Well, after only getting 9000 miles out of my second metzler 880, I finally did it. I installed a Goodyear Eagle GT today. Had to take it back off to do some modifing work on the hidden hitch, but after that, fits great. Going to take it for a test ride tomorrow. Had a big oops in the process. Bike fell off the jack onto Flamen's bike taking a big chunk out of the paint on the back fender and scratching it in a few other places. It also hit the turns signal and hit the paint behind it. Then, a air ratchet, fell off the table and hit the front fender knocking a chunk of paint out there.....turned out to not be a good day....in the doghouse now....
I know you are bummed but I gotta say - that is a funny story. Sounds like something that would be on TV or Youboob at least!!