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16HD117

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Life of a rear Michelin Commander
« on: May 18, 2009, 11:31:38 AM »
While riding the Cherahala Skyway with the group from Ken's Ribfest this weekend I noticed that the rear of the bike would try to come around when setting up for a hard turn.  Not good!
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I checked the rear tire when we got back to CHL and it was slick as a baby's a**!

The bike has 26600 miles on it and I thought I replaced it at 20K.  Called the HD dealer this morning and it was installed at 16148!

Needles to say I'm happy with the mileage that I got out of the Commander.  10k plus out of a rear riding two up is damn good milage!  Putting the same thing back on!
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Re: Life of a rear Michelin Commander
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2009, 03:23:12 PM »
Hey 07Hd110

What are you running on the front? I put Commanders front and back on my road king and thought they were great, nice stable ride. I sold the bike after only 700 miles on these tires so can't say anything about long term ride. I am replacing back tire soon and don't know if I should match up Dunlops or go with Commander on the back.

Lance
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Re: Life of a rear Michelin Commander
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 03:32:35 PM »
Also have a Commander on the front.  It was installed at the same time as the rear.  Front is about 50% gone which is normal.  I Usually replaced two rears for every one front on the FLH's that I've owned.

I also like the ride from the Michelin, also seems to brake better in wet wether, except when the tires slick!
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Re: Life of a rear Michelin Commander
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2009, 05:03:57 PM »
Quote from: VI48 on May 18, 2009, 03:23:12 PM
Hey 07Hd110

What are you running on the front? I put Commanders front and back on my road king and thought they were great, nice stable ride. I sold the bike after only 700 miles on these tires so can't say anything about long term ride. I am replacing back tire soon and don't know if I should match up Dunlops or go with Commander on the back.

Lance


I had the same issue - needed to do the back and front was still good... Went Dunlop on the rear again, will go to both when the front craps out - probably another rear left in it. 

Too many good reports on the Mich tires to not go that route - but I am afraid to mix tires front and rear.

Sean
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Re: Life of a rear Michelin Commander
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2009, 03:21:22 PM »
I'm really likin' Michelin commanders on both of my machines.  Did very well on the Purple Bike in the mountains this past weekend.
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