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Rock
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just bought a new D204F Dunlop for the front (120/70/17) for my X-1.

I just saw (on a website) that it is "not recommended" to mix Dunlop types. Recently I put a D208 on the rear; the original Dunlop (on the front) is tired.

Will there be any issues with the D204 and D208 together??

I can't imagine there being any problem but I wanted to post this question to the group.

Thanx in advance.

2000 X-1 (Red Stripe Edition)
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Chasespeed
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I run the 208 qualifiers, and loved them, though, down where I am now, no need for the super sticky/soft tires..and they are wearing super fast(a nice cool day liek today, is only 91* and its 540pm)

But, if you are running the Dunlops, I definately agree with not mixing them...

just take it easy in ahrd truning/braking, as the front is a bit harder of a tire, than the rear....

Wish I could offer more help...

Carbon Kevlar Edition #249 of 250

Chase

(Message edited by chasespeed on June 27, 2006)
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Rock
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanx for the input--I'll go ahead and try it and will be extremely careful. Will report back how the bike handles--thanx again...

Regards
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 03:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Consider that the 204's were obsolete about six years ago and have been replaced by two subsequent product lines.

You are going to run a (new) old (possible harder aged rubber) sport touring (harder compound for longevity) with a new street/race tire (sticky).
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Oldog
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 01:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

if finnances allow I would not place dunlops on the cycle, even the 205s don't wear well, Mixing those dunlops is not a good choice for the equipment,

balance the cheap tires against the cost of repairs // medical care in the event of an accident.

One of our number narrowly missed getting killed in a tire failure incedent

I believe that it was Mountian Rider that went down way hard, destroyed His XB too.

your ride your hide
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