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Finally got to 'mini' test the tire after getting it on the bike. The delay was because my battery decided to go south while the bike sitting on the jack....so after a new battery.......
-ride is smooth, which I expect with new tires at both ends (ME 880, 40 psi and Kumho R/F, 33 psi)
-did not seem to require 'extra effort' for turning in, if anything this tire seems to turn in easier.
-zero wiggle or rut following (I-5 in this area has ruts).
-seemed to sit taller.
-rpm at 70 (honda miles) is 2800 vs 3000 with the E-3 I took off (maybe attributed to tire wear)
-did not notice it 'wanting to stand up' in sweepers, held line with ease.
I will have a better trial next week, leaving for Portland area for a week. This end of I-5 has good high speed sweepers, then straight slab running and where I am going is country twisty road.
All in all, the bike runs really good with new tires and battery LOL
-ride is smooth, which I expect with new tires at both ends (ME 880, 40 psi and Kumho R/F, 33 psi)
-did not seem to require 'extra effort' for turning in, if anything this tire seems to turn in easier.
-zero wiggle or rut following (I-5 in this area has ruts).
-seemed to sit taller.
-rpm at 70 (honda miles) is 2800 vs 3000 with the E-3 I took off (maybe attributed to tire wear)
-did not notice it 'wanting to stand up' in sweepers, held line with ease.
I will have a better trial next week, leaving for Portland area for a week. This end of I-5 has good high speed sweepers, then straight slab running and where I am going is country twisty road.
All in all, the bike runs really good with new tires and battery LOL