i'm still real pleased with the stick, handling and wear of this combo..no detectable cupping/feathering/chopping of the front yet and the back is still holding it's profile nicely...dual compound rear...no infamouse south florida flat spot developing in the middle yet and the sides are gummy as fug...my new FMC speedmaster style snap collar premium cowhide black leather jacket with zip in/out thermal liner kept me pretty cozy in the 45-60 temps we rode in yesterday as well...a true steal for $60 new on the hanger...real happy with the new rubber and the jacket...btw...poor oren had sat for about 9 months whilst i was saving for the new rubber and it did her no good as my front brake lever was feeling sticky...bad sticky...thought i had a bad master cylinder kinda sticky..the cure?..yesterday before Blanca Busa got here i woke up a lil early and greased the pivot points for my brake and clutch levers...man...what a dif that made..way easier operation of both...kendal blue rox...L8R, Bill.