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Old 08-01-2010, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
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.
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I'm up close to 3400 miles and the vibration is exactly the same. it dose make a kind of humming noise too, always has. Has nothing to do with tire psi I had the tires hard as a rock and every thing in between and the vib is always there.
 
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I have about 600 miles on my 2010 FXDC and that pos Michelin "Scorcher" will be gone at the 1000 mile service.
 
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Originally Posted by bullpupp12
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.
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Might consider an Avon Storm 2 Ultra.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/storm-2-ultra
 
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I like mine. They have 2051 on them and I have no complaints. I have always like Michelin's car and bike.
 
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I put 13,000m on my michelins; '10 superglide. Never had a problem with buzzing or shaking or anything for that matter...
Anyone, getting rid of there stock Scorchers???.... How much???
 

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I have 5,000 mi on my scorchers, seem to be wearing great. the only vibration i get is from hard parts dragging the pavement. 2010 FXD

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at 8000 miles the rear was toast
 

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Originally Posted by LWOS
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.
30 front 40 rear. I belive the buzzing/vibration is from the bar and shield on the tire as well like Grendel4 said. It's a little odd at first but you get use to it and it's not a big deal.
 
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I'm getting a little noise on my 2010 FXD Michelins going around turns at 4,300 miles but I don't think there's anything specifically defective about them. My experience is all bike tires get a little louder with miles. I'm pleased there's no cupping but the wear rate is only average. My bike's rear tire will be worn out before 6,000 miles.
 
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30 front 40 rear. I belive the buzzing/vibration is from the bar and shield on the tire as well like Grendel4 said. It's a little odd at first but you get use to it and it's not a big deal.
I don't think the vibration is from the bar and shield on the tire. You'll never lean over far enough to hit it. Beside that the vibration feels more like a buzz. Which to me would mean there would have to be many more bar and shield indents closer together to get that feeling.
 
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I don't think the vibration is from the bar and shield on the tire. You'll never lean over far enough to hit it. Beside that the vibration feels more like a buzz. Which to me would mean there would have to be many more bar and shield indents closer together to get that feeling.
I you don't think you'll ever lean over far enough to hit the bar and shield on the tire you either don't have them or haven't looked at them lately.
 


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