Elite 3s in the rain

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04-06-2010, 01:27 PM

websterdan

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So, do they make the Elite IIIs for the 2010 bikes? Has any one any long term eval on the Michellins, the dealers are selling?

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04-06-2010, 01:30 PM

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Does it make a difference bias or radial? I noticed the two different types for this tire - or are they basically the same thing?

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04-06-2010, 01:34 PM

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Radial = Goldwings

Bias = Harleys

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04-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Thanks!

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04-06-2010, 06:05 PM

woodhog17

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Just broke in a pair of new E-3s yesterday. Didn't ride in the rain but the tires seem really good in the dry. Tar snakes don't affect them. Steel bridges, barely noticable.
So far I like 'em.

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04-06-2010, 06:05 PM

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Where can you buy the E3's for az 2009 Ultra? I contacted Jake Wilson and he says they do not carry the size I need...
130/80B17 65H

180/65B16 81H

"Unfortunately we do not carry the 180/65B16 81H to match it, nor do we carry the Elite’s in those sizes, sorry!"

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04-06-2010, 06:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldandslow

I rode my bike, Saturday, in a pouring rain. I had Dunlop Elite3s installed last winter and wasn't sure how good they would do in the rain. I had to stop fast as a stop light changed on me at the last second. I always apply the rear brake a fraction of a second before the front brake to settle the bikes suspension. When I applied the rear brake, firmly, the ABS released the rear brake as the rear tire was about to skid and then re-applied the rear brake immediately. I applied the front brake just a fraction of a second after the rear and it, along with the rear brake, brought the bike to a halt RIGHT NOW! I was very impressed with the tires in the wet as it had just started raining after a long dry spell and the oil on the road had not completely washed off. I also thought, I'll never buy a new bike without ABS.

Thanks for the report. I just had the E3’s put on my bike and got caught in a frog chocker riding home. While I did not have any sudden stops, they seemed to handle well.

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