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Hi folks, I am starting a new thread to see if there is any newer info (experiences) as most of the past threads on this topic date back a few years. In my last thread, I was seeking advice on replacement tires and I have narrowed it down to the Michelin Commander II's. In order to have a matched set of Commanders, I will need in the following sizes (Bias Ply): front - non stock (130/90-16) - it is not available in stock (150/80-16) size. back - stock (150/90-15) In the past threads some have mentionned having gone to the smaller size in the front and finding the handling to be too light and as a result have moved back to stock. Now that the Commander II has been out for more than a couple of years, I would be interested in finding out if others are using the above tire and size's and what your experience has been in using them. Also found this tire size comparator site that shows a graphic representation and comparison of different sizes: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php Again, thanks in advance for your help! :bowdown: while others

Ok made my decision and I am going with the Michelin Commander II. I was leaning towards the E3s at first, but they do not offer the multi-compound in our sizes. They also seem to have some cupping issues. The Commanders are at the same price and are getting more consistent good reviews on durability and ride quality. Did give up on the WWW though, but value ride quality and durability more. Thanks to all who posted responses as it did help me make the call. Now lets have a collective talk with the man upstairs so that this winter can finally end.

Why not have window of time like a. week?:confused24:1 For this year on that date I will be in Europe but that is ok as every ride I take I usually think about someone - thats my therapy.

Great thanks, I will have another look.

Well, looks like I will be stuck with 404's for a while. In the standard sizes of 150/80-16 for front and 150/90-15 for rear I have found the following available: Dunlop 404 - available for front and rear in BW and WWW. Wear issues in the rear. Dunlop E3's - available in BW for the front, but nothing for the rear. Michelin Comander II - available for rear only and no WWW. Seem to have best record. Metzeler 880 - available for front in BW and WWW, but only in BW for rear. Tire chunking issues in rear. Avon Venom - available in BW for front and back, but too much talk about sidewall cracking Avon Cobra - available only for the front in BW, again sidewall cracking So from looking at a number of reviews in the past day's: - I have written off the Avon altogether because of the cracking issue. - Also would not use Metzeler in the rear as a result of the chunking issue. Here are my options: If I want to stick to WWW in a matched set, I am left with the Dunlop 404. Would still have the wear issue in the rear. If I forgo the match set and keep WWW, I could put a Metzeler in from and a 404 out back. Would still have a wear issue in the rear. In BW to get a matched set, I am left with the Dunlop 404. If I forgo the matched set, I could go with Metzeler or 404 or E3 in the front and Michelin in the rear. I would have preferred to go with a matched set and the Michelin's front and rear as they seem to get the best reviews or all, even if it meant not having WWW. Any thoughts:confused24::confused24: EDIT: Ok thanks to ACE50 and RedRider I was able to figure out some alternate sizes that would fit as follows: Rear: MV85H-15 Front: 130/90-16 and MT90B16 I will take another look at my options but I am now leaning heavily on the E3's or the Commanders.

I need to replace my front tire and am currently looking at options for my 2006 RSV. I currently have a Metzeler ME 880 in front and a Dunlop 404 in the rear. These are the tires it came with when I bought it last summer. The back one only has 5000 miles on it and still looks brand new. I usually run 36psi up front and 40psi in the rear. The front one will need to be replaced in the next month. I was looking at moving to the Elite3's but I cannot find them in the stock sizes for the RSV (150/80-16 front, 150/90-15 rear), nor can I find them with wide white walls. With the Metzeler, the only thing I dont like is that is seems to catch grooves and once in a while that transfers into a front wiggle. So any opinion on the Metzelers or where I could find Elite3's with wide whitewalls that would fit? Thanks ahead of time to those who respond.

Definitely wait until a good rain washes out the salt. Also allow time for potholes to be filled a bit and watch out for loose gravel and cages who will not be looking out for you. We are still in the middle of a 2 day ice storm here in the maritimes, this after a 40cm blizzard lest week.....when will it ever end???:snow2:

1st gens had cassettes too......????????? :confused24:

Did not need to remove foam from helmets for mine, but could not use the pads provided with the speakers, just inserted the the speaker behind mesh.

Nice scoot there bud:thumbsup:

I think it has to do with quality of the unit. I have the economy model that is quoted at $67. Works great for intercom, but for music it is marginal at best. The performance and elite series whould have better speakers and improved microphone.

That does not sound right. When you go on their site it comes up to $60 for a single and $120 for a double kit. When i bought mine in January, they were on sale at $50 for one and $100 for 2, I took the double kit so I had spares and also shipping was the same price for either option. Just noticed that mine are 1800lm and the ones he lists now are 2800lm, that may explain the raise in price.

I actually bought a complete kit that had 2 bulbs, 2 fans, and 2 ballasts for about $100 from them. That way I have spare parts. So, it came to $50 for each set. The prices you quote above are for individual replacement parts. Glad you liked our neck of the woods. There is some great riding in our area. Will look up your article.

Sorry, realize that we have highjacked thread a bit, but here is a good write-up on the h4-led cree headlight. Hope its helpful. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/76766-led-headlight-install-5th-gen/

No, never been. Have been looking for reviews on it but not much luck. Do you have a link?

Yup same one I was talking about:canada:

Here is an LED option. Ordered one but have not installed yet, will be updating once I do. http://canadiancruisercustomizing.com/products/afterburner-led-headlight-direct-replacment-lamps

Yes pictures please:thumbsup:

Should invite a bunch of members for a M&G to do the digging.....

If you do, make sure to keep us updated

Kuryakin makes a whole range of mirrors as well as an adapter to fit them on yamahas. To see some go on the CruiserCustomizing website: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ccsearch.cfm?makeid=0&q=mirrors&search2.x=15&search2.y=11

Where getting a >^#%$-|¦$`#:snow2:

Will do, but it will be on the weekend. Mine was on the left side though:confused24:

Man those look and sound great. I have been looking for those on ebay but they are alway,s auctionned for about $600 or more when they are in good shape. Even the ones that are all scratched up fetch about $300-$400. New seem to be about $700:mo money::mo money:

Here is an angry french canadian who has had it with snow. Watch it till the end as it gets better:snow2: