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Not all is "bad" about this tire. Rode home from work yesterday in all kinds of rain and possible variation of wet surfaces except for, of course, snow. It is pretty amazing wet tire, grip is excellent, I could not even trigger traction control to kick in leaving traffic lights. I did not go WOT or basically that would be 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, but more like 0 to 60 in 5 seconds. Rock solid under pretty substantial acceleration in the rain. It was about 60 degrees yesterday.

Got your point but for the sake of being annoying asshole, again, Rossi never raced on Dunlops. 😁

What is it?

Well, counterfeit drugs from China? Nothing to worry about. Their quality control is phenomenal, and truly second to none. Especially in Wuhan region.

Gonna drop pressure to 30 psi, will see if handling suffers.

So, I tossed one in the back because Dunlop Roadsmart 2 was completely worn out. Like showing cords. 😆 And no grip in cool mornings. Why Avon? Because was cheap, that is why. About 140 plus tax for 190/55-17. I need this rear to finish this and start next season. Later when I do Alaska 3.0 I'll switch to Pilot Roads set that is waiting patiently in my garage. I scored those for like 200 bucks brand new off eBay. Back to Avon. Normally when you go from completely worn out tire A to brand new tire B you notice huge and tremendous improvement everywhere. Some people in situation like this conclude tire B is way better vs. tire A except they are comparing worn out rubber vs. brand new. In my case there was huge and tremendous improvement in handling because brand new round profiled tire handles better vs. worn out with pretty much flat profile. One thing has not improved, actually worse. Ride quality. When mounting I've noticed extremely stiff construction, like pain in the ass to put on the rim. Especially when your right wrist/thumb are in sorry ass state. So, that tire literally kicked my ass on fast expressway ride. The fact I'm still effectively injured after race track wipe out is not helping. I immediately dropped pressure from 40 to 34 right after the ride. Better. I still wanna see if I can dial out high speed compression dumping. If front equivalent is as harsh as rear,,,,,mercy please. Honestly can not recommend this tire because ride quality/ bump absorption is just simply awful, worse I can remember.

I think payment is done. Thanks Dave. Addy in pm shortly. I'm not in particular hurry to get it. Whatever is convenient for you.

ok, I got Zelle from my bank of America. Just need phone number of email? Right! PM?

I'd buy it except last time I wanted to buy something from you there was an issue with payment, like not being able to send money from PayPal, etc. So, what form of payment do you accept? Image of the check for cash?

Well, you are still with us Dave,,,,,,,

4th 12 v battery in, what, a year or so. Those things last 4-8 years on ICE vehicles. Stupid me though those EVs are so reliable but it appears you better travel with charged 12v battery or tow truck operated by crackhead.

fake story. Everyone knows EVs never, unlike ICE,break down.

Well, my doctor friend has sent X-rays to two of his buddies who deal with bones and sport injuries and newest version-no fractures. The hand is, at this point, nuisance vs. various muscle pains on my back. Had to get neck collar, brace, whatever they call it. Foam. Now, I'm getting this for next season. Fuck that shit, I mean pain. Wouldn't help with the thumb, but I would be pain free from upper body. Probobly gonna have to loose 16-20 pounds over the winter so it can fit in comfortably under my leather. Because I'm not gonna spend 2000-2500 for new skins. That's what you gotta pay for something good.

Drop of coolant and you take naked bike instead of XX on advise from your wife who, I'm pretty sure, has spent her entire life wrenching on motorcycles. Also, heading to New England and NE Canadastan where cooling system is put to stress in September. lol. Next time ask me what to do. 😁