[johnmac]

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So, what kind of miles do you wingers get out of a pair of tires? In the early '80s I had a '78 GL1000 and I could get about 8000 miles out of a Goodyear Eagle on the back and about 12000 miles out of the front. (I don't remember for sure what it was). When I talked to other riders, they would often say they got 5000 miles and less. This would have been on GL1100s. (at that time).
Now I have an '85 1200A with new Dunlops. What would be an average?

 

[johnmac]

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Jack, How did the bike behave with the Dunlops? Mine seems to want to wobble a bit if I straighten up from a turn quickly. Seems really bad if I run thru a little puddle. This is with some easy riding, as I expect it to happen. I may need to check the steering head nut. I notice a quick balance correction at very slow speed will make the tire "grind" aganst the pavement. I thought this may be trying to making the forks twist a bit.

 

[johnmac]

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I want to thank everyone for the input. It sounds like the rubber compound is better than it used to be. It also sounds like I need to check the bike over good before I start hating the Dunlops. FYI they are Elite II, new treadwise, but maybe a couple of years old.