Hi , Ive gort a 2010 fatboy that ive ridden for 8500ks so far and had it in for service the other day . When they had finished and I was paying for they mentioned that the rear tyre was getting low and needed replacing SOON . Found out the cost of a new Dunlop $350 fitted , Bullshit . Anyway can someone tell me of a tyre that has good grip but gets better than 10,oook before they are un-roadworthy .
SUCH IS LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the Dunflop on my 09 fatty lasted 16000klm and thats with all types of riding , you are obviously riding to hard , replaced it with a Dunlop Sportmax, slightly cheaper and supposedly better mileage, time will tell
i got about 19000ks but it was well and truly stuffed
Be happy you don't shoe a Rocket III. Rear $420 = 5-8000KM Front $330 = 10000K, but still fun.....
Got 10500KM from my 200 rear on the bones (plenty left when changed). You could try the D401 tread pattern, many bones owners get good mileage off them.
Well i must say $350 fitted is much better than what i got charged last friday at a harley dealer at blacktown last friday, day 1 of a three day tour and had a flat so went to the shop as the tyre could not be repaired as the leak was a delamination so no plug, they could fit me in so i was very happy but after being charged $485 fuggin dollars for there assistance i was speechless oh yeah they told me that i had two sheered of exhaust brackets studs but hey cudnt fix that as they were to busy.....................
Thats a bit rude. I paid $400 for my last Dunlop white wall on my Deluxe and at 8000kms its almost stuffed.
Been quoted $300 for an Avon white wall at C & R at revesby.
3 Dunlops and 2 Avon Cobras - 5000km (and a bit) each. Now on a Pirelli. So far I've done 2500km on it and so far so good. Majority (99%) of my riding is 100k/hr+ highway due to the area I live. I will find a tyre that lasts!!!!
Bike has done 31000km in 3 years...... tyre number 6! all at $380+ and $730 rego and $680 insurance. Jeez that around $2k+ a year...and then there is fuel...services...parts.......fark. Now I know why I'm broke!
Hi Phar kin maddas , thanks for your reply . What are the Dunlops that the bike comes with if not 408's . Mate I would be happy with 14/16000k's out of my tyres . At least then I would not have to replace the tyres every service or every year . I dont ride extremely hard , I do push it in corners but not too extreme so thats why I was so surprised when told at the 8500 mark that the tyre was getting to the replacement stage . If I dont get any more recommendations I think I will go with the 407 Dunlop .
SUCH IS LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have a 150 wide dunlop,just under 16000klm on it ,tyre is still good,just past rego with it
200 rear tyre just did 9000 and needed replacement.
Went with the standard HD Dunlop again
But watching this thread for recommendations / advice etc.
Cheers Big Ears.
I have Pirelli nightdrag rear 200 and got between 13000-14000km out of it. Timeline over 17 months