All in all, I'm pleased with my commander ll's. Tbey did fine on the track, are ok in the rain, smooth stable ride, very predictable with good feedback.

If there is anything that perhaps disappoints, it is hard braking. Stopping distances seem long to me. That's at the edge of traction, tires chirping.

 

I have a question. My oem Dunlap front is badly cupped and looks like dry rot between the treads with only 6700 miles the rear looks good. Would I have any issues putting the CII on the front and leaving the rear alone? It's a '15 Ultra usually solo rider.

Not happy having to buy new tire with such low miles. Yes, before you ask I check tire pressure once a week. Usually ride until gets below 25F.

Thanks

 

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" to me they don't feel as hard planted in the road as other tires."

Common sense,softer tires stick better and dont last near as long as tires like c2's are specifically designed to be that have harder more durable rubber compound that dosen't stick as well riding in hi perf cond but do in fact last 2x to in some cases 3x longer (like designed to do) then a tire that sticks/handles better.

So hitting the throttle real hard coming out of corners is not what the avg rider does because they know the hi trq an HD v-twin has can easily get the bike loose not being smartest thing to do.

That type riding is more of a HIGH PERF RIDING CONDITION REQUIRING A STICKY HI PERF TIRE THAT DOESNT LAST NEAR AS LONG AS THE C2'S THAT ISNT DESIGNED TO BE USED IN HI PERF RIDING COND LIKE THAT IN THE 1ST PLACE.

So of course sticky tires that have a much shorter srvc life handle & stick better hammering the throttle out of corners then tires like C2's with harder compound do that lasts 2x longer on avg to as much as 3x longer.

Just sayin.

 

You'll be fine with mixing both.

 

before you spend the money on a new tire, see if you can get that one replaced under warranty. if your hd dealer won't help you directly, try calling dunlop while you are there at the dealership.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com...warranty-info/

 

Thanks "not grown up" and "skratch"

My plan is to go to Barb's on Monday and see what they can do. I understand Dunlap has a 3 year warranty. So I will take that advice with me to the dealer.

 

negative ghostrider. the Dunlop warranty is if the tread is less than 50% worn, Dunlop will replace the tire. you pay for mounting and balancing. after 50% tread life, Dunlop will pro-rate the tire. you still pay for mounting and balancing.

the exception is up to 6 years from the date of manufacture.

the link in my post above is to the dunop warranty which will give you the specifics. (it does mention that if you use a wet/dry balance agent, the tire is not covered....)

 

just bought a 2013 Road King that has Michelin's on it. geeez this thing handles the road like no tomorrow. i still cant believe how good it handles it. better than my truck. even my truck will grab the road imperfections and shift me this way and that way, but not my bike. they handle so good that when it comes time for new tires it will be Michelin"s.

 

The original (POS) Dunlops that came on my HD when new were shot @ only 9,700 miles.

The front was horribly cupped making all sorts of noise/howeling & vibrating like heck.
the c2 is doing the exact same thing.
is there anything better out there?

 

I haven't tried Michelins, except the stock Scorchers on my Sporty, for no better reason than when I try other brands on my bikes I go by personal recommendations. I prefer Avons on my Harleys and will fit them soon on my Sporty.

IMHO Avons are sublime! Great grip all in weather conditions and compliant and comfy. What more could we possibly want?!