Always ran metz 880's before I had the stock dunlops on my RG. IMO the best tire out there. I'm due to change this year and was considering the elite 3's ahead of the metz - that was before i read about the Pirellis. Ran lots of these tires on cars - always considered them the best so may go with the dragons

 

Agree completely! I have used Avons most of the time since my first Harley in the 70s. Use Venoms on my Glide, MU rear (they do both 140 and 150 in MU, I have just fitted their 150) and MT 130 front. Check Avon's website for pressures, as they are usually a little higher than for Dunlops.

 

I found this article about the Pirelli's after reading some of the comments, nice read.

http://www.motorcycle.com/products/p...iew-76648.html

 

After the OEM's, I went with Metzler 880's....because the local indy, didn't get the front tire in, when I asked him.
I switched to Elite 3's, and have been very pleased with them.

Which tire is better??? that's like asking which seat, ot which oil..... YOU have to go with what works for your riding. there is nothing wrong with the OEM tires...

 

What He Said...

 

was doing ok with 880's, but my last set cupped on me. went with avon venoms and they are the real deal. loved them. want to try the e3's, but need WWW - not sure if they make them yet. just havent looked.

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put the pirelli night dragons on and so far so good seem like a well made tire with good grip

 

+1.

I was much more interested in sticker/sportier tires when I rode a bike that could use them.

I love my 09RKPolice but when I lean it over, I hit hard parts long before I hit the outer limits of the tire.

 

I wanted the E-3's but according to Dunlop they do not make an E-3 that is recommended for my bike, an 04 FLHRSI.

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Well I think you were misinformed, unless I am missing something special about your bike. I have them on my '99 FLHR and one of my friends has them on his '03 FLHRC and another has them on his '04 RG.

Here are the sizes:
MT90B-16 (72H) Dunlop Elite 3 Bias-Ply Touring Front
MU90B-16 (78H) Dunlop Elite 3 Bias-Ply Touring Rear

www.jakewilson.com $209 shipped to my door in three days last summer (with promo code)

Love, love, love E3's.

Great wear and handling wet or dry and not road grove tracking!

 

There is a lot more to a tyre! Top quality tyres ride smoother and give excellent grip in all circumstances, are not as badly affected by ruts and bumps and are also kinder on your passenger. A Glide can use better tyres than stock ones, be sure!