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Aug 16, 2019 | 10:01 PM

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98hotrodfatboy

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It was with the Michelin's... Not as bad with the Metzler.... Never road Dunlops...

Aug 17, 2019 | 08:39 AM

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Tony_N

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

funny you say that cuz I was on the road yesterday with a lot of tar snake and let me tell you that front end was all over the place with those tires....

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Which tires Bob...the Michelins or the Dunlops?

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It was with the Michelin's... Not as bad with the Metzler.... Never road Dunlops...

Good to know Bob. I was considering going with the Commander IIs. I'm going to be replacing both tires in the next several weeks when the new wheels come in.I know the Dunlop D402s which were on the bike when I got it would follow the cracks and tar snakes. The Dunlop American Elites have been great as far as ride and handling. Current mileage on the American Elites 19,821 on the front and 11,700 on the rear.

Aug 17, 2019 | 03:55 PM

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funny you say that cuz I was on the road yesterday with a lot of tar snake and let me tell you that front end was all over the place with those tires....

That's a surprise to me. Ran 130 CII on a Venture when they first came out. Big *** bike with no problem at all.

Is yours a lower profile being a 19 ??

Hope ya get it like ya want it Sir

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Aug 17, 2019 | 06:14 PM

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No issues for me with the C2 either. You sure you had the tire pressure right?

Aug 17, 2019 | 08:19 PM

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98hotrodfatboy

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That's a surprise to me. Ran 130 CII on a Venture when they first came out. Big *** bike with no problem at all.

Is yours a lower profile being a 19 ??

Hope ya get it like ya want it Sir

WP

Yes it is a 60 series tire but am not sure if that contributed to the handling of the tire. If you look at the tread pattern, it goes right to the center of the tire in a snake pattern itself which I think could be manipulating that feel.

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No issues for me with the C2 either. You sure you had the tire pressure right?

Not sure, do you know what the right pressure is?

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Aug 18, 2019 | 05:05 PM

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bentparts

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

I won't do much better I don't think, my 77 FX shovelhead has an 880 on the rear and I can't believe it's already almost done. it was practically brand new when I bought the bike and that was only 3 years and 4,000 mi ago. I don't beat that bike either..

This Is what I'm hoping to achieve. I'm starting to get tired of replacing tires. I have also heard this pretty often, 12 to 15,000 miles.. we'll see...

It must have something to do with the dual composition of the rubber, harder in the center and softer on the sides. This tech has been used in motorcycle racing tires for a long time now, Michelin developed it for Moto GP and brought it to the street. Best cornering tire I've had on my 88 FLHS and longest lasting profile, as in the center doesn't wear flat before the sides, but I'd rather go fast around corners than blast down the freeway at 90.

Aug 18, 2019 | 06:22 PM

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Late to the party as usual, Commander 2s have been my choice for several yrs now.

Aug 18, 2019 | 06:44 PM

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I bought those once, heard good reports, got less than 8k from the rear.

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Aug 19, 2019 | 03:29 PM

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Not sure, do you know what the right pressure is?

There don't seem to be any real rules about this. My factory service manual specifies 36 pounds front and rear with a single rider. BUT..... they have no idea if that single rider weighs 120 pounds or 350 pounds. I've found that I prefer 34 rear and 30 front.

Aug 19, 2019 | 06:33 PM

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98hotrodfatboy

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Thanks... I also tendto use a little bit lower pressures because I think breaking is more important...

I was actually waiting for Beemervet to see if he knows something I don't...

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