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I heartily agree with the tyre recommendation of fitting Avon. Both my Harleys have been much better handling, especially in the wet, once the OE hoops were replaced. I tried Contis once only, on the Dyna, and was not impressed, so went back to the Venom X. Have just had Avon 'Roadrunner' fitted both ends, and as yet too soon to report. I have never got more than about 4,500 miles from a rear however. Must be the wrist.

In spite of the cost of replacement, I would recommend selling the front hoop on ebay and fitting a matched pair, the wet grip at the front is worth it IMHO.

Agree in using a bike lift and taking time over it. I use wood blocks to make sure that all is rock solid before lifting. Make sure that the bike is well balanced before removing a wheel only to see it topple over the front end and off the lift! Securing may well be worthwhile.

I regret taking the bike to the fitters yesterday (see post on sprockets) and will ALWAYS do it myself in future, abandoning my car - borrowing daughter to the wilderness.


Ed