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getting ready to buy it where to get white walls
#216772 11/10/2007 4:37 PM
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Getting ready to but an SPEEDMASTER in a few hrs. Went in earlier to talk $$ and the lady said they have had no luck finding whitewall tires for the bike. I have seen them here on different postings where can I get them? Thanks Peter
ps I can hardly stand the pressure I WANT IT NOW


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Peter72tr6c #216773 11/10/2007 7:51 PM
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Peter I believe that American motorcylce tires has the Metzeler in whitewall. Check them out they may have it. americanmototire.com. I am sure others here will give you the information you are seeking.


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Re: getting ready to buy it where to get white walls
Peter72tr6c #216774 11/10/2007 7:59 PM
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Guess I should of have checked the Tech Vault before I opened my mouth. Maxxis and Dunlop are the ones that fit our bikes.


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britironrider #216775 11/10/2007 8:20 PM
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Hey Peter, congrats on the new bike! Although there are several manufacturers that make whitewall tires, Avon, Metzler, ect. As Dennis said, the only companies that make a whitewall in the size(s) that will fit our bikes is Maxxis and Dunlop,if you can find some leftovers. Good luck on finding Dunlops though..... Dunlop quit making them. You might be able to find a rear but I searched nationwide to find a front with no luck. I even called Dunlop to see if they would be able to track them down....nada. So that leaves us with Maxxis. I bought them and have been very pleased with them. They may not be quite the tire compared to Avons or Metz's that everyone raves about but they are leaps and bounds beyond the stock 'Stones.
I bought mine online through a company in Dayton, Ohio called Tires Unlimited . Called them up to check stock, they had them, and they showed up at my door two days later. They had a great price on them and I bought tubes as well, I believe they even through in the rim strips.... oh wait, mag wheels.... you won't need them. Anyway, I would buy from them again for sure.
I can't speak for sure about the Speedy fender and bracket arrangement but on an America some mods have to be made to the fender brace, cutting it out in the middle or raising it up slightly to clear the slightly larger 120 tire.


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glazer #216776 11/11/2007 10:56 AM
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THANKS FOR THE INFO. HIT a snag yesterday getting the bike! Went in with financing but the sales girl started jacking me around and adding $$ to it. 165$ for pushing paper 600 for transportation and crating.Then wanted to start shaving down the 1200 in free stuff to get the bike priced where I wanted it. Anyone out there got any advice? Thanks again Peter


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Peter72tr6c #216777 11/12/2007 2:02 AM
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Might want to post in the Lounge and see who lives near you and knows a good dealer. I am no where near you so I wouldnt be much help....but others may


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