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Apr 16, 2013 | 06:21 AM

#21

Notgrownup

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Originally Posted by ironhead3fan

Not saying that I may have been able to react better than I did, I am sure I could have. I have read how good the wet traction is with the Metzlers. I have also heard how much better the Metzlers handle the grooves and seal strips in the road. Figured I would find out for myself and order a set.

BTW, I currently have the Dunlop 402's. I don't think they make the E3 to fit my bike. I did also look at the Michelin Commanders and almost went with those.

Pretty sure the Bias EIII MU90B16 fits your bike.

Apr 17, 2013 | 07:02 PM

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ironhead3fan

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Metzlers should be in by Friday, I will get them installed on Saturday. Hoping I made the right choice!

Apr 17, 2013 | 07:17 PM

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bigdumbnoitall00

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e3 should fit and is a better tire than your 402. I'm now on me880,good tire but i have to give a slight edge to the e3,think they griped better.and they definitely lasted longer.

Apr 17, 2013 | 07:32 PM

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CSS_FXD

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Never heard of a Metzler 888 but I have heard of a Metzeler 888. I'm getting the tried and true 880 in a month to get rid of my worn 402's. excited should be like a new bike.

Apr 17, 2013 | 08:04 PM

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Troubleman

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I've always run Dunlops, and the only time they've slipped in corners is when I've pushed it too aggressively for the conditions. Less expensive and last alot longer.

Apr 17, 2013 | 08:14 PM

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rkoivisto

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Dunlops

When I bought my 08, it didn't take long to wish I had got Antilock brakes. The Brembo's grabbed so hard I had a couple of instances where the rear end was coming around to be the front end.

Scared the crap out of me. Then after I wore out the Dunnie, I went to an E3. I never thought of ABS again. The E3's do make more noise in the corners, but the grip the road way better than a Dunlop.

Never tried a Metezeler, but my money would be on an E3 for a pre 09.

Dunlop does make a great tire for a post 09 though... it's call an SP5000.

Apr 17, 2013 | 08:16 PM

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bigdumbnoitall00

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got to love all the love hate for dunlops but....NOBODY ever says 402 or e3?

Apr 17, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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2black1s

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Originally Posted by rkoivisto

... Then after I wore out the Dunnie, I went to an E3. I never thought of ABS again. The E3's do make more noise in the corners, but the grip the road way better than a Dunlop...

Just for the record, an E3 is a Dunlop.