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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Had the MC II's installed on my bike Friday and put about 500 miles on them this weekend. Some interstate, but mainly curvy two lane back country roads.
Wow, what a difference from the Dunlop 402's. Temps were in the 90's and bike just handled great, especially in the curves. Just seemed to hold the line much easier and smoother than stock tires. I debated on these tires, cause some guys told me they don't like sand on the roads. Well, I don't think any tire does. Just wanted to post my opinion on these.
 
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They only recently became available for my Dyna and I put them on about 2,000 miles ago and I totally agree. I'm hoping to see twice the tire mileage and I'm a happy camper!!
 
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Just had them put on my limited last month. I'll give a full report in Oct after I return from the Smoky Mountains.
 
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They only recently became available for my Dyna and I put them on about 2,000 miles ago and I totally agree. I'm hoping to see twice the tire mileage and I'm a happy camper!!
I had them on my 07 FXDC. I put about 5k miles on them and loved them. They handled great and to me were far superior to the Dunlops. The biggest thing was that DIDN'T chase every road snake on the road.
I traded the bike for an 07 EGC.
 
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3300 miles on mine so far, I love them. Not one complaint.
They even handled really well in the rain/flood we got caught in a couple months back.


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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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half my fleets have switched to the Commander IIs, they rave about them.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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I finally found a sucker, I mean rider to give my <300 mile c2 to. I will never waste another dollar on a Michelin tire.
 
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The Commander II is number one on my tire list when I need one.
 
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I've had my Commander IIs for a month or so now, and I can tell a big improvement over the stock Dunlops. Smoother riding; better traction, including wet roads; don't even notice anymore when I go over tar snakes or grooves in the pavement. I'm really happy with these tires.

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I don't need tires yet but I'm reading all the topics about these tires. They are on the top of my tire list when I replace my stock tires.
 
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