiting for the OEMs to be done.

I'm riding in rural Mchenry, Lake, Rock, Boone, Laselle, Racine, Walworth counties mostly.  I stay as far away from Chicago as possible.  When you install the new tires..please report back with your thoughts THEN... Wink
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Dragunslayer
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Robertsville, MO


« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2016, 02:20:46 PM »

I would expect the bike to turn quicker since the front tire and the rear tire are nor rower than stock. The back tire is almost an inch narrower than the Dunlop.

Yeah, but get this...it sticks better!  Weird, both rear tires sport the same size..

I am curious living in Chicago what corners you have to make your basis of sticking better????

I ride with the local ST group on OEM,s and have NO issue with slipping or sliding and run stock pressures.

The more pressure you are running over stock is actually going to give you least grip just like running to low of pressure where the Michelins will turn to grease.

Come down to my neighborhood and let's ride. Needless to say I am trying the Michelins and have a set in the basement waiting for the OEMs to be done.

I'm riding in rural Mchenry, Lake, Rock, Boone, Laselle, Racine, Walworth counties mostly.  I stay as far away from Chicago as possible.  When you install the new tires..please report back with your thoughts THEN... Wink

Honestly if I would have known how narrow the tire was going to be I would have gone with my original plan of going up to a 190/55 on the rear. Lol
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Kevin Reinhold AKA Dragunslayer
Robertsville, Mo
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
2016 Suzuki GSXS-1000F
"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"
bradrcfii
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2016, 07:17:39 AM »

$190 shipped for new OEM tires.
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Dragunslayer
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"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"

Robertsville, MO


« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2016, 07:37:01 AM »

$190 shipped for new OEM tires.

??????? Where
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Kevin Reinhold AKA Dragunslayer
Robertsville, Mo
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
2016 Suzuki GSXS-1000F
"AN APEX IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"
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