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    Thanks Steve

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    i love my michelin rear tire,and if i didn't get such a smoking deal on the front tire thanks to a post here on the board...(99.00) from dennis kirk...
    i would be ready to try this...as i get closer to a front tire i will do the homework...
    i will admit...i would never have thought to do this but this dark side post has provided some great input...
    to bad people don't heed the topic and feel the need to spout off
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve 0080 View Post
    Limoles... most/all the data out there is on 350# motorcycles that can stop on a dime and give you change, bend over to what, we have helmet sliders now...we ride a 900# Heavy Cruiser ..... this has been done for years and no one has caught on fire yet !!!

    Don't knock what you have never tried...short of that...move along, nothing to see here.....
    +1 this is not the tire you are looking for....

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    Will a dealer mount the BT-45 on the front, or do we need to find a tire shop?

    It would be nice if a dealer would do this without a hassle.

    Has anyone used this as a front tire and ran a OMC MT on the rear.


    Richie

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richie View Post
    Will a dealer mount the BT-45 on the front, or do we need to find a tire shop?

    It would be nice if a dealer would do this without a hassle.

    Has anyone used this as a front tire and ran a OMC MT on the rear.

    Richie
    I see no one has responded to this yet. Maybe Bob109 will step in to make a comment or two. I can say this...it is true that not all tire or motorcycle shops are comfortable installing a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Of course, the BT-45 is actually a motorcycle tire so I don't see why any shop would give you trouble over that. The best place to go to have tires of any type mounted depends on what's available in your particular area. I'm very fortunate to have an auto tire shop locally that does all of my work without question. In this case, the owner of the shop is a motorcycle rider and one of his guys actually doing the work is a good motorcycle mechanic himself. Maybe you want to look for a similar situation in your area.
    Ken (Hornblower)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richie View Post
    Will a dealer mount the BT-45 on the front, or do we need to find a tire shop?

    It would be nice if a dealer would do this without a hassle.

    Has anyone used this as a front tire and ran a OMC MT on the rear.


    Richie
    I'm fortunate enough to have a small independent motor cycle/ATV repair shop nearby. I purchased some tires from the owner over the years. His only reaction to my request to mount the BT-45 to my front rim was a big grin. The few mechanics (two) which work for him also have no issues with my "Dark Side Practice". They are kind enough to even offer a "high speed balance" once the tire is mounted.

    It never hurts to ask first if a shop will mount a "Dark Side Tire" set-up. You'll either get one of two answers "yes or no". No harm in asking except for a occasional "verbal lashing" which is painless IMHO.

    Just did a General G-Max CT mounting on the brother-in-laws bike (GL1800) and the local auto mechanic charged $10.00 for the tire mounting and $3.00 for the OEM Stone disposal fee. The dude had a big grin on his face when the brother-in-law handed him $25.00 and told him to keep the change. Needless to say this guy will be looking for our return in the future.

    bob109

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    Thank you both for the replies.

    I am aware of the reaction asking a dealer to mount a CT on the rear and i would need a tire shop to mount the rear tire. I had hopes that because the front tire is a MT tire there may be no problem. Seems to me the rear rim and tire is much simpler to remove and replace than the front, that being the reason for a dealer. Not that i couldn't do it but a 72 years old i would just as soon not. Just about ready for a rear tire and thinking about taking a chance on crashing and burning. Ride two up most of the time and think this may be the way to go.

    Richie

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    Cool

    IMHO...you will be hard pressed to get someone to mount a rear mcy tire on the front of a mcy...just sayin......
    " Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve 0080 View Post
    IMHO...you will be hard pressed to get someone to mount a rear mcy tire on the front of a mcy...just sayin......
    You are probably right. Do most who use a CT on the rear run a regular front tire?

    Thanks Richie

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    Depends on the rider..some folks put a lot of miles on their bikes and going double darkside extends tire life to a new level.... 30-40 K for the rear and 30 + for the front...with no ill effects...
    " Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com

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