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bIgPrO

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New Dunlops?
« on: April 23, 2006, 07:37:31 PM »
I need a new rear tire. I have a metz but have heard about a new Dunlop. If anyone has a comparison good or bad just sound off.
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2006, 08:03:48 PM »
Running the Elite 3's on mine and am very pleased. Great grip and good wear. Pricey but I think worth the money.

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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2006, 08:58:07 PM »
I've run Metler ME880's and loved the "grip". Running Dunlop E3's now, and love 'em. Got 10K+ out of my last rear, and just replaced it.mThey're great wet or dry !!!!!
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2006, 07:44:33 AM »
Quote from: Arch on April 23, 2006, 08:03:48 PM
Running the Elite 3's on mine and am very pleased. Great grip and good wear. Pricey but I think worth the money.

Ed


How much do they cost?
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Bigbear
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2006, 08:41:14 AM »
Elite 3's were significantly cheaper than Avons so I put one on the back to thry them out.

I got 14K miles out of my last set of Avons. I don't know how the Elite three's will wear. The Avons felt like they stuck to the pavement better when I have the bike leaned over and am pushing it in a turn. The Avons never felt like they let go in a turn. The 3's feel like they slide laterally just a little.

Not an issue for most cruiser riders. But getting jambed up and having to break hard is. I think the E3's will be adequate but the Avons are better.
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2006, 11:07:40 AM »
You could also try the BattleAxe.  I hear it's a good tire.

Oh, you're still a loser!
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2006, 03:37:46 PM »
Quote from: MRVTX on April 24, 2006, 11:07:40 AM
You could also try the BattleAxe.  I hear it's a good tire.

Oh, you're still a loser!


BattleAxe, would that be your girlfriend  :o
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2006, 06:00:24 PM »
Quote from: bIgPrO on April 24, 2006, 03:37:46 PM
Quote from: MRVTX on April 24, 2006, 11:07:40 AM
You could also try the BattleAxe.  I hear it's a good tire.

Oh, you're still a loser!


BattleAxe, would that be your girlfriend  :o
 ;D :-*

BattleAxe love you long time ;)
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2006, 08:26:03 PM »
Quote from: BanditChic on April 24, 2006, 06:00:24 PM
Quote from: bIgPrO on April 24, 2006, 03:37:46 PM
Quote from: MRVTX on April 24, 2006, 11:07:40 AM
You could also try the BattleAxe.  I hear it's a good tire.

Oh, you're still a loser!


BattleAxe, would that be your girlfriend  :o
 ;D :-*

BattleAxe love you long time ;)


He is way to short for you  ;D
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Bigbear
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2006, 09:31:11 PM »
He is way to short for you  ;D
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Nope, just the right size    :P
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2006, 09:48:30 PM »
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2006, 03:00:01 AM »
I have been running a E-3 on the back of mine for about 9k, When I leave work I have to go over a very very slick part of road, I twisted the wick a little once pulling out onto that part of road and sure enough to @$$ kicked a little.. :o  I think the next tire I get will be something else. The E-3 doesn't grip as well as I would've hoped.. :o
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2006, 01:44:04 PM »
Quote from: BDC on April 24, 2006, 09:48:30 PM
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would you like to see how much this weekend?
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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2006, 04:47:37 PM »
Quote from: bIgPrO on April 25, 2006, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: BDC on April 24, 2006, 09:48:30 PM
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would you like to see how much this weekend?

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Re: New Dunlops?
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2006, 05:08:52 PM »
Quote from: BDC on April 25, 2006, 04:47:37 PM
Quote from: bIgPrO on April 25, 2006, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: BDC on April 24, 2006, 09:48:30 PM
The mans back from the dead


would you like to see how much this weekend?

You buying the beer? Buck Rogers

i'll supply the Cigars...




was I the one who got you started on cigars that night at Wilhot's? I have some CAO Sopranos and A. Fuente Grand Reserves.

I am arriving on Friday around 5 ish. Treyon and I are semi back together   ;D
« Last Edit: April 25, 2006, 05:19:09 PM by bIgPrO »
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Bigbear
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