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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2007, 08:38:38 PM »
Page 22 of Metzlers tire guide states.

Recommended Miniumum Tire Pressures(PSI)

ME880 Marathon         Solo         2up light      2up Heavy
Front                        38-40       40-42            40-42
Rear                         44-46       46-48            48-50


I actual run the front @44-46 it feels better. JMHO
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #31 on: May 10, 2007, 10:32:29 PM »
I just knew it.... magoo, you've done it again!!  :) ;)
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2007, 09:01:18 AM »
Quote from: SEULTRA on May 10, 2007, 10:32:29 PM
I just knew it.... magoo, you've done it again!!  :) ;)

Yeap I did.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2007, 04:48:24 PM »
magoo, you are correct, sir!!  The chart above says it, and I have talked to Metz reps and people who have run the tires...they MUST have more psi to wear/perform properly.  You'd think they'd be hard as a brick with 50psi, but the ride quality is better than the stock dunlops, IMO. 
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2007, 05:09:16 PM »
A friend of mine ran Metzlers at HD recommended pressures.  Rear tire wore badly and was cupped.  Metzler rep in Daytona confirmed those pressures - magoo nailed it.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #35 on: May 16, 2007, 09:16:01 AM »
Got the new tires mounted and on last night.  First impression very positive they feel good don't track the grooves,  with less pressure bumps aren't so hard.  We let you know when I have them broken in and some miles on them.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #36 on: May 16, 2007, 09:54:20 AM »
Got about 5K on the E3's, ride great and good wear so far. Better grips in turns, don't have much rain use yet (knock on wood) lucky on all trips so far! But definitely better than stock, john
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #37 on: May 16, 2007, 02:44:49 PM »
Like Terry stated, run the tires at the maximum pressures on the ME880's and they'll like you for it.  I will continue to run the 880's or try the Elite 3's when the time comes..  It's hard to believe the 880's ride as well as they do with 42F and 48R..  I will never go back to the stock tire.  If I were to buy a new bike, the tires would be the first to go.  We all know the MOCO know's what's best for us..     ::)
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2007, 03:00:04 PM »
Quote from: Boatman on May 16, 2007, 02:44:49 PM
Like Terry stated, run the tires at the maximum pressures on the ME880's and they'll like you for it.  I will continue to run the 880's or try the Elite 3's when the time comes..  It's hard to believe the 880's ride as well as they do with 42F and 48R..  I will never go back to the stock tire.  If I were to buy a new bike, the tires would be the first to go.  We all know the MOCO know's what's best for us..     ::)

Same here, Bob...could not believe the difference I felt with the Metz's on the bike.  Will never own another 402 if I can help it.  I have the EIII's on the rear of the Vrod, but they put a tire on the front, D208 ZR that has a straight line groove down the center which will follow certain grooves in the road.  It's been replaced with the D207 ZR which has no centerline groove.  I like the EIII, but will probably change to Metz because of the front when the time comes.  If they ever come out with an 18" front in the EIII that's got a decent load rating, I might give them a try on the Ultra.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2007, 03:25:43 PM »
Quote from: TCnBham on May 11, 2007, 04:48:24 PM
magoo, you are correct, sir!!  The chart above says it, and I have talked to Metz reps and people who have run the tires...they MUST have more psi to wear/perform properly.  You'd think they'd be hard as a brick with 50psi, but the ride quality is better than the stock dunlops, IMO. 
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I just installed Metz's along with some renegade wheels and couldn't believe the difference in handling between them and the stock dunlops ;D I'm with Terry about not going back to the 402's.When the time comes I will for sure install Metz's on my FLSTSCI.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2007, 08:57:19 PM »
Just ordered a set of Elite 3 tires from Tires Unlimited in Ohio...
Phone#1-800-628-4737

They list on Ebay also...have 100% positive.

They currently have them on special.
mu90b16 for $97 and mt90b16 for $84 and shipping was $19 to Ky.

Just thought this might be helpful info. for someone.

Barry
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2007, 08:58:18 PM »
Forgot to add...they have about fifty of each in stock.

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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #42 on: May 22, 2007, 09:03:07 PM »
Quote from: displacing air on May 22, 2007, 08:57:19 PM
Just ordered a set of Elite 3 tires from Tires Unlimited in Ohio...
Phone#1-800-628-4737

They list on Ebay also...have 100% positive.

They currently have them on special.
mu90b16 for $97 and mt90b16 for $84 and shipping was $19 to Ky.

Just thought this might be helpful info. for someone.

Barry

Thanks Barry.  My E-IIIs went on right before MV.  So 6-7k on them now.  Front is still great.  But will need a back before Nelson.  It's fine now.  But another 2-2.5k will have it down far enough to throw away.
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2007, 05:32:18 AM »
Quote from: displacing air on May 22, 2007, 08:57:19 PM
Just ordered a set of Elite 3 tires from Tires Unlimited in Ohio...
Phone#1-800-628-4737

They list on Ebay also...have 100% positive.

They currently have them on special.
mu90b16 for $97 and mt90b16 for $84 and shipping was $19 to Ky.

Just thought this might be helpful info. for someone.

Barry
That is a good price.  We were quoted in and around $160 for front and $180 for rear at the local HD shop. 
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Re: Dunlop Elite III's
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2007, 09:03:22 AM »
I'm suprised more of you aren't using the Avons -- they grip great in rain and on grooved roads, they have a very high load rating, and they wear the sames as the Metz's and III.

This is my first set and I cant say enough good things about them.

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