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#1 Likwid

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:05 PM

... share your secrets now.

I need a dun-flop if it makes a difference (180/55ZR18)
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:16 PM

I got my lops (k555) from Dennis Kirk...cheapest I could find anywhere. But a friend looking for an elite for his wing got it cheaper from Shade Tree in NE Ohio
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:17 PM

Online, the inter web is your friend. :)

prices for a dunlop D207ZR Radial Rear Tire:
Dennis Kirk $168
Rock mtn $166
Motorcycle superstore $176

Maybe you could also try another brand? http://motorcycle.mo...score&view=grid

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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:20 PM

I found them cheap at denniskirk... but I wasn't sure if anyone had some secrets :D

I love me some internet secrets
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:33 PM

I shop the internet too, typically the locals are higher $$$
But I usually find that F/R package deals get you a great price
I rarely swap out tires one at a time, unless I'm extra hard on the throttle and carry the front half the time :):):)
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:35 PM

check www.jakewilson.com
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:42 PM

What series Dunplop are you after exactly?
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:49 PM

What series Dunplop are you after exactly?


D207 I believe
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:55 PM

Online, the inter web is your friend. :)

prices for a dunlop D207ZR Radial Rear Tire:
Dennis Kirk $168
Rock mtn $166
Motorcycle superstore $176

Maybe you could also try another brand? http://motorcycle.mo...score&view=grid


D207s are 4 generations ago of tech for Dunlop, I would only use them if someone gave them to me crazy cheap. --Q2s are current tech.

Michelin pilot powers are a pretty good tire, (although not current generation) and prices are very reasonable about anywhere.

Spring is the best time to buy tires as most retailers want to move stock and offer good discounts. I mostly use DennisKirk,(instant shipping) but have heard good things about JakeWilson.
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 05:55 PM

check www.jakewilson.com



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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:03 PM

D207s are 4 generations ago of tech for Dunlop, I would only use them if someone gave them to me crazy cheap. --Q2s are current tech.

What do I know, all my tires have knobs on them.:D Unless you count my tourances but then I prefer the old style vs the new one.
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:04 PM

D207s are 4 generations ago of tech for Dunlop, I would only use them if someone gave them to me crazy cheap. --Q2s are current tech.

Michelin pilot powers are a pretty good tire, (although not current generation) and prices are very reasonable about anywhere.

Spring is the best time to buy tires as most retailers want to move stock and offer good discounts. I mostly use DennisKirk,(instant shipping) but have heard good things about JakeWilson.


I hate that tire manufacturers essentially only build tires until the OEM stops, then they are done with that tire. I know it makes sense, but it sucks because my options are pretty limited
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:10 PM

hey while you're at it price a 240 tire...then thank me for helping convince you to get the 180 :D
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 06:14 PM

hey while you're at it price a 240 tire...then thank me for helping convince you to get the 180 :D


I'm just gonna take a tire off my wife's corolla
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 07:33 PM

Wow, didnt think the 207s were even available anymore - weren't those diso'd back in '05/'06?
I'd get the Dunlop Roadsmart rear tire, I just put a set on my bike this past fall and being a dual-compound the center holds up better for higher hp bikes and the pattern is similar too if that matters to ya
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 07:34 PM

D207s are 4 generations ago of tech for Dunlop, I would only use them if someone gave them to me crazy cheap. --Q2s are current tech.


Yeah, but just try to find an 18-inch Q2.

Another source worth checking when shopping tires is South West Moto Tires. I have bought from them in the past, good prices and good service. In this case, though, their prices are no better than the ones already listed.
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 07:40 PM

Wow, didnt think the 207s were even available anymore - weren't those diso'd back in '05/'06?
I'd get the Dunlop Roadsmart rear tire, I just put a set on my bike this past fall and being a dual-compound the center holds up better for higher hp bikes and the pattern is similar too if that matters to ya


sadface :( they don't make an 18 inch in 180mm

It seems my only options are Dunlop D207, then a few various Metzeler, Avon, Pirelli and a Shinko (that I'd proceed to flatten out in about 20 days of straight line riding)
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 08:01 PM

I know I'm a newb but I've had very good luck with Motorcycle superstore.
Everything I've ordered is usually cheapest and haven't had any order mistakes and I was amazed when my turn signals came in 2 DAYS!
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 09:28 PM

I just got real good prices from motosport.com its a crusier he might be ok with the grip from a fredflintstone wheel don't think he needs q2' s.
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Posted 12 April 2011 - 10:08 PM

Michelins I typically get a sportbiketrackgear.com
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