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13th May 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
Reputation: 10
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new tires
I need to get new tires for my 01 xlh
Should I go with the stock, dunlop 402?
Someone told me to go with Metzeler ME 880? Any thoughts on what to do?
First Harley and I have only had the bike for about a month now, but the tires are the oringals (only 3k miles but need more grip)
Are some brands better than others?
Thanks for your help!
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13th May 2009
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,149 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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How do you ride? Very fast, drag racer, twistie junkie, easy rider, double with tho old lady, etc... We need this info to give you an informed opinion.
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13th May 2009
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Red Beard Cycles
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: MARY Lund, YUK !
Posts: 9,812 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH-1208 Sportster/Buell Year: 1997 Other Motorcycle Year: ALL
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I can highly recommend the Metzeler ME880's. GREAT grip in WET and DRY. They're also a longer lasting tire.. (not as long as stock, but I can get 10,000 miles / set)
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13th May 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
Reputation: 10
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I do a little of everything, it all depends on the mood Im in. Sometimes I have the tightest grip on the throttle and other times Im relaxed crusing through the twisties. My wife loves to get on the back and go with me on short trips or long trips.
I also ride rain or shine, it doesnt matter to me.
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13th May 2009
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Redneck Riviera (NW FL)
Posts: 456 Sportster/Buell Model: Orange 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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You mentioned in the first post that your tires have 3k miles but need more grip, so I think you answered your own question about going back to stock. Sounds like the Metzlers would be a good choice for you.
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13th May 2009
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 108 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
Reputation: 10
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I mentioned that I need more grip because the tires are from 2001 and are just old. The previous owner never really put any miles on the bike (2500 miles in 8 years).
Now that I have the bike and I am riding the thing, I think I should replace the old tires thats all.
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13th May 2009
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,350 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883 C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2007 XL 883 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
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I have a set of Avon Venoms on the wifes bike. I just did a 400 mile ride on Monday and they were nice. We had a bit of superslap, twisties, stop and go, and they were sweet.
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13th May 2009
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Redneck Riviera (NW FL)
Posts: 456 Sportster/Buell Model: Orange 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Probably a good idea to change out old hard tires. Cheap insurance. I personally like the stock tires and have 15k on the rear tire with no issues. They seem to work well in both wet and dry conditions. But it seems that most people on this site like the Metzler or Avons better.
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13th May 2009
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dallas
Posts: 7,701 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1988
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The stock Dunlop's last a long time, but ride like wood. Avon Venom AM41 and AM42 are good tires, but won't last as long. Metzeler ME880 good too, and kind of in between.
It just depends what you want.
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