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[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I bought Avon Cobra 71 and 72's online at Direct Cycle for $205 for rear and $170 for front....V rated.
Found approved installers on motorcycle superstore and they mounted for $220 all-in. Only got 7k out of Metzler marathon 880 xxl so I'm giving avon a try. Like them so far...1k.

Nothing but Avon Cobra for me. The last set got over 12,000 miles on the front and over 10,000 miles on the back.

 

[1olbull]

Nothing but Avon Cobra for me. The last set got over 12,000 miles on the front and over 10,000 miles on the back.

I shall be going back to the Cobra up front when the Azaro dies.
WAIT - maybe not so . . . I may just try a Pirelli 140/75VR17 Night Dragon first.
So many tires - so little time . . .

 

[Ishrub]

I bought Avon Cobra 71 and 72's online at Direct Cycle for $205 for rear and $170 for front....V rated.
Found approved installers on motorcycle superstore and they mounted for $220 all-in. Only got 7k out of Metzler marathon 880 xxl so I'm giving avon a try. Like them so far...1k.

I will be going Bridgestone Exedra

Avons US$375 for you there in USA, the best I could find here in Oz was:

Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster F&R Tyre Set Avon Cobra
AU $650.00 ($440 & $270 = AU $710 listed RRP)
Approximately US $486.33
FREE Standard Shipping in Australia
Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster Tyre Set Avon Cobra

AVON COBRA AV72 240/50-16 (84V) REAR TYRE
AU $448.50
Approximately US $335.57
Shipping: AU $20.00 Standard Shipping in Australia
AVON COBRA AV72 240/50-16 (84V) REAR TYRE HARLEY DAVIDSON CRUISER AUSSIE SELLER

Bridgestone Exedra EA1R 240/55-16 Rear Tyre
AU $359.00 [ 6 sold ]
Approximately US $268.60
Shipping:AU $20.00 Standard Shipping in Australia
Bridgestone Exedra EA1R 240/55-16 Rear Tyre C109R VLR1800 Triumph Rocket III 3

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I shall be going back to the Cobra up front when the Azaro dies.
WAIT - maybe not so . . . I may just try a Pirelli 140/75VR17 Night Dragon first.
So many tires - so little time . . .

I've experienced and heard others say they don't like the Pirelli. Hard rubber and doesn't give confidence in the curves.

 

[1olbull]

I've experienced and heard others say they don't like the Pirelli. Hard rubber and doesn't give confidence in the curves.

Well now since I trust your learned opinion, a Cobra it shall then be!!!

 

[albertaduke]

Well now since I trust your learned opinion, a Cobra it shall then be!!!

I have a new dunlop elite on the front and it is ok but I liked the azaro better. I still have one in spare it will be the replacement for the elite currently in indiana making my way to spearfish.. have already added about 6000 miles since i LEFT HOME ON JUNE 15 was trying to swing by michigan to hook up with Bob but weather precluded that at least I have seen Jake Shaw new R3T at his place on P.E.I very very nice.

 

[1olbull]

I have a new dunlop elite on the front and it is ok but I liked the azaro better. I still have one in spare it will be the replacement for the elite currently in indiana making my way to spearfish.. have already added about 6000 miles since i LEFT HOME ON JUNE 15 was trying to swing by michigan to hook up with Bob but weather precluded that at least I have seen Jake Shaw new R3T at his place on P.E.I very very nice.

11 days left before we leave - lots left to do - must kick it in high gear pretty soon!

 

[albertaduke]

11 days left before we leave - lots left to do - must kick it in high gear pretty soon!

11 days ..that does not give you much room for mistakes or mechanicals!!!! BTW
what is the difference between a mushroom and a bartender??

 

[1olbull]

11 days ..that does not give you much room for mistakes or mechanicals!!!! BTW
what is the difference between a mushroom and a bartender??

NONE - both can get you high!

 

[albertaduke]

NONE - both can get you high!

not quite !!
none they are both FUNGY to be with