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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Here is what Dunlop says:

"We have checked inflation pressures at several touring rallies and found a high percentage of rear tires to be underinflated. In addition, weight checks of the rear axles of these motorcycles indicated a number of tires were loaded beyond maximum capacity."

"For touring motorcycle loading, follow these general guidelines:

Light loads-single rider with some luggage (up to 200 lb. total)-minimum tire pressure of 32 psi front and 36 psi rear must be maintained.

Heavier loads-dual riding and/or luggage (from 200 lb. total up to maximum motorcycle capacity stated in the owner's manual)-pressure of 36 psi front and 40 psi rear must be maintained.

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For any dual riding or fully loaded use, 40 psi must be maintained in all Dunlop rear tires fitted to touring motorcycles."


http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info....asp?id=31#tip
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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i here all the talk about the e3 ,what type tire is it . elite3 . what diff do they make
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Bingo!! 36f/40r it'll be for our next 2-up trip ...as always you guys rock!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Hucks ....http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...tire.asp?id=86
Awesome tires, positive difference is notable! Won't go back to 402s even if I can't get whitewalls on the E3, the benefits outweigh the aesthetics ...8]
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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BTW ...the 160/80-16 does fit on the rear ...God what a post ***** ...LoL
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jinks
One morning I noticed a noise like a bearing howl coming from my rear wheel.
Gold Wing riders often mention a howl on cornering, and my rear E3 howls a bit on hard turns, not enough to be even the slightest concern, however. It now has 16k on it and I didn't notice it until recently. The straight-line howl I've been chasing for a year now has turned out to be a bad bearing in either the primary or tranny and will be dealt with next week. At one time I blamed that on the tire, then the belt, neither of which was the culprit.

As for pressure, I'm running 37F/40R cold, same as I always ran on the D402's.
 

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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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i have 10000 on my tires now ,after the next road trip im having them changed .i guess ill try the e3's
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by txfxstrider
I'm running the same as in my 402s, 36 front and 40 rear. I run these pressures all the time whether solo or two up.
I'm running the same.
 
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Originally Posted by vinnieee
I'm running the same.
+3. 36/40 here as well.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hucks 08
i have 10000 on my tires now ,after the next road trip im having them changed .i guess ill try the e3's
Hey Hucks, go to www.cyclegear.com for your EIII. They have a 20% sale right now. Both tires, front and reat for 98 bux each, and with the 20% off, the're are 176 bux. And only 8$ per tire shiping.
 
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