First ride: Dunlop American Elite tires on my 2019 Harley Street Glide special
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Today is NEW TIRE DAY! How exciting is this!?!? Will this fix the sliding / washing out feeling I've been experiencing? Will this be the end of my woes after having the Suspension Technologies shocks installed? Will the Dunlop American Elite tires fix all my issues? And yes, I realize I'm throwing money at the problem.
Well, they're not gonna give me the winning lottery numbers, now are they? Nor are they going to do my job for me. BUT, they might help how my 2019 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special rides and handles! Let's find out!
And yes, I know I have footage of a 2023 CVO Road Glide in there, but it just looked good sitting on the showroom floor, so I filmed it and included it in the video.
Thanks to @districtharley-davidsonbmw2827 for getting the job done!
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Run higher pressure in winter, and recommended tire pressure during summer months. 😎👍
Good tip :D I try to set the pressures before each ride, year-round.
Rather not, higher pressure means less deformation meaning less traction when you most need it. The amount of people who have lowsided due to higher tyre pressure is astronomical. I highly recommend against over filling your tyres, as someone that rides sport bikes and has done so with higher tyre pressure before.
I’m getting new tires next week. Dunlop Elites….
COMPETING VIDEOS! OK, so get your tires and recreate my ride, and we'll see who's video is better :D
@@RoadReality 😂😂😂
Let's compare vs my Bridgestone BT025's 🤭
@@GaijinGamerGirl lots of comparisons!😂
I've got 64K miles on my Softail, the Dunlop American Elite are the best tires I've had so far. I've run Dunlop 401 with 402, Michelin Commander II and Michelin Commander III but the American Elite are the best so far.
Cool! Thanks for letting us know :D
I had a American Elite put on the front of my Heritage. It was put on last fall when the 10,000 mile service. Then it was put in storage for the winter. I got it out and have less than 200 miles on the new tire. It had the original front tire on it. It was dated for 2007. It worked well last year. It had plenty of tread. They were not cracked. I am glad to have a new tire. I have more confidencein the new tires. I look forward to see how you like the new tires on your bike. I have always had good luck with Dunlop tires. I had elite 4s on my VTX. Before that I had Elite 3s on it.
Wow 2007??? That's a way-old tire! The pros recommend changing it just out of age. I had 8 year-old tires on my Vulcan 800, and they were... slippery.
I too am wondering how they'll hold up long term - should be a good experiment. After 3 sets of the OEM Dunlops - it was time for something slightly different.
I was told Dunlop tells the retailers that the tires should be replaced at 6 years old. My Sportster has much newer tires than the Heritage had. They are full of fine cracks. I think they are 7 or 8 years old. I do not remember. I have not looked at them since last fall. The tread is about gone also. I plan on putting Bridgestone Exedra Max tires on it. I will be mounting those myself. I put the same tires on the 750 shadow. I liked them. They cost a lot less than the Dunlops.
@@hhplymouth9473 Yeah, those aren't bad - I had those on a bike before. My wife's Sportster still has 2013 date code tires... and the last time it was rode [2021] I felt slipping. I'll have the dealer pick it up.
Good for you getting new tires. I think changing suspension and tires go hand in hand even on cars and trucks. I went with a new Dunlop rear a week ago. Its a bit different because its meant for an ADV bike but the reviews on forums and in groups have been great so hopefully I have this on for a good long time.
Thanks, Scott! I had no idea - I've only ever done tires on this bike, so it's a whole new world for me. Good luck with your new tire!
I'm terrible with tire pressures. I'm working on getting better with it. but yes, just a few PSI either way will effect handling. also different tires and rubber can make a big difference too.
Yep, pressures and rubber man, gotta keep on top of 'em!
Did they check the motor mounts and alignment?
I'm pretty sure they did, and said both were fine. I asked the tech to check it all over to make sure everything was in alignment.
@@RoadReality
Good. I've heard those can cause similar issues and not many shops check them.
@@curtis1951 I have it checked all over at every service. I mean, it's in the dealer's best interest to find problems - that would be more work they get to sell!
I checked my tires on my road glide every time I ride it and my stock tire in the front cupped and my back tire is did the same as your tire did
Right? So it's not just me! Did you replace them with another brand/model of tire? I did hear somewhere that it's due to the master/slave shock setup in the rear of these bikes... I don't know if that's true or not.
Gotta "trust the bike" and tires. We had a set of Dunlops that lasted but lost the cornering ability... time to replace! 😂 Ride safe. J&C 🍀
Thanks, you ride safe too! And yeah, gotta trust the tires - and there's more to come on this, so stay tuned :D
Amazing..Very exciting.
Yes indeed!
Hi Mistur RR I am loving your channel
Thanks!
Everybody getting fresh rubber for the season!!
Heck yeah! :D
Awesome video as always
Thanks man! :D
Did they also check the toe in and camber? 😁
HAHA... I doubt it ;)
My Road Glide TPMS alarms at @38 PSI I have always run 41 and 42 PSI and have HD on the front and American Elite on the back. Had cupping on original HD front due to poor tire balancing and a front brake shuddering issue which I fixed after HD replaced all the parts . never had a handling issue though but tires a funky that way too................JB..
Unfortunately, I don't have TPMS... but maybe that's a good thing - I'd probably pay way too much attention to it! I just check and adjust before each ride.
Interesting about the balance causing cupping - I can see that happening... and I too, had a front brake shudder, which mysteriously went away when the new suspension was installed [I just don't talk about it - go figure].
Tires and handling go... hand in hand. Funny how that works. It's all connected!
Thanks for watching, JB!
Boundary? Your going 50 mph...lol.....I like you and respect what you feel. I had American elites many years ago on my 09 S.G. ....they were very good, and apparently, they are still making them. They lasted longer but the stock Dunlops are more stickier but last only until about 10k. But the A.E. tires were less sticky because of the harder compound and lasted longer. I'd rather be doing sticky tires just for piece of mind.
I have a 2019 cvo 117 now and ride the balls out of it. I have 30k on her now and I'm on my 3rd rear tire..stock Dunlops
Thanks for sharing that! I have about 2k on these now, and they've done well for me so far... we'll see how long they last, and I may try another brand after this :D
You're welcome! 😅👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks again!
If you only changed the rear suspension that can affect the way it hands. If you change the rear suspension you should really change the front also cause now you have upgraded rear suspension and stock front suspension.
Thanks for the tip - and I agree! I had the front and rear suspension done at the same time, and all Suspension Technologies.
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New tires have wax on them that will get you in to trouble
Yeah, they need scrubbing in :D
Stop posting misinformation here, first tyre pressures and now this... modern tyres don't have the coating older tyres had and are ready to rip the moment you put them on, if I had knee sliders my knee would have been down within 30 miles of a new front tyre fitting having been all the way to the edge of the tyre on both sides in 1 afternoon... and that was in January when the roads were still wet ffs...
The shop you bought them from didn't test drive the bike
They did... they put 5 miles on it. Not a long test drive, though.
I knew it.
You sure did! Bike is still a bit twitchy though... but I THINK I have a solution to that.
@@RoadReality have you tried dealership air? I'm sure HD sells it...
@@SterlingWheel I have no doubt that they have special air that makes things magical :D But no, I haven't tried it, minus the free fill at the dealer when they were installed... they simply charge too much! :p
I buy my tires online and take them to my bike guy and he changes them out for $20 each. 👍
That's a heck of a deal!
American elites are used by lots of LD riders
I've seen that! And you're one of them, aren't you?
Buddy is doing too much while riding, cigar in hand, recording, etc etc. ride the bike
OK.