Bad Michelin Commander 3s?
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Bad Michelin Commander 3s?
A few of us are having weird vibration issues with the new Commander 3, mine vibrates enough to make my feet and arms numb after a short trip, anyone else?
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that's encouraging, hopefully it's only a bad batch, the warranty claims person knew of others with similar issues.
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I just had 3s installed. The front tire, rolling straight at about 30 to 40mph, has a slight vibration. When you roll/turn left or right it stops.
What did you do to file a claim with Michelin?
Also, where did you buy your tires? Cycle City?
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The warranty claims person said to have a dealer inspect the tires and to call the claim number in. Problem is, I bought through Amazon and the return period has expired and the shop I had replace the front tire wasn't interested in getting involved. I replaced it with a Dunlop elite, the vibration in my handlebars is gone, still a buzz in the footboards, probably going to replace the rear also. If I would have known these tires were made in Thailand, I wouldn't have bought them. Dunlops were made in the USA.
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So what are they doing to resolve your problem?
I just had 3s installed. The front tire, rolling straight at about 30 to 40mph, has a slight vibration. When you roll/turn left or right it stops.
What did you do to file a claim with Michelin?
Also, where did you buy your tires? Cycle City?
I just had 3s installed. The front tire, rolling straight at about 30 to 40mph, has a slight vibration. When you roll/turn left or right it stops.
What did you do to file a claim with Michelin?
Also, where did you buy your tires? Cycle City?
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How many miles on the new Commander III's are you guys starting to feel this vibration? My Indie in Tulsa got mine from the Dallas area - had to wait on the rear for a bit - but as stated earlier, I've had no issues. With only 900 miles or so it is hard to judge but I just haven't had the time to ride.
I'm not a big Amazon fan for this reason. Way too many items appear to be this way and then you're stuck.
Please keep us posted.
I'm not a big Amazon fan for this reason. Way too many items appear to be this way and then you're stuck.
Please keep us posted.
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im having the same issues with vibration. I noticed the vibration happens between 50 and 60 mph. I took the bike out for 200 miles yesterday and my hands are numb. Does anyone know how to rectify the situation. I had the balance checked three times
