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    Best tires for R3T

    I had a set of the Cobras, they ran great but I push the bike hard thru the corners and the rear tire lasted less than 6,ooo miles and the sidewalls had the cords showing.
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    Darkside/downside

    To get the real feel of the car tire, You need to spend time on it. Several hundred miles over different conditions.
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    Darkside/downside

    I have had the METZ before, on my Kawasaki they where great, on the R3T they did not do well. I have also used the Avon Cobras which performed better but the rear did not last. I am an aggressive rider, I push my bike to its limits. The R3T is in my opinion the best street bike, you can cruise...
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    Darkside/downside

    I am running a 205/60 R16 on my R3T and am loving it. It took some retraining in riding but now I get more drive on the exit of the corner than before. While riding 2up its even better. I got the sportbike guys all confused, they still wondering why they are following and not leading. Which they...
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    Anyone using Progressive 444 shocks

    I just ordered the 444's in the 13 inch length and the black finish. In full tour mode the bike is running about 600 lbs. I am running a 205/60r16 car tire, speed rated at 140+ The stock shocks have been ok but I get some bounce in the high speed corners (70mph+) while riding 2up. When I ride...
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    Top speed on your Touring?

    I have been clocked doing 146 mph at the Ridge race track in Shelton Washington. The R3T is stock running Avon Cobra tires with Balance Beads.
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    I said I would never do it, but...........

    I have 4k miles on the darkside. I have been riding with some sport bike guys and my last Avon Cobra only lasted 3 months about 5k miles. as far as my lean angle, I still drag the floor boards on rides.
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    Hello to all the Rocket Riders

    Hello to all the Rocket Riders
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