thanks for the replies. i'm ride pretty much like you WLOS. try to stay off the big roads and enjoy my ride. i like the dunlops but the low milage on the rear hurts the wallet. still can't make up my mind but i'll have to shortly.
later

 

Thanks for the link. Very informative....... I'm with you Bullpupp12. Changing a rear every 5000 or so miles can get $$$$ I dont understand how and why some people report getting 10,000 or more out of their rears. I check the PSI before each and every ride.
I know they say the Dyna's have softer, stickier tires......but geez.

 

I cant help on the mileage, I'm only at 500 miles so far. I too get a vibration when leaning left and right from the front. It was driving me nuts at first but I see in here others have the same thing with the Michelin.

 

What's the recommended PSI in the Michelins. I know what the Dunlops recommend...36-40 loaded. Wonder if the sidewall on the Michelin is stiffer than on the Dunlops and you're getting chattering? Maybe there is a break in period? Interesting.

 

hell, when you get reports of vibrations when you lean into a curve, i guess i had better stay with the dunlops. thats the one place i don't need any vibrations. i too check my air pressure before every ride, along with my oil, tranny, and lights. i've had michelins on my 4 wheel vehicles and always had good luck with them.thanks for the input
later

 

I get the vibs when leaning to, I have a 2010 bob with the Michelins.

 

I just hit 11,000 miles on the scorchers and have had no problem. no wear bars showing. I am just starting to look into replacing them, probably go with another set. Of course the rear is more used up than the front but probably best to replace them at the same time.

 

Get a set of Metzelers . Best money I have spent on my bike , with out a doubt !

 

yeah but metzlers you don't get the mileage out of.
also I'm not a fan of how the michelins handle in the rain.
they do however stick pretty awesomely in the warm weather.
I ride alot more aggressively than most and I do feel a slight vibration
in the front. I've noticed on other new bikes that had the michelins as well.
I didn't notice it on the 09 models.

 

It's not vibration, it's a kind of 'buzzing' sound that you only get (or hear) when leaning at lower speeds. It's from the 'Bar and Shield' logo that Michelin or Harley had stamped into the sidewall of the tire.

Why they did it, I have no idea. Maybe to disperse water, maybe to let you know you're leaning (like....duhh), maybe Harley's way of letting us know they were involved in the tire -- Who knows?

At first, it had me curious, not worried. Kinda like when you apply the front brake, you get a little buzz from the cross drilled rotor. Anymore, I don't even pay attention to it.

Anyway, my thinking is, "You ride a Harley and a little buzzing noise is annoying you?"

YMMV