Texasbrit:
Funny you mention that. I just had the same tires put on my 05 America. I couldn't describe the "vibration" I was feeling, however, it always appeared (or should I say I noticed it) at around 20mph. The best I could describe it as was a friction. Almost like the engine was getting bogged down. However, I explained to the dealer that I tend to keep the RPM's up and it was there when the clutch was engaged and when it wasn't. The dealer's mechanic (great guys and not at all like the stealers that we normally hear about) took the bike out and after test riding it explained that the Metzler's have a slightly harder ride. The Bridgestones are an "ok" tire, but you can really compare them to the Metzlers. My point... my bike was fine.
Does this sound like what you were feeling?
Steve B.
