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[FalconR3CT]

@FalconR3CT I like my Exedra Max

@FalconR3CT

The Excedra has a very noticeable change on the bike's behavior. My experience has been that the bike is much more willing to go into a lean, and requires a great deal less counter steer to hold a line. It's been a great improvement over the Metz for me (Still have a metz up front). I also see that others much prefer it in wet conditions than the Metz though I haven't tested it myself yet..

Also a couple of adopters have pointed out that with the larger sidewall there's the had problems with rubbing the wires for the brake light when two up or otherwise loaded so keep that in mind. Which reminds me that I need to double check mine now that I've had it on for a few hundred miles.

Thanks for the info Chris.
At under $160 for the rear tire I will have to give it a try.

I found an older thread were Canberra was running the Exedra Max on the rear with an Avon Cobra up front. Time to quote up the package.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

Time for a change here too. Worried about the two up rubbing part though. How many have experienced that ?

 

[MLJ]

I have had the Exedra Max on for 3000 miles and love it, I do a little 2 up and have never had an issue.

 

[Chris Kelley]

Honestly can't remember how many said it. I just did a quick search and found a thread about larger tires in which someone made a post about shorter shocks causing rubbing. That may be where I got it stuck in my head. I'll do a more thorough search later tonight.

 

[FalconR3CT]

Time for a change here too. Worried about the two up rubbing part though. How many have experienced that ?

I'm not sure who has the rubbing but I read the this thread http://www.r3owners.net/threads/bridgestone-tires-for-the-r3-standard-classic-roadster.11586/ and didn't see any mention of the rubbing but little clearance if using a Rivco bracket. I'll search for the issue in the forums to see what I can find. If I remember correctly I did a post that stated the rider was running the Exedra tires two-up, loaded luggage and towing a trailer and reported he had no issues with clearance.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

I read that he had a special bracket made that moved the signal up and in toward the center more and advised that if you used the similar Rocco relocation bracket that it might rub. Sounds as if my stock 06 Classic with Progressive 440's would be fine with the Excedra Max.

Y'all have any thoughts ( like you wouldn't).

 

[charlie farley]

I'm on my 2nd extra max with standard length shocks and not encountered any problems . 2008 classic.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

Thanks Falcon and Charlie.

 

[cootertwo]

I'm on my second, and have no problem getting them from Motorcycle Super Store. I have a new Exedra Max waiting to go on the front.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/36495/i/bridgestone-exedra-max-radial-rear-tire

 

[CanberraR3]

Time for a change here too. Worried about the two up rubbing part though. How many have experienced that ?

As far as I know it's only a problem if you have shorter than OEM size rear shocks. Never been a problem for me; not even close.