New front E3 on the way

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

It's not about you, Wyatt!
Some people adjust their belts before they break them.

Actually, I noticed the belt was a tad loose when I was taking things apart.. It ain't loose now.

Besides, I only broke 1 belt in 124k miles.

[Bone Stockman]

I must have big nuts on my shocks, I can't get the George's Garage wrench on either side of my axle, and I can barely get the stock one on there. Crow's foot actually sounds like a good idea.

[MegaGlide]

Your nuts are probably swolen, then.

[Bone Stockman]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

Your nuts are probably swolen, then.

According to Google, "beating off" is just a figure of speech. It appears I need to refine my technique.

[MegaGlide]

Ah.

[RoadWolf]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

http://www.swmototires.com/
Dunlop Elite 3 MT90-16 Front
SKU 314410
$128.95 delivered.
They've always had the best price/service, so I didn't shop around. Somebody may have it cheaper.

Just ordered a rear E3.
Pleased so far.
I'm going to see if it's here yet...

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by RoadWolf

Just ordered a rear E3.
Pleased so far.
I'm going to see if it's here yet...

I hope you ordered the MU and not the MT.

[Uesque]

Well if you didn't shop around before you order, don't start after or you'll end up saying things like

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

Dammit.

and

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

Piss!

[RoadWolf]

Originally Posted by Backroad Mike

I hope you ordered the MU and not the MT.

I'm currently running the MT.
What's the issue?

[Backroad Mike]

The difference is tire width, tread thickness and load rating.

Look here

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...tire.asp?id=86

For me, a two up bagger towing a trailer, the last one I'd choose is the MT. Usually the MU90 but I've done the MV85 too.

When using the old Dunflop 402 I used the MU85B16.

[RoadWolf]

Originally Posted by Backroad Mike

The difference is tire width, tread thickness and load rating.

Elite 3 rear tire

width depth load
MT90B16 74H BW 4079-91 3.00 25.70 5.15 10/32 830 @ 40
MU90B16 78H BW 4079-95 3.00 25.72 5.57 11/32 930 @ 40
MV85B15 77H BW 4079-45 3.50 25.50 6.02 11/32 910 @ 40

Of the three, the MT90 with the lesser load is the last one I'd buy for a heavy two up bagger towing a trailer.

JMHO.

Thanks Mike -- it was good to talk to you too.
I don't ever ride two up or tow.
I've been getting far better service out of the E3 MT than the stock 402.

[ms_tapestry]

Originally Posted by RoadWolf

Thanks Mike -- it was good to talk to you too.
I don't ever ride two up or tow.I've been getting far better service out of the E3 MT than the stock 402.

Yes, I used to say that too. . .

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by ms_tapestry

Yes, I used to say that too. . .

Yes, and there's pictures I hear too.

[d j]

Just ordered at set of E3's

[orbit]

Originally Posted by d j

Just ordered at set of E3's

Yer bike is gonna drive completely different, and in a good way!