Brigdgestone Excedra Max Rear tire


Good point, Richard!
The OEM is 79.4 inches circumference and rotates 792 times per mile.
The Max is 82.9 inches and rotates 762 times per mile.
 

I had the front cupping on every tire (4) used on the front of my V2K.
Worse was that on my R3R, besides the same cupping issues on the front,
every once in awhile, never in consistent circumstances, the rear Metz would unexpectedly slip out on a low speed corner!
That there is BS and why I shall not run one again!
Just my experiences . . .
 
I have lil over 7000 miles on mine and still have good tire! Should get another 5 or more! I hope! lol
 
The one that came with my bike with about 2,800 miles on it was replaced after 3,000 more miles because of the aforementioned cupping. The next front Metz got me barely to 7,000 miles and wore better (due, I think, to using Dyna Beads) but it tracked horribly after about 5,000 miles.
 
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it won't struggle if you keep in 4th or 5th gear all lower gears will cause ....... oh hang on the other day i down shifted to 4th while feeding in the clutch and gave it a bit broke traction momentarily looks like you will have to keep it in 5th or may be the 4% larger briggy will cope better
 
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NO we used the Metzlers after testing at the Dragstrip and found they provide excellent traction and we ran 8 second 1/4 mile times and 160 mph speeds But Im sure the Bridgestone will work also SO the stories about the Metzlers being so slippery aren't true as we are running them on the 280 HP modded bikes and getting all the traction we can use BUT the EXCEDRA MAX we tested on the road worked great. I am the one that recommended the Bridgestone after testing and working with the Bridgestone engineers I don't like the cupping problem with the front Metz but I get around 10,000 miles on my 250HP ROCKET But ill replace them with the MAX rear and try an Avon front next tire change
 
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You. my friend, was SMART!
Most riders faced with a pucker moment from too much speed entering a curve DO NOT utilize near the lean angle capable because they have not PRACTICED reaching the potential of their motor!
Worst case scenario is a low side off the outside of the roadway, which is likely MUCH better than riding off the roadway upright in the saddle.
 
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