Goose68 Posted May 11, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2013 After doing a lot of research on here and other sights I pulled the trigger on a set of Dunlop E3's for my Venture. I also ordered Ride On to put in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted May 12, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2013 I just replaced one that I got over 14,000 miles on...only reason I changed it when I did was for a pending long trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted May 12, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 12, 2013 I just replaced both the front and rear E3's on my bike. Had 22,000 miles on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbeck Posted May 12, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2013 Put an E3 on the front last spring. Improved cornering and handling alot compared to the 202 that I replaced. I'm sure you'll like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted May 12, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 12, 2013 Very good tires. They are treating me well. Never had a problem with, wet,snakes, grates. etc. They feel very nice in the corners too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabreco Posted May 12, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 12, 2013 After doing a lot of research on here and other sights I pulled the trigger on a set of Dunlop E3's for my Venture. I also ordered Ride On to put in them. Goose, these tires are SWEET! I replaced a set of Kendas that were on my 84 with a matched set of E3's...UNBELEIVABLE! You are going to be VERY happy - Worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted May 13, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2013 You made the correct choice :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthomso1 Posted May 19, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2013 My E3's are now 10 years old. As I have only had the bike for 5 of those years, I am uncertain as to how many miles are on them. There is adequate tread and no checks or cracking is visible - as a casual observation they look fine - but at 10 years of age, I do worry about what I cannot see! Anyone have any thoughts on the usefulness (and safety) of old tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 19, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2013 My E3's are now 10 years old. As I have only had the bike for 5 of those years, I am uncertain as to how many miles are on them. There is adequate tread and no checks or cracking is visible - as a casual observation they look fine - but at 10 years of age, I do worry about what I cannot see! Anyone have any thoughts on the usefulness (and safety) of old tires? I did not realize the E-3's have been out 10 years in a size that would fit the 1st gen. I remember having to wait on the front tire being released. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abusive throttle cranker Posted May 19, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 19, 2013 I have an 11 year old Metzeler on the front of mine. It looks new. I finally got 'er running and put 40 miles on. The Metzeler is now showing cracks much like dry rot. I suspect the rubber has hardened. I'm not riding any more till it is replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted May 19, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2013 I have an 11 year old Metzeler on the front of mine. It looks new. I finally got 'er running and put 40 miles on. The Metzeler is now showing cracks much like dry rot. I suspect the rubber has hardened. I'm not riding any more till it is replaced. Good Choice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted May 19, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 19, 2013 About 5 or 6 years ago, I took off my first E-2 " Rear " for replacement. Out of curiosity ( because it seemed to be Heavier , then the original bridgestone ) that I still had laying in the corner of the garage. SO: --- I Cross Cut the Caseing of both the E-2 and the old Bridgestone. Hmmm , found something interesting. ( I used a hack saw, took a bit of work ) The Caseing of the E-2 measured almost 1/2 inch thick. The Caseing of the old Bridgestone measured only 1/4 inch thick. In both case's I was NOT, including the thickness of the Tread. Only the caseing thickness. Point--- You get a lot more rubber with the E-3's If anybody has a bunch of Used, Rear, take off's, would be interesting to cross cut all of the most popular brand Rear's that most of us use on these bikes !! Just to compare the caseing thickness of them. Or, simply put them all on a Scale, and compare the Weights, of the Tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Lou Posted May 19, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 19, 2013 i have worked in junk yards all my life im 47 , my favorite place, i took an old set of dry rotted tires bias ply off a 66 olds luxury sedan ,dry rot so bad you could see cords in side wall, nylon, these were new an left to set , ,,well i laid them in the sun still on rim took old used motor oil out of shop an poured it on it ,left it ,over night, dudes all were amazed next day all cracks were gone, oil softened up rubber and it took them off on a tire machine .put em on my truck an got all most 2 years out of them ,sold truck with them on it,, its an idea for you,,all i did was wash tire regular after i got them on my truck ,never had a problem, didnt even make it slick, weak truck wouldnt spin a tire with oiled tires,have done it to a lot of tires since ,it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted May 19, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 19, 2013 I just replaced one that I got over 14,000 miles on...only reason I changed it when I did was for a pending long trip. @ 19,000km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabreco Posted May 19, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 19, 2013 dthomso1 & SemiRetired in all seriousness motorcycle tires in excess of 8 years should be changed EVEN if they look pristine. Rubber breaks down with age. Motorcycle tires, unlike automobile tires, are under many stresses while riding (not to mention there is only two of them keeping you in balance) A blowout in a car is bad enough, on a bike...well. In my old age I've come to realize that the $420 cost of new E3s is nothing compared to the cost of injury or worse. Using old tire is like playing Russian roulette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted May 19, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 19, 2013 I have an 11 year old Metzeler on the front of mine. It looks new. I finally got 'er running and put 40 miles on. The Metzeler is now showing cracks much like dry rot. I suspect the rubber has hardened. I'm not riding any more till it is replaced. I have E3's on the '99RSV and no complaints... however the '07 came with a set of fairly new Metzlers and the first time I rode it the front end felt like I was in mud... E 3's will be replacing them as soon as the bank account recovers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 19, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 19, 2013 My E3's were only $278 for the set, from Jake Wilson. I have had several sets of E3s, on both 1st and 2nd gen. They are great tires, and ride very well. They are a little noisy in the curves, but not enough to bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthomso1 Posted May 19, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 19, 2013 I did not realize the E-3's have been out 10 years in a size that would fit the 1st gen. I remember having to wait on the front tire being released. RandyA You are probably correct - my rear tire shows a manufacturing date of 2003 while the front is a 2005 vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted May 20, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 20, 2013 I have E3's on the '99RSV and no complaints... however the '07 came with a set of fairly new Metzlers and the first time I rode it the front end felt like I was in mud... E 3's will be replacing them as soon as the bank account recovers..... Havn the same issues with the Bridestones on the 03, although playing with pressures in the rear shock has helped out quite a bit with the feel of the bike. I don't know if I am going to be able to wait to wear out these tires, I may be swappin out when the wallet recovers. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmaster Posted June 11, 2013 Share #20 Posted June 11, 2013 My E3's were only $278 for the set, from Jake Wilson. I have had several sets of E3s, on both 1st and 2nd gen. They are great tires, and ride very well. They are a little noisy in the curves, but not enough to bother me. Monty aka Pat, Thanks Bro ya just saved me some Big Bucks Stealer wanted @$217 + $90 to mount just the Front.... Front is $134.xx and Free Shipping, Other Dealer only $50.xx I KNOW I should have done this MD-2013 Charlie & Tess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 11, 2013 Share #21 Posted June 11, 2013 Monty aka Pat, Thanks Bro ya just saved me some Big Bucks Stealer wanted @$217 + $90 to mount just the Front.... Front is $134.xx and Free Shipping, Other Dealer only $50.xx I KNOW I should have done this MD-2013 Charlie & Tess I picked up a set of E3's due to absolute neccessity right after buying the '99 a couple of years back. Total from JW was around $215 on the door step . Everything is digging into the pocket book more these days.. My local Y dealer mounted both tires for $90 bucks...on the bike!! Rode in, walked to breakfast, came back, and rode out 2 hours later... The good ol' days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose68 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted June 12, 2013 I have put 2500 miles on them so far, and they feel great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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