Yesterday, strong winds/gusts---my Xtown was blown all over the place with Puig Touring screen on=not fun on country roads/dangerous when you can not hold line in curves. My fix: remove Big touring screen, earlier I had removed Givi E-46 box putting lighter and smaller Bestem box on getting some weight off over and behind rear axle. Stock windshield with Laminar Lip bolted on now mounted.
With only 3,000 miles I have noticed the OEM Kenda rear is already wearing square----so may take it off and replace with Michelin Power Pure SC, that I know from previous experience on scooter WEARS round for its life=great aide in handling and security, had them on rear with both Burgman 400 and 2 SilverWings.
Other things to move weight down and forward, use my Givi hump bag for heavy stuff. Next trip take only one Ortleib rubber bag on passenger seat. One problem with using scooter for what it might not have been designed for, is goofy handling. Today checked tire pressure and made sure it is now at 29 fr and 33 psi rear.
Purpose of my ride yesterday---go to Dalton GA to collect money for my Honda CB300F that has been sold----used back roads to get north (to home) as I-75 was totally stopped northbound---Lane splitting against the law here=stupid!! The rest of the world gets by with it.
Conclusion: square worn rear tires do nothing for scooter handling!
