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Michelin Commander II's

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Jun 18, 2013.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I will be putting on about 1200 this weekend too. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 2, 2013
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    Good to hear. Be interesting to see how they handle for you and the milage you end up getting.
    joshbob, Jul 3, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    DOn't put to many, 1200 is 15% of your tread life and
    you have your long trip LOL
    hotroadking, Jul 3, 2013
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    :D Strap another tire on instead of gas cans;)
    Lucifer, Jul 3, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Now that's a better idea, :D
    FLHTbiker, Jul 3, 2013
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    The jury is still out on the gas cans but am leaning towards a yes on those.


    A tire on the back? Hmmmmm? :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 3, 2013
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Well, you could do both...a tire won't go in the saddlebags;) Another option JB is have a tire at Reds or Ultra's,then if you need it you have one and could use the shop they use to have it mounted...if not strap it on for the return home...It could be a little PIA if you had to keep packing and unpacking every time you took the luggage off the bike
    Lucifer, Jul 4, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just have HR carry it in her lap.


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    hotroadking, Jul 4, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You all forgot about the one in the front.

    But putting the ridiculous aside would recommend a good towing insurance policy for whenever one travels. Road America has a good one for example.

    Just remember one thing JB those gas cans are like carrying a bomb in those saddle bags.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 4, 2013
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    No didn't forget ....I usually go 2 to 1 for rear to fronts...only heard about front and rear replacement at the same time from youse guys with the new bikes and the new lower profile tires on them...
    I agree I'd be a little nervous carrying a sealed up gas can in a saddlebag ....Seen a couple times a gas can in the trunk of a car with the vent closed....it was pretty swollen ....

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    Lucifer, Jul 4, 2013
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    Started a separate thread for the ND's buddy!!:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 7, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Talked with a guy on our chapter ride last weekend who I really trust what he says. He bought the Michelin tire and like it very much. Asked him about wet weather and he said it was very good on wet roads.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 8, 2013
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    C'mon man:rolleyes:
    cardboard, Jul 8, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's why we don't take anything ya say as gospel


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    hotroadking, Jul 8, 2013
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Oh
    Now it's my fault
    cardboard, Jul 8, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    well ya posted it here, on the inner net
    so heck it can't be true...
    hotroadking, Jul 8, 2013
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    I for one ain't scared of Michelin tires. I just don't like the Michelin company and won't give them 5 pennies of my money.


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    Fatboy128, Jul 8, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, me to. I really like the new Dunlop's on my 12, they stick like glue and wear like iron. :D
    FLHTbiker, Jul 8, 2013
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    Heh, maybe I should ride the roads your buddy does...or I just bought 2 dud Michelins:rolleyes: My worn out E3's were as good in rain as my new Michelins,I replaced the E3's because they were getting pretty loose in the rain and they were not quite worn to the bars...Michelins were OK if I didn't come out of 4th gear and in a straight line...I think in the fall when temps go in the 40° range they'd be scary in the rain...Dry roads and warm temps,they're fine,but that would cut my riding down about 50% if that was the only time I rode...
    Lucifer, Jul 9, 2013
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