Dunlop elite3
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I got about 12K on the set and to be quite honest, I really haven't experienced any noticeable difference in handling, braking or overall performance with them over the stock Dunlop 402's.
I have 50K on D402's and the wear and handling have been great. No one can tell me that they are a poor performing tire. I have put them thru all kinds of conditions including 80 mph in a down pour 2 up and fully loaded. I know, not a smart thing to do but the situation warranted it, but that is another story.
Anyway, I heard raves about the E3's and their superior handling over grated bridges and tar snakes. C'mon, how many grated bridges do we actually ride over and how long is the ride? As for the tar snakes, I don't recall them being an issue when riding in dry conditions, but let's face it, a wet tar snake is still a wet tar snake and I found myself slipping on these with both sets of tires. Neither the 402's or the E3's were exceptional on wet tar snakes.
Now almost from the start with the E3's I got a howling sound from the front tire, especially when cornering. I figured I could live with it, but lately with 12K on them the howling is incredible. Even mama commented on the noise and she is hearing impaired. I will run these until they need to be replaced but I will probably be going back to the stock 402's. They have been a good tire IMO. The E3's just don't impress me.
Not impressed.
I have 50K on D402's and the wear and handling have been great. No one can tell me that they are a poor performing tire. I have put them thru all kinds of conditions including 80 mph in a down pour 2 up and fully loaded. I know, not a smart thing to do but the situation warranted it, but that is another story.
Anyway, I heard raves about the E3's and their superior handling over grated bridges and tar snakes. C'mon, how many grated bridges do we actually ride over and how long is the ride? As for the tar snakes, I don't recall them being an issue when riding in dry conditions, but let's face it, a wet tar snake is still a wet tar snake and I found myself slipping on these with both sets of tires. Neither the 402's or the E3's were exceptional on wet tar snakes.
Now almost from the start with the E3's I got a howling sound from the front tire, especially when cornering. I figured I could live with it, but lately with 12K on them the howling is incredible. Even mama commented on the noise and she is hearing impaired. I will run these until they need to be replaced but I will probably be going back to the stock 402's. They have been a good tire IMO. The E3's just don't impress me.
Not impressed.
Last edited by soos; Feb 12, 2013 at 06:52 PM.
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
I've run E3's on my last two bikes and I think they are good tires. The set I have on my SG now have 10k miles on them and look like they have a ways to go. I do notice some humming, but it doesn't bother me all that much. I got mine from Jake Wilson also, best price I could find at the time.
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
Good performing tire but slightly worn front tire will make you feel like you have something wrong with the front end.Rear lasts lot longer then 402 on my 07 UC but front gives me almost identical mileage as the stock did, may be due to my aggressive riding style.Stock 402 rear was 3 to 1 front tire and Elite 3 is 2 to 1 front but stock rear used to give little over 6K but Elite 3 little over 9K.
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A friend loved his E3s, plenty of grip, long term mileage with a hard-ridden Road King with 115hp or so.
Are you referring to a low speed sweeper or is your exhaust that quiet?
Are you referring to a low speed sweeper or is your exhaust that quiet?
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