I just wanted to say "WOW"!!!
My bike has always felt loose. ('03 FLHTCI w/ 10k miles) When it was on Doc's dyno he even felt it, and made comments to the effect of the swing arm bushings might be toast.
I had new wheels (17" Road Winder in front and 16" Road Winder in the rear) and tires ( Dunlop E3'S) ready to go on but didn't want them on the dyno. So once I got the bike home and was able to get myself off of it after the dyno session, I took it apart. The swing arm bushings are fine, WTH? So I put the tires and wheels on it and it's a whole different bike. After putting a couple hundred miles on it this weekend, I was relieved!
The final test was, I have a bad gouge in the road on my way to work, looks like someone lost a wheel, been there for years. If you hit it before it had a pucker factor, I hit it this AM and it went right over it, barely even felt it. (I thought I missed it) I'm a believer, just wanted to share.
Jody

 

Hey Guys

Need front and rear tires for my Harley.
At the present time my bike is being put together due to a new paint job.

What's on my bike now are: Dunlops MT90B16's 74H Rear & 71H Front.

With all the different tire manufactures; which is the BEST tire to buy in Very Hot Weather Condition such as where I live here in Las Vegas NV.


There are: Dunlop; Avon; Bridgestone; Metzeler; Pirelli; Michelin; Continental.

Its enough to drive a guy CRAZY

Considering again the Very Hot Weather here in Vegas.
What brand of tire would you buy and why
and would it be: A RADIAL or BAIS TIRE

 

No radial for you. I would try the E3's I think you would really like them.

 

Hey Two Brothers

I'm in the dark about your meaning of: E3'S
and you not thinking RADIALS would be good for me ~ please explain ?

Just what is an E3 tire and how much do they cost ?

Thanks guys

 

E3's are by Dunlop and cost around $118.00 to $124.00. Go to JakeWilson.com and check their tire prices. Also do a search here for Dunlop E3's plenty of information. I just brought a rear tire from JakeWilson myself.

 

I've been looking for a new rear tire, came down to the E3's and the Dunlop Qualifier's. Thanks for the info.

 

I ordered a rear E3 Tuesday morning and it was at my door the next day from JakeWilson .com. Now I can't wait until this snow clears and get the tire installed and see how it rides.

 

The full name is Dunlop Elite 3's or E3 for short. Never run them but have heard great things about them and the Metzler's ME 880 from some of the group I ride with. I think both models have a harder middle area than edge to increase mileage and keep good traction.