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Date Posted: Tue September 16, 2008 3:03:53AM
Author: The Masked Rider
Subject: Re: Experience with the Michelin Commander?
In reply to: bikerking.biz 's message, "Re: Experience with the Michelin Commander?" on Mon September 15, 2008 9:57:42PM

Bikerking is absolutely correct. The commander may feel good but it is underrated for the weight of the Voyager. I have been using the 880's for the last few sets because of their weight handling capacity. 880's are rated for 992 lbs at 50lbs air pressure. The Commanders are rated at 375 lbs at 41lbs air pressure. As in one of my posts on AVA, you need to add up the weight on your bike.

3/4 the weight of the bike
1/2 the driver weight
ALL the pass weight
Any bagage in trunk and bags.

This is what the load is on your rear tire. If you have 'add-ons', add those also. It might surprise you how much weight is on that rear tire. Handling problems could get very bad, very fast. I have a new commander I took off a parts bike and thought about using it until I checked the weight ratings. Commaders are not for me. Nice looking tread pattern but not for my bike.
Fritz

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