Are you using the thinner MT90HB-16 in front? I'm a new RSV owner, just bought my 2005 yesterday, and I rode this beauty for the first time late yesterday afternoon. I was surprised (putting it mildly) by it's less than ideal handling, especially at lower speeds. When I looked at the front tire, I noticed it was the original bridgestone 150/80-16 and it obviously needed replacement. I have been browsing this site for several days now and believe that tire selection can be a contentious topic, but many members agree that the Dunlop Elite 3 is a great tire. Further, it sounds like the consensus is that the smaller front tire improves handling of this large machine??? Any and all opinions are welcome. Thanks.