Anyone running Dunlop SP5000

[cocheese72]

I have about 200 miles on this brand new tire, and today I find a nail in it. Unbelievable. Went ahead and plugged it, hope it holds good.

[wompus]

SP5000 on my bike and just clocked 12,000 miles on it and it still looks new!!
32 lbs is where my pressure is.


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[macmac]

Ouch.......

[Loafer]

OK, Nail in the tire, then plugged. Do you replace it?
When buying a tire for cars here you can pay a few extra $ and get road hazard insurance. In this case they would replace the tire free. Does that apply to these tires you all run?

[Jared]

I have about 24,000 miles on mine. It still has tread, but it's definitely showing signs of wear. I will most likely be replacing it this winter with somewhere around 27,000 miles on it. Not too bad imho.

[cocheese72]

Originally Posted by loafer

OK, Nail in the tire, then plugged. Do you replace it?
When buying a tire for cars here you can pay a few extra $ and get road hazard insurance. In this case they would replace the tire free. Does that apply to these tires you all run?

I bought off Tirerack and did not get any road hazard. It was Add $15.72 per tire. I plugged this last night and plan on keeping an eye on it. Took it for a short ride with no issues.

[cocheese72]

So loafer, Nomad vs Harley. Whats your take?

[biscuitsngravy]

I ordered a Dunlop SP5000 a couple days ago. From your comments, I have done the right thing. BnG

[cocheese72]

Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

I ordered a Dunlop SP5000 a couple days ago. From your comments, I have done the right thing. BnG

Good luck BnG. Just don't get a nail in it. On a good note, my first plug job is apparently holding up good.

[Loafer]

Originally Posted by cocheese72

So loafer, Nomad vs Harley. Whats your take?

I liked the '09 Nomad's performance on the road, I thought it "looked" cheaper than my 1500.
I love the way the HD '07 street glide looks, which is why I had to go for a ride on it. It's performance was ok I couldn't figure out the radio controls, didn't like the handlebar switches.
The fit and finish on the HD was excellent.
Both bikes were cramped for space.
I was thinking the manufacturers need to step up, and give us more for our money.
I've been looking for a replacement for my "01.
I haven't found one yet.

[cocheese72]

Originally Posted by loafer

I liked the '09 Nomad's performance on the road, I thought it "looked" cheaper than my 1500.
I love the way the HD '07 street glide looks, which is why I had to go for a ride on it. It's performance was ok I couldn't figure out the radio controls, didn't like the handlebar switches.
The fit and finish on the HD was excellent.
Both bikes were cramped for space.
I was thinking the manufacturers need to step up, and give us more for our money.
I've been looking for a replacement for my "01.
I haven't found one yet.

You sound like you did what I did this summer, demo'ed allot of bikes. If you get a chance, go ride this Victory: http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-.../Overview.aspx

It maybe my next ride if the price is ever right. Price is no where close to right now at 18k. Of every bike I rode this summer, it was my favorite.

[Loafer]

I've done the original Victory 92? The sport, Vegas, Hammer and the Kingpin Tour. Liked all of them very impressed with Kingpin tour. Actually I meet two of my sons at Americade in L. Geo. every year, and we test ride bikes, average year 12 rides a good year is 20. Lots of fun spending time with family and its not or bikes or fuel.