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Avg. Customer Review (3.0 Stars)
Number of Reviews: 30
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- Rich from Independence, Mo. USAI bought a 2005 Kaw-Vulcan 1500 clasic came with D404's front and rear. I now have over 13,500 miles on both. The front tire still has approx. 33% of it tread left and the rear is down to about 20%. I am a Very causious rider, I try very hard NOT to get caught out in the rain. However I have been on wet roads a couple of times. I have had NO problems with traction on wet roads. But have had slippage a couple of times on loose sand. I have NEVER been down. (Knock-on-wood) I have been VERY pleased with the traction and millage from these tires... I notice on a ride about a Month ago a serious viberation while cornering.... I stoped to check the tire pressure and fonund only 15psi in front and rear tires. Low press caused flat spots to wear on the tires.... I have aired them back up to proper air press. the cornering viberation is still there not as bad but I CERTAINLY CANT BLAME THE WEAR ON THE TIRES BUT RATHER MY OWN NEGLAGENCE FOR NOT CHECKING AND MAINTAINING PROPER TIRE AIR PRESSURE.. HOPE THIS HELPS SOME OF YOU OUT THERE
- Jul 30, 2007
Yes - 15
No - 2
Buy something else
- Tony B. from Detroit, MIHad a set on my Road King and they lasted about 7k before they had to be replaced. Hummed like a band that doesn't know the words. I know why Harley puts them on their bikes...repeat business!
I went with a set of Bridgestone F11 Spitfires this time. Will update with mileage in the future. See my review from a recent trip.
- Jun 09, 2007
Yes - 19
No - 1
Harmonic Vibration
- Steve from Wausau, WI.I just put D404s on my Harley FXST, while the load range is a bit less than the D402s Harley comes with, the price of the D404s is much less so I thought I would try them. Immediatly I noticed a harmonic vibration from the front tire at highway speed, yes both tires are balanced, I assume this is because of the aggressive tread pattern. The tires handle very well on wet pavement but the vibration is annoying. Dunlop is no help, their customer service stinks! Spend the money and purchase Metzeler ME 880s.
- May 31, 2007
Yes - 19
No - 0
In one word these tires suck!
- Gunner from Seattle, WAI rode on these tires as OEM from Honda on a 1800/s. They handled poorly from day one. Now at only 7,400 miles I am having to shell out big money for a set of Metzeler 880's. My wife has the Harley version of the 404's on her bike and they are showing wear at only 1,400 miles. My advice is to spend the money and get anything other than these.
- May 17, 2007
Yes - 19
No - 1
Short Life Expectancy
- Vince from Irmo, SC US of AVery disappointed with the D404. I bought the 2003 Honda Shadow VLX600 from a friend when it had ~4k miles on it. It needed a new rear (had a D404 on it). Replaced it with a D404. At 9000 miles, it is worn out.
Will find a different manufacturers tire now; can't be buying new tires every 5 thousand miles @ $100 a pop
- Apr 26, 2007
Yes - 18
No - 2
Not happy
- jeff miler from searcy arI bought a new set to go on my vulcan 1500 and they handle very well ride ok but they didnt last but about 5000 miles. Not worth butting them on.
- Apr 26, 2007
Yes - 11
No - 1
You can spend less money and get more tire
- mike from little rock, arI have gone through 2 and a half sets of these tires, and while they give good performance, its not great. some people claim they get low mileage from them, I think I get close to 8-9k miles out of a set. not bad tires, but bridgestone makes better tires slightly less expensive and with more technology built in.
- Apr 02, 2007
Yes - 13
No - 1
Safe Buy
- Wayne W. from Huntsville, TXI had virtually the same wear performance as Jeff S. from Homer, IL from D404's on my Honda Goldwing as well as my Susuki Marauder, that is 5500 to 6500 miles. I probably pushed them too far to get 6500. They have solid riding performance and I haven't seen any mileage claims so, I can't really hold them to any number of miles. Therefore, I rated them higher than Jeff. But, like Jeff, I'm looking for more wear, so I'm going to try the ME 880's too.
- Apr 01, 2007
Yes - 5
No - 0
Dunlop 404
- Jeff S. from Homer, ILThis was the second set of tires on my 2002 Suzuki Volusia. Stock tires were IRC and lasted around 11,000. The 404's were installed in November of 2005. Could tell they had a low durometer, were very "sticky". They tossed up allot of road grit, but cornered very well. Didn't last long, about 5500 miles. I would not buy these again due to the short lifespan. Next set of tires are on order, Metzeler 880's.
- Sep 19, 2006
Yes - 13
No - 1
Dunlop 404
- Vlad from Waterbury, CTI just bought a '82 Virago for a great price, like 400 dollars from my boss, and it just needed minor cleaning to the carb and some new tires.
I don't know anything about tires really, but as it turns out, the D404 tires are the ones that go to the Virago.
When I got the bike they had tires made by "Continental Conti Blitz" They were past due to be replaced, dry rotted and bald. I decided to go with the Dunlop 404's. Right away I could see a huge change in performance. I happened to get caught in the rain one time, and was pleasently suprised how well they did on the wet pavement.
I like the deep threads on these tires and the bike just looks great. Thinking about buying another set for my other bike.
- Jul 17, 2005
Yes - 66
No - 43