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04-26-2011, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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What a difference new tires make!!!
Just put a set of Avon Cobras on the Nomad and rode up to Maggie Valley. Those tires have got to be the best tire I have ever put on a bike. The ride was so much smoother that the Metzler's and the "Bigstones" and they will hug it in tight in the curves. Just thought I would let anyone know that might be looking for some new tires. I also put in new Dyna-Beads and that makes it just that much smoother. Even the wife noticed how much smoother the ride was.
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04-27-2011, 03:49 AM | #2 |
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What a difference new tires make!!!
The Avon Cobras and Dunlop Elite 3's are both great tires. The Dyna Beads could be what makes it ride so smooth.
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04-27-2011, 05:38 AM | #3 |
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04-28-2011, 08:57 AM | #4 | |
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04-28-2011, 02:24 PM | #5 |
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Just put a new Elite 3 and Dyna beads on the front of mine. Rides much more better now!
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04-28-2011, 03:35 PM | #6 |
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I did the Avon Cobra's too, about two months ago after reading everyones recommendations. I couldn't be happier. Very nice, smooth riding. Didn't do the dyna-beads, I just can't believe in them. I know, I know, you're going to say they work. I read a ton of stuff on the internet before I made my decision to not go with them. I just do not see how they could work. I don't believe they will push out to the lowest spot. Don't beat me up, just my opinion.
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04-28-2011, 08:36 PM | #7 |
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The Avon on my front enhances the GYATT ride. Thats a mighty fine tire!
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They cost $15.00 dollars for the whole kit for a bike. As they say "Try it you'll like it" :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) |
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05-04-2011, 03:51 AM | #9 |
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One reason I buy Dunlops other than being a great tire, is that Dunlops are made in the USA. Buy American made when you can.
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05-04-2011, 04:08 PM | #10 |
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Some day I will probably end up trying the beads, as everyone seems to talk well of them. Then again, I know a guy who doesn't balance or bead his tires, say's he doesn't have any problems and his bike rides smooth.
Then again, he rides a Harley, so how would he know what smooth is? ;-)
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Sorry Gene, I jus had to get there before somebody did it!
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05-09-2011, 08:52 PM | #13 |
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Hey Kawhead what happened to you on saturday, never did see ya.
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Sorry 'bout that 1600. I got distracted by an idiot. (with beer)
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REBATE!!! Just bought a new rear Avon shoe for mine this week....gotta git that rebate!!!
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