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Apr 19, 2009 | 04:21 PM

#61

JacktheBagger

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Any change in tire height affecting ABS , IIRC , probly affects the speed sensor for the ABS , which may affect the way the ABS is activated ..

Apr 19, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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rocknrod

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Look again...still there...

I will cut an paste what is there:
Part Description Price
314402 120/70ZR21 Front $108.45 Add to Cart
314433 130/70R18 Front $126.25 Add to Cart
314431 150/80R17 Front $157.00 Add to Cart
314434 180/60R16 Rear $170.53 Add to Cart
314432 180/70R16 Rear $171.14 Add to Cart
314401 240/40R18 Rear $142.34 Add to Cart
314400 250/40R18 Rear $142.35 Add to Cart

I dont see the Harley sizes.
Nor do I see the 160-80-16's people are talking about.

Apr 19, 2009 | 04:25 PM

#63

skulley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BaggerDriver

Any change in tire height affecting ABS , IIRC , probly affects the speed sensor for the ABS , which may affect the way the ABS is activated ..

went out riding yesterday for 4 hours and didn't have any difference in the brakes the abs or any thing, i don't know if it affected it or not but there is no noticeable difference

Apr 19, 2009 | 04:28 PM

#64

ctmedic

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From: Naugatuck, CT

The biggest diffrence and why Harleys dont use Radials is wieght. The wieght rating for Bias Ply is greater then the Radials.

I dont believe Harley puts any radial tires on there touring bikes at all.

I am close to 7K on this set of E3s and love not only the wear but the performance both on the highway and on twisties has been fantastic. They really hold the road nicely.

Apr 19, 2009 | 04:46 PM

#65

Taterdog

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Maybe someone already said, but how do the E3's handle on wet pavement? That's the main reason I went from the stock Dunlops on my bike to the Michelin Commanders.

Apr 20, 2009 | 07:01 AM

#66

Notgrownup

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rocknrod

look again...there are 2 areas to look for Elite 3... see my cut n paste
314435 130/70-18 Front $116.25 Add to Cart 314415 150/80-16 Rear $104.22 Add to Cart 314436 160/80B16 Rear $147.02 Add to Cart 314413 90/90-21 Front $82.91 Add to Cart 314412 MM90-19 Front $80.13 Add to Cart 314411 MR90-18 Front $108.99 Add to Cart 314410 MT90B16 Front $95.16 Add to Cart 314421 MT90B16 Rear $112.55 Add to Cart 314422 MU90B16 Rear $109.70 Add to Cart 314420 MV85B15 Rear $127.80 Add to Cart

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:48 AM

#67

pounder35

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From: Woodstock, Ga

Spoke Rims

Are you all using these tires with spokes or alloys?? And how about a tube are you ordering that as well??

Apr 20, 2009 | 04:57 PM

#68

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by pounder35

Are you all using these tires with spokes or alloys?? And how about a tube are you ordering that as well??

Alloys in my case, but like any tubeless tire the E3 can be mounted with a tube on a laced rim or otherwise.

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Apr 20, 2009 | 05:03 PM

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iclick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Taterdog

Maybe someone already said, but how do the E3's handle on wet pavement? That's the main reason I went from the stock Dunlops on my bike to the Michelin Commanders.

The E3's were originally designed for Gold Wings to address complaints by GW riders of poor tire mileage. Before I purchased my first E3 I checked the GW forums and found nearly universal praise for them in wet and dry conditions. If it does well on a heavier touring bike known for handling prowress, my thoughts were that it will surely do as well on a Harley. I was right and see the same kudos on the HD forums now that this tire has caught on with the Dark Side as well. I don't believe I've seen one negative remark about it in the past couple of years since it became known to us.