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Oct 31, 2012 | 11:38 PM

#11

jtb4ever

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From: philly

i just ordered a pair of commander 2s , time will tell if they live up to the hype. ohh yea motorcycle superstore the pair were $305 shipped, same size u need. the above links were couple bucks cheaper

Nov 1, 2012 | 06:53 AM

#12

moomba

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From: Houston, TX

Thanks for the info guys. Will most likely go with the Metz.

Nov 8, 2012 | 07:05 PM

#13

Nunner

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From: canada

I would like to stick with HD Tires. Can someone help me with the tires. Tell me the best to the worst#. Is here a Screeming Eagle tire?

Nov 8, 2012 | 07:09 PM

#14

Sgt_Jim

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From: Central Jersey

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...rley-davidson/

in a 200/55/17 i think you're limited to the D401, American Elite, and D407

Last edited by Sgt_Jim; Nov 8, 2012 at 07:11 PM.

Nov 8, 2012 | 07:37 PM

#15

FroggyFatBoy

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From: Western MD

i got 8500 on the orig 200/55/17 dunlop on my 07 FB.. the thing is, it chopped like hell and was garbage in the rain. I put a metz me880 on to replace it. i put just about 9k on it and it has about 1k miles or so left but am replacing it now due to rut season has me sidelined for a few weeks anyways. IMO, the metz 880 is a far better tire than the dunlop in the 200 series. I like the reviews i have read on the MCII's. If i can get 15K plus out of a rear 200 series Michelin i'll be happier then a monkey slinging poop at kids at the zoo.

Nov 8, 2012 | 07:56 PM

#16

stupid_rope

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From: Satans Asshole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nunner

I would like to stick with HD Tires.

...why?

Nov 8, 2012 | 08:40 PM

#17

silvrbill

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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

I've tried all the major brands and keep going back to the Avon Cobras.
Great wet/dry traction, decent mileage and my bike seems to handle better with them than any of the others.

Nov 8, 2012 | 08:46 PM

#18

millzog

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From: Snottsdale, Az

Geez , how can you guy`s get so many miles out of a back tire ...... I`m running Metz and I`m only getting about 5-6000 on the back tire. Either you guy`s don`t weigh much or you only ride a few months out of the year ......... maybe it`s the dry heat in the southwest that wears out the tires faster ...lol.