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09-23-2008, 01:13 PM
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Brand new set of ME880's last week. I rode almost 400 miles on Saturday and got the best gas mileage ever, 52 mpg. The guys I rode with went slow and steady but even when I baby it I have never gotten over 48 mpg with the Dunlops.
09-23-2008, 02:34 PM
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Been busy riding and changing fluids all day
I got a few pics as I was rolling her out this morning.
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09-23-2008, 02:40 PM
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Here is a couple more, I just recently added the bars. A buddy gave them to me, they are his stock 02 wide glide bars.
09-23-2008, 02:44 PM
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That first picture shows how close i'm cutting it on the front, but it looks cooler and definatly improved the handling!
09-24-2008, 07:28 AM
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Quote:
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dbleagle
Don't forget to report back in about 6k miles or so...
I get on average 12.5K on my dunlops, front and rear...
Charlie D.
I'll gladly sacrifice some mileage for better handling. But suprisingly enough the Metzeler's get it done in both handling and mileage!
Ask around
09-24-2008, 09:00 AM
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Actually that tire was still in decent condition as far as the tread. It had cupped and dipped out, due to a worn out front suspension.
I got 16,000 on my first rear Metz and it looks like the second one will be about the same.
09-24-2008, 12:43 PM
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10K on my stocks, and they look like they will last at least another 10K. Not bad since I run the scoot pretty hard.
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