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Use rear motorcycle tires on front of my trike. Feeling is rear tires are more durable with increased load. All tires cup on front of my trike on very twisty roads, but they flatten out again on highways. Use Ride-On tire sealant to help with rebalancing. Right now using Michelin Commander II rear tire that has seen 29 states coast-to-coast and down the Blue Ridge Parkway from NJ. Still looks great! Have had tires mounted both forward and reverse, but found no difference. Commander is mounted in forward direction.

Commander II is a Michelin. No worries at all.

Thanks for the encouragement to go a little slower. You have a very good point. Yep, I know. I twist the right hand a little to far around the handlebar. But I live in Texas, the land of wide open spaces and some speed limits as high as 85mph. 220 @ 65 may just be a good compromise for me to live with. But the Venture at 75 and 80 is so smooth. A man has to pay for the comfort and the wind protection. 4 carbs don't come cheap. Slower can be faster. At 220 vs 175 over 1000 miles eliminates at least one fuel stop. That equates to 10 to 20 minutes saved, not to mention $. 1000 miles @ 75 verses 1000 @ 65, 75 mph saves about two hours. So if not "on the clock" 65 would be the better when in touring mode which I do often. But if I am "on the clock" 220 @ 75 would be better, thus my interest in an auxiliary tank. For me when doing an IBA "on the clock" ride 200 miles in about 3 hours on a good day between stops is about perfect. But when touring, any miles in any day works out well. I know some of you real hard core LD riders can go much farther than I between stops. I am 67 years old and have been riding for less than 8 years so cut me some slack. Of course a catheter could extend the distance between stops if the fuel could last.

I have a Carbon One aux. tank on my RSV, it is the best way to go. He makes a very good tank and fuel transfer system.