I feel like Woody Allen in "Sleeper"--after my long hiatus from motorcycling. When I stopped riding the whole technological scene was quite different. Back then, Dunlop, Metzeler, Avon, Continental, and Pirelli, were the top contenders. On my Brit bikes, I liked Dunlop and Avon. On the German bikes, I liked Metzeler and Continental. I never had experience with Michelin except for Sports Cars. I hope I am not being a PITA with all my questions. Certainly it is a bonus to have such a wealth of information available to us seniors who are getting back into motorcycling. (There are lots of us). Katherine has made a case for Radials, and on her recommendation, I will go that route. Now I need to research longevity since I am not an agressive rider. I like to go fast on the long straights, but tend to be a bit more conservative in the twisteys--although I have grounded my centerstand twice. My H-D friends still think that I corner too fast. I am toning things down some. The transition from a Ninja to an NT was a bit more radical than I thought. Now I am looking for a radial that has some longevity. Since I have only 800+ miles on the clock, I can do the appropriate research to find the best tire for what I do. Again, thanks ever so much for your input.
Cheers, Alex