Thanks for all the great comments; your feedback is very helpful.

What about the front tires, my tread is still good and being a two wheel drive I wouldn’t think traction comes into play much; so is there any appreciable difference in handling between aftermarket tires and the stock Dunlops up front? I have noticed with the stock tires, the machine seems to have a feeling of tire roll when you corner, but I seem to notice it more from the rear than the front.

 

Replace them and you will thank yourself. Both the fronts and backs roll bad.