I just replaced my front with a Metzler ME880, after 14,500 miles I was impressed. I am now on my third rear, 1st stock metz 3600 miles. 2nd Goodyear eagle F1, 21,000 miles. 3rd Toyo Proxes still like new. just the second front and bike has 28,000 miles. It is now a myth that a darkside...