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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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Not for me - hopefully not at all. There’s only about 900 miles since they’ve been installed but so far they’re smooth.

Bad batch maybe?
 
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Not for me - hopefully not at all. There’s only about 900 miles since they’ve been installed but so far they’re smooth.

Bad batch maybe?
that's encouraging, hopefully it's only a bad batch, the warranty claims person knew of others with similar issues.
 
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that's encouraging, hopefully it's only a bad batch, the warranty claims person knew of others with similar issues.
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?
 

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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?
that's the exact Same experience everyone is having, mine got progressively worse with miles until it was just damn punishing for me to ride.
 
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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.
 
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Mine started right out of the gate. 0 miles.
 
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Originally Posted by Kenbow
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?
i’m 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
 
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3000 miles on them, no vibration!
 
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