YamahaLarry Posted May 4, 2015 #1 Posted May 4, 2015 130/90-16 on the front instead of 150/90-16 and claim to have better handling. Are any of you doing the same and is it a smart move?
EtRider Posted May 4, 2015 #2 Posted May 4, 2015 I just replaced both my worn out Dunlops last week with MCII 's and it seems to handle smoother and corners better than the originals.
YamahaLarry Posted May 4, 2015 Author #3 Posted May 4, 2015 I just replaced both my worn out Dunlops last week with MCII 's and it seems to handle smoother and corners better than the originals. And you replaced the front with the narrower 130?
YamahaLarry Posted May 4, 2015 Author #5 Posted May 4, 2015 130 is the way to go. I have E3's on mine. MT90B-16 And 130 it will be. Thanks!
Wrench Posted May 4, 2015 #7 Posted May 4, 2015 I also did the MCII's with the smaller front. Early indications are that I'm going to like it, but I haven't ridden much on them yet. Mine were $269.00 from MotoSport.
Bert2006 Posted May 4, 2015 #8 Posted May 4, 2015 Yup 130 is the way...i did it last summer and have no regrets.
Mike G in SC Posted May 4, 2015 #10 Posted May 4, 2015 I'm doing a 2500 mile round trip with Jerry Mefford next week (SC to NY to ME to PA to SC). So, just checked my current tire mileage on my RSV. Front is a stock size Dunlop E3, now with 26072 miles. And still enough tread for the trip. Might not be great on the Dragon but fine for interstates. Rear is a Michelin Commander II with about 14,750 miles. (My last MC II got 22k miles and was still in spec for PA).
slowrollwv Posted May 5, 2015 #11 Posted May 5, 2015 I am putting a new set of E III on before my trip next month. And I run the 130 on the front, have used them the last five years. Can't see any reason to change brands now.
YamahaLarry Posted May 5, 2015 Author #12 Posted May 5, 2015 I'm doing a 2500 mile round trip with Jerry Mefford next week (SC to NY to ME to PA to SC). So, just checked my current tire mileage on my RSV. Front is a stock size Dunlop E3, now with 26072 miles. And still enough tread for the trip. Might not be great on the Dragon but fine for interstates. Rear is a Michelin Commander II with about 14,750 miles. (My last MC II got 22k miles and was still in spec for PA). Well, considering 95% of my riding is interstate, I should be in great shape. Plus, I will be riding the dragon at a good comfortable pace. Looking forward to trying the new tire size for sure. Now, next big decision is dyna beads, Ride-On or lead weights. Leaning towards the Ride-On product. Probably going to mount tires myself. Too cheap to pay someone to do something that I can do.
Wrench Posted May 5, 2015 #13 Posted May 5, 2015 Now, next big decision is dyna beads, Ride-On or lead weights. Leaning towards the Ride-On product. Probably going to mount tires myself. Too cheap to pay someone to do something that I can do. I mounted my tires myself, that also lets me take care of cleaning/greasing the splines too. I static balanced mine using clip-on lead weights, no issues.
YamahaLarry Posted May 5, 2015 Author #15 Posted May 5, 2015 Now, next big decision is dyna beads, Ride-On or lead weights. Leaning towards the Ride-On product. Probably going to mount tires myself. Too cheap to pay someone to do something that I can do. I mounted my tires myself, that also lets me take care of cleaning/greasing the splines too. I static balanced mine using clip-on lead weights, no issues. Did my last ones myself (on previous bike) and used the adhesive lead strips and it must have worked just fine, no vibrations at any speed. Hardest part was breaking the bead on the old tires. I like the idea of Ride-On being self sealing, but at approx $15 per tire, not sure if it's worth it. I keep a pump and plugs in my bike.
djh3 Posted May 5, 2015 #16 Posted May 5, 2015 I liked the 130 front tire. I did go back to oem size last summer when I bought new tires. But I think next change I'll go back to the 130. I am running balance beads and so far they have worked well in the last 3 sets.
beltfed50 Posted May 6, 2015 #17 Posted May 6, 2015 I had MCII 130 on the front of my RSTD and HATED it. Squirrely as hell on the highway in a little wind. E3s on right now correct size up front and nearest equivalent on rear...best tires yet in over 45,000 miles on RSV & RSTD, and I liked the MCII rear tire a lot.
beltfed50 Posted May 6, 2015 #18 Posted May 6, 2015 Re: Ride-on It is worth it. Kept me from being stranded by the roadside with a nail I caught on a 500 mile day trip.
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