Most of the roads I ride are flat and straight. Not many curves around here. The temperature here this summer averaged mid to upper 90's. All of my riding has been local except one ride to Big Bend. About 1100 miles total. Solo with minimal gear. I run 40psi front and rear. I do tend to use the rear brake more than the front.
Saddlebum, I like the EIII's ok except I'm uncomfortable on them in the rain. Just a personal hang up I guess. I loved them on my wing on dry roads. Seem to have the right amount of sticky and sturdy. V7Goose, I will look for your threads.
I have been lurking and reading here for a few months. All of you are extremely knowledgeable and somewhat crazy. I think. Now I have a question. I bought my 2002 RSMV this past May. I put new Dunlop 404 tires on it when I got it. I have a little over 6000 mile on them and the rear is almost slick. Is this the normal life for this tire? I have Dunlop E3's on my '85 Goldwing and I seen to remember getting around 10,000 on them. Thanks.