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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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i never found the floorboards on the 402"s one day on the e3 and taking a sweeper the wife says what was the noise i say nothin honey,next day found it again wife promptly smacks me and says slow down.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2black1s
You can't make a valid comparison between ANY new tire and one with 20k on it. You could have put the exact same tire back on there as the original and it would feel worlds better. New tires make a huge difference.

While I understand how happy you are with your new tire, don't attribute all of that happiness to changing the tire model. Most of it is simply from the tires being new, regardless of the model.
+ one what he said. Anytime you change tires on a motorcycle even if its the same tire make and model it makes the bike ride like a new bike.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
i never found the floorboards on the 402"s one day on the e3 and taking a sweeper the wife says what was the noise i say nothin honey,next day found it again wife promptly smacks me and says slow down.
Gives a fresh meaning to 'cruise control'!
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Ah, a message from my favourite windshield maker!!!!! I don't know about tire heaven but it does give a warm feeling there!!!!!!!

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I just saw this. : ) the windshield elves we had working went on strike, so I had to slave away in the shop with gooey plastic goodness. Glad you're enjoying the ride, (not quoting our slogan) . OH and since you brought it up, stop spending money on tires, and buy another windshield! They're on sale! lol. Glad you're happy with both though in truth!
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 2black1s
You can't make a valid comparison between ANY new tire and one with 20k on it. You could have put the exact same tire back on there as the original and it would feel worlds better. New tires make a huge difference.

While I understand how happy you are with your new tire, don't attribute all of that happiness to changing the tire model. Most of it is simply from the tires being new, regardless of the model.
Like when we were kids and we got new tennis shoes. We would think we could run fast and jump higher. LOL!!!!
 
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