CT question for the heck of it..

**wompus** · 06-28-2011, 07:37 PM

OK, after 35,000 miles my Dunflop SP5000 is getting kinda bare.
My bike is a 99 Nad. I thought about going with another tire so I'm axing this question... Should I stay where I am or should I try another brand?
I figure it wouldn't hurt to make a change.. ME MAKE A CHANGE!???

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carolinakid1 · 06-28-2011, 07:48 PM

Watch out, TC is going to tease you about "axing" the question.

**wompus** · 06-28-2011, 07:51 PM

Dang, I sound just like the neighbors kids.... <G>

**MAS Tequila** · 06-28-2011, 09:05 PM

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...ort=P&dsco=135

I've been considering this one. I read somewhere that it is a rebranded Continental.

I like the fact that it's a 65 series to correct the speedo a bit more.

MT

**MAS Tequila** · 06-28-2011, 09:07 PM

Barum is a joint venture of the Continental AG. Barum was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of soles for shoes and did not begin tire / tyre production until 1934.

Found it.

MT

**wompus** · 06-29-2011, 01:51 PM

The tire pattern doesn't impress me much.
I like a good grooved tire...

recumbentbob · 06-29-2011, 03:09 PM

If you got 35,000 miles out of that Dunlop.

I say why switch??

**canedriver** · 06-29-2011, 04:09 PM

In all seriousness your only losing tread because of the color of your bike. We all know that red is the fastest look, green well it gets the fat lady award. Little rough on the shoes

Compare my red bike to a bleeding hemorrhoid in an email will ya? :'(

blackdogbrian · 06-29-2011, 05:46 PM

*groan....*

**Jared** · 06-29-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

If you got 35,000 miles out of that Dunlop.

I say why switch??

My thoughts exactly. I got about 32K out of my Dunlop SP and I replaced it with the same thing.

blackdogbrian · 06-29-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Quote:

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

If you got 35,000 miles out of that Dunlop.

I say why switch??

My thoughts exactly. I got about 32K out of my Dunlop SP and I replaced it with the same thing.

Why switch..... well that's why he tried the car tire in the first place!!!

I know, I know - the difference is that this tire gave the prefomance (or life) that he was looking for while the bike tire didn't..... but If folks on here have tried a couple different tires then why not? Heck - I'm more then happy to let you guys try a few other types of tires......
you can be my test pilots!

dkdixie · 06-30-2011, 07:36 AM

Wompus, You made have read the thread on Bridgestone EL400-02 195/60 I recently installed. IMO much better tire than the Dunlop SP which was my first car tire. Seems like a softer tire than the Dunlop so I doubt it will get as good mileage but it handles like a dream.
If you want to see it, or ride my bike, get up to Blairsville and check it out......or I'll meet you half way.

waterman · 06-30-2011, 08:29 AM

Wompus,

I have the Continental Vanco 2 on mine. At ES last year, CheapB (VROC) looked at it and said "Damn, that tire has lots of tread". I have run it about 8,000 miles so far and it looks new.

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...ort=P&dsco=135

**wompus** · 06-30-2011, 10:08 PM

Good replies... I gave it some thought and I'm gonna stay with my Sp5000.
I guess it has proved to be a great tire and the ride was great too.
Just thought I'd get some feedback from you on it.

Red Nomads.. yep I'm right... they look like bleeding hemorrhoids! <GMAO>

Or... Even red Nomads bleed green!!
(copy and paste this and see what I mean.)

https://picasaweb.google.com/wompusr...14977487761634

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**canedriver** · 06-30-2011, 11:03 PM

:'( :'( :'(

06-28-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	CT question for the heck of it.. OK, after 35,000 miles my Dunflop SP5000 is getting kinda bare. My bike is a 99 Nad. I thought about going with another tire so I'm axing this question... Should I stay where I am or should I try another brand? I figure it wouldn't hurt to make a change.. ME MAKE A CHANGE!??? . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-28-2011, 09:05 PM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	CT question for the heck of it.. http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...ort=P&dsco=135 I've been considering this one. I read somewhere that it is a rebranded Continental. I like the fact that it's a 65 series to correct the speedo a bit more. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	CT question for the heck of it.. Barum is a joint venture of the Continental AG. Barum was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of soles for shoes and did not begin tire / tyre production until 1934. Found it. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-29-2011, 01:51 PM	#6
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	CT question for the heck of it.. The tire pattern doesn't impress me much. I like a good grooved tire... __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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06-29-2011, 03:09 PM	#7
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06-29-2011, 04:09 PM	#8
canedriver Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 632	CT question for the heck of it.. In all seriousness your only losing tread because of the color of your bike. We all know that red is the fastest look, green well it gets the fat lady award. Little rough on the shoes Compare my red bike to a bleeding hemorrhoid in an email will ya? :'(
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06-29-2011, 05:46 PM	#9
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06-30-2011, 07:36 AM	#12
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	CT question for the heck of it.. Wompus, You made have read the thread on Bridgestone EL400-02 195/60 I recently installed. IMO much better tire than the Dunlop SP which was my first car tire. Seems like a softer tire than the Dunlop so I doubt it will get as good mileage but it handles like a dream. If you want to see it, or ride my bike, get up to Blairsville and check it out......or I'll meet you half way. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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06-30-2011, 08:29 AM	#13
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	CT question for the heck of it.. Wompus, I have the Continental Vanco 2 on mine. At ES last year, CheapB (VROC) looked at it and said "Damn, that tire has lots of tread". I have run it about 8,000 miles so far and it looks new. http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...ort=P&dsco=135 __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-30-2011, 10:08 PM	#14
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	CT question for the heck of it.. Good replies... I gave it some thought and I'm gonna stay with my Sp5000. I guess it has proved to be a great tire and the ride was great too. Just thought I'd get some feedback from you on it. Red Nomads.. yep I'm right... they look like bleeding hemorrhoids! <GMAO> Or... Even red Nomads bleed green!! (copy and paste this and see what I mean.) https://picasaweb.google.com/wompusr...14977487761634 . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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canedriver Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 632	CT question for the heck of it.. :'( :'( :'(
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