Michelin Commander 2 Can't Believe It?
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I put a Dunlop AE on the rear of my '09 Ultra last time, works great. I may try the new Michelin as well, I have Michelin on my cars and love them. I'll see what the everyone says in a few months when I'll be due.
On the American/non-American made subject: The part that gets me is when companies want Made in American type money for stuff made in the third world... like a lot of the HD parts we buy. When I shop at Walmart I know I'm buying Chinese products and I pay Chinese made prices. When a company charges the Made in the USA price but its made elsewhere it burns me. Along with Harley Davidson, REI (the outdoor/camping store) has started that crap. A lot of the brands they carry are really expensive but the stuff is made in China, Vietnam, India...Either make it here and charge the price or make it there and give us the benefit.
On the American/non-American made subject: The part that gets me is when companies want Made in American type money for stuff made in the third world... like a lot of the HD parts we buy. When I shop at Walmart I know I'm buying Chinese products and I pay Chinese made prices. When a company charges the Made in the USA price but its made elsewhere it burns me. Along with Harley Davidson, REI (the outdoor/camping store) has started that crap. A lot of the brands they carry are really expensive but the stuff is made in China, Vietnam, India...Either make it here and charge the price or make it there and give us the benefit.
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From: Alabama
...Either make it here and charge the price or make it there and give us the benefit.
I definitely agree with this, But its not much that way, the top Brass just pockets the extra profits cause that now seems to be the Wall Street Way. When all the production is gone in the USA and theres hardly anyone left to buy stuff here
There going to wonder what the Hell Happened. Weve Lost the Chev and Ford place in our town, because of Factory Closings. The Rich dont buy those Brands. It aint over yet. The worst is yet to come. Keep buying and riding on those Asian Manufactured Products.
I definitely agree with this, But its not much that way, the top Brass just pockets the extra profits cause that now seems to be the Wall Street Way. When all the production is gone in the USA and theres hardly anyone left to buy stuff here
There going to wonder what the Hell Happened. Weve Lost the Chev and Ford place in our town, because of Factory Closings. The Rich dont buy those Brands. It aint over yet. The worst is yet to come. Keep buying and riding on those Asian Manufactured Products.
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From: Daytona, Fla.
...Either make it here and charge the price or make it there and give us the benefit.
I definitely agree with this, But its not much that way, the top Brass just pockets the extra profits cause that now seems to be the Wall Street Way. When all the production is gone in the USA and theres hardly anyone left to buy stuff here
There going to wonder what the Hell Happened. Weve Lost the Chev and Ford place in our town, because of Factory Closings. The Rich dont buy those Brands. It aint over yet. The worst is yet to come. Keep buying and riding on those Asian Manufactured Products.
I definitely agree with this, But its not much that way, the top Brass just pockets the extra profits cause that now seems to be the Wall Street Way. When all the production is gone in the USA and theres hardly anyone left to buy stuff here
There going to wonder what the Hell Happened. Weve Lost the Chev and Ford place in our town, because of Factory Closings. The Rich dont buy those Brands. It aint over yet. The worst is yet to come. Keep buying and riding on those Asian Manufactured Products.
So did you send it back?
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Good for you! You're doing your part!
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Lonerider, so what are you running now? I got a combined 35K out of the first two D407 rears on my 09, I don't expect any less out of the American Elite I installed last week, should hit 50K easy on only the third rear tire. 95% of that mileage was fully loaded two up and a high percentage of mountain twisties.
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
Please keep us posted with what you decide on.
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Cruiser
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From: Sylva,NC
bmaier,
right now I'm running a new OE wheel and tire i bought from a member on here, I only got 11500 on the last 407 before the American Elite, I have a CommanderII mounted and ready when the new 407 OE goes bad. I run a lot of 3rd gear and use a lot of engine braking here,I'm lucky if I have 100yard without a corner
right now I'm running a new OE wheel and tire i bought from a member on here, I only got 11500 on the last 407 before the American Elite, I have a CommanderII mounted and ready when the new 407 OE goes bad. I run a lot of 3rd gear and use a lot of engine braking here,I'm lucky if I have 100yard without a corner
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