ToyOdie Posted November 30, 2011 #1 Posted November 30, 2011 I bought a new set of E3's from Jake Wilson a few weeks back and finally installed them. The difference is amazing. I didn't realize just how bad my bike was handling. When I bought the bike in February of 2010 it had 34,000 miles and I had no idea how many miles were on the tires but they were in great shape. I put 12,000 more miles on them before I decided it was time for a new set. Riding in Florida, most of the riding is flat so the center of the tire wears much faster. That makes turning gradually require more effort. It happens so slowly that until I had new tires I didn't even notice. I now understand why there is a "recommended" break in period to scuff the tires in and get used to how the handleing has changed. Up until now I had only drug the floorboards twice. Can you say "pucker factor" when you don't expect it. Now (after 200 miles) I have drug the boards several time without feeling like I was about to lay the bike down. The grip and control is exceptional with the new tires. Parking lot manuvers are also much easier. I'm only 5' 10" and always felt the size of the bike. Now the bike feels much smaller. I don't think I'll let this set get as worn as the last set before I replace them. I love the feel of new tires in the morning.
bongobobny Posted November 30, 2011 #2 Posted November 30, 2011 Yah! I'm a big fan of the E-3's too! They handle great and wear like iron!
reddevilmedic Posted November 30, 2011 #3 Posted November 30, 2011 i also live in florida. i went with an e3 on the rear, and a venom-s on the front. did a nice ride last week, about 400 miles, had some good pucker moments myself. time to do the fork switch and r1 calipers soon!
Venturous Randy Posted November 30, 2011 #4 Posted November 30, 2011 i also live in florida. i went with an e3 on the rear, and a venom-s on the front. did a nice ride last week, about 400 miles, had some good pucker moments myself. time to do the fork switch and r1 calipers soon! I used to have Venoms on my 83 and replaced the rear with an E-3 and went from a tail wagging bike at 70+ mph to a very good handling bike, even with the front Venom having a lot of miles. I replaced the front tire with an E-3 and the bike was very stable, but did not feel as agile as the Venom. I feel the best handling 1st gen would be to put a new Venom on the front and a new E-3 on the back. RandyA
pickinfred Posted November 30, 2011 #5 Posted November 30, 2011 I feel the best handling 1st gen would be to put a new Venom on the front and a new E-3 on the back. RandyA Randy, I have a friend that says the same. I like the E-3s I now have much more than the 404s but just might try an E-3 rear and Avon front the next time around.
reddevilmedic Posted November 30, 2011 #6 Posted November 30, 2011 during that trip, we reached speeds over 100. no issues at all. i love the setup and will continue to run it.
Venturous Randy Posted November 30, 2011 #7 Posted November 30, 2011 during that trip, we reached speeds over 100. no issues at all. i love the setup and will continue to run it. I saw 100mph one time on my 83 with the Avon Venoms and it scared the crap out of me with the tail waggin. With the E-3's, that never has been a problem. RandyA
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