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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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What a difference!

I swapped my Dunwop rear to a Michelin Commander and what a difference, so much smoother.. I cant wait to swap the front out
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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I'll be right behind you as soon as my E III's wear out.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Good to hear, I've got a commander sitting down the basement ready to go on, sure wish they would come out with a commander II for the front 18" inch wheel.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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I wonder how much improvement you feel is just because you're replacing a worn out tire with new? I noticed a difference when I swapped wheels on my two bikes with 4k and 8k on them.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Same here... will be swapping out the front OEM very soon. As Savino said, I do wonder how much of the improvement felt is because I replaced an old tire with a new. But I am still very happy with the CII in the rear after about 4K miles, hardly shows any wear and handles great. Looking forward to the new front CII.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Does it come in wide white wall?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Commander II does not have a white wall option.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I have just purchased a 2005 Electroglide we the stock Dunlops on it. Also have a 2006 Road King with Dunlops that are nearly new. On the Electroglide I put the Commanders on the front and back, major improvement. I live n Flordia and there are a few bridges with grates and with these tires I do not get that pulling effect. It is also the rainy season and I do not get that hydro planing either. The Road King will be outfitted in the winter which is my favorite time to ride here,
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by big blue bike ii
commander ii does not have a white wall option.
booooo!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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About 3k on my MCII's now and they are as smooth as the day I got them, 40 psi in rear and 36 front. Considered Dyna Beads but went with Ride On which not only balances but seals punctures.
 

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