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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 04:03 AM
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Not sure about the milage , but I put a set of Avon Venoms on My Sport and the ride improved alot ! I run 38-40lbs rear and 36-34lbs front . On a Interstate where road work had started on 1 lane other bikes were having issues , not with the Avons . I ride with more confidence with them and that beats milage for Me anyway . Might try the Metzlers as friends have had the same good results as posted here. .Ride Safe...WVleo
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Metz 880 for me!! I get 16,000 - 17,000 on the rear, and 28,000 miles on the front.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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I was told to put 45 psi in the Metz on the Sport and EG.They said cupping would occur if it was less,both Harley and indy shop.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SportyPig
Metz 880 for me!! I get 16,000 - 17,000 on the rear, and 28,000 miles on the front.


Damn nice, thx all for the responses
 
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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I got well over 15,000 on the front and over 10,000 on the stock Dunlops.
 
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