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Aug 10, 2009 | 09:04 PM

#11

retyddone

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The E-3 worked good for me. I got 17,000 out of the back with 4/32 left when I got a nail in it. So I get to start on a new one.
Try a set and you will like then very good wear and rain grooves and tar snakes don't have them moving all over on you.

Martin

Aug 10, 2009 | 10:06 PM

#12

Road Hawg

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From: Draper, Utah

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Originally Posted by iclick

I'm elated with the performance and durability of the E3 rear, which has been on the bike now for 16k miles with 4/32" tread remaining in the center (9.5/32" is new). The previous two D402's lasted 10k each, so this is a radical improvement. I just installed an E3 front tire about 6k ago and groove tracking is reduced considerably. This tire is a winner all-round and I see no downside to them unless you must have WW, as they are only available in BW.

I'm liking the sound of the E3.. iclick it sounds like you had the E3 on the rear before you changed the front. Did you run the D402 and E3 at the some time? I assume if you did it didn't affect the handling of the bike, I know some tires are not compatible.

Aug 11, 2009 | 01:21 AM

#13

dgretz

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From: NoCal

+1 on the E3's got 14K on the rear and still have 1K left but changing as will be going on the ~4K ride next week

Aug 11, 2009 | 02:13 AM

#14

marc52454

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From: Wenatchee,WA

I just put the E3 on the back left the stock 402 on the front handles better then when it was new. I got mine from Jake Wilson online for 118.00 ship included for the MU90

Aug 11, 2009 | 02:47 AM

#15

mike5511

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From: NW Arkansas

Thought for sure I would see something about the Michillins on here. Two of the guys I ride with have them and won't run anything else. They wear better than the stock tire, handle way better wet or dry, but don't come in WW either.

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:32 AM

#16

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

Avon Venoms! You'll get the mileage you're after plus excellent grip in all conditions.

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:37 AM

#17

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

I had the Venoms on my EG classic and only got 7k miles but WOW,,, handles in the twisties...The wear was my biggest problem...Tried Michelins but in all fairness they were not rated 77H, they were 74H because i got one for $50.00...tRYING e3 NEXT BUT WON'T COUNT OUT THE michelin commander yet... it was very quiet.

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:44 AM

#18

bullseye

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From: Tennessee

E3's are great. Soft rubber on the outside hard in the middle so you don't end up with a flat spot along the center of the tire. Motorcycle Superstore had good prices and free shipping over $100. Just bought a front for $103.