New tire today

dougster · 06-01-2010, 12:31 AM

Well, I finally was able to put my new front tire on today (Dunlop D404). Took the better part of the day, between stopping to help my wife rearrange her office, but finally got it done. Hope to take it out tomorrow and see how it works.

I had to do the entire thing by myself, with pry bars. Went OK, though, got it off and the new one back on reasonably well. God was good to me; didn't poke my eye out or anything, and got the new tire mounted. I am grateful.

I hoped to do some more maintenance today, but will have to wait.

**jmorrow** · 06-01-2010, 02:58 AM

I like the D404. I think it's a good looking front tire. Doesn't seem to get the mileage other tires I've used, but that may just be me.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-01-2010, 09:09 AM

Glad you were able to get the tire mounted and back on. What did you do about balancing? Did you use Dyna Beads or weights?

cactusjack · 06-01-2010, 09:29 AM

Coincidentally, I just ordered myself a D404 from Dennis Kirk yesterday. I decided to give one a try.

eagle · 06-01-2010, 11:35 AM

I just installed two D404's on my 2001 Nomad. I am very pleased with the tires at this time. They handled the twisties with ease.

**ringadingh** · 06-01-2010, 11:50 AM

I installed D404's on my bike last season, and they seem to be wearing well and ride good. They are also available in whitewalls. And at the time they where one of the better priced tires as well.

dougster · 06-01-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Glad you were able to get the tire mounted and back on. What did you do about balancing? Did you use Dyna Beads or weights?

I used Dyna Beads. I did the same with the rear tire, when I replaced it last year (Also a D404)

dougster · 06-01-2010, 01:07 PM

I did notice that the D404 seemed to look narrower than the stock Bridgestone I took off. But it is the exact same size tire. Anyone else's eyes playing tricks on them?

06-01-2010, 12:31 AM	#1
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	New tire today Well, I finally was able to put my new front tire on today (Dunlop D404). Took the better part of the day, between stopping to help my wife rearrange her office, but finally got it done. Hope to take it out tomorrow and see how it works. I had to do the entire thing by myself, with pry bars. Went OK, though, got it off and the new one back on reasonably well. God was good to me; didn't poke my eye out or anything, and got the new tire mounted. I am grateful. I hoped to do some more maintenance today, but will have to wait. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2010, 02:58 AM	#2
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	New tire today I like the D404. I think it's a good looking front tire. Doesn't seem to get the mileage other tires I've used, but that may just be me. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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06-01-2010, 09:09 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	New tire today Glad you were able to get the tire mounted and back on. What did you do about balancing? Did you use Dyna Beads or weights? __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-01-2010, 09:29 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New tire today Coincidentally, I just ordered myself a D404 from Dennis Kirk yesterday. I decided to give one a try. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-01-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
eagle Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Posts: 291	New tire today I just installed two D404's on my 2001 Nomad. I am very pleased with the tires at this time. They handled the twisties with ease. __________________ 2001 Nomad 1500 FI - Sold 😟 2005 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2003 Honda GL1800 Goldwing Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New tire today I installed D404's on my bike last season, and they seem to be wearing well and ride good. They are also available in whitewalls. And at the time they where one of the better priced tires as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-01-2010, 01:07 PM	#8
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	New tire today I did notice that the D404 seemed to look narrower than the stock Bridgestone I took off. But it is the exact same size tire. Anyone else's eyes playing tricks on them? __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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