Tire psi? Frequent tire psi check? Burn outs?
That few miles always puzzles me.
Michelin Commander 11
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That few miles always puzzles me.
Tripps
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Carpenter 240 hp kit.
But I've heard others get similar. it's a Touring, only 180 mm rear, and 870 lbs
But I've heard others get similar. it's a Touring, only 180 mm rear, and 870 lbs
jake shaw
Turbocharged
I run 42lb pressure. Grip is fine for my riding. I don't drag the pegs much. The best I ever got before on a rear was 15500K (Avon Cobras). Pretty happy with this set up. I put them on my 2010 Speedmaster also.
Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
Road surface, lean angle, type of riding. I've never ever done a burnout (stupid), check psi and also have FOBO to monitor tires. I get 4,000/tire and change them 3X/year. My tires wear evenly from edge to edge, not just in the middle. We are equally puzzled how someone can get 10,000 + miles from a tire on such a fast and heavy performance machine.
I'm puzzled too!Road surface, lean angle, type of riding. I've never ever done a burnout (stupid), check psi and also have FOBO to monitor tires. I get 4,000/tire and change them 3X/year. My tires wear evenly from edge to edge, not just in the middle. We are equally puzzled how someone can get 10,000 + miles from a tire on such a fast and heavy performance machine.
Weight of rider? I weigh 172 lbs dry.
Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
This might be a way to find out...I'm puzzled too!
Weight of rider? I weigh 172 lbs dry.
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I'm 155 lbs wet
Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
I don't see a rear option for the Roadster, but just bought the Michelin Commander III Cruiser Front Motorcycle Tire 140/75R-17 (67V) for the front and will be mounting it soon. Pricey at just over $200 from Rocky Mountain compared to Dunlop Elite (my go to) and Cobra Chromes. Anyone else running this tire on the front?
Since we have the worst roads here in Tucson I have ever ridden on, don't think road surface has much affect.Road surface, lean angle, type of riding. I've never ever done a burnout (stupid), check psi and also have FOBO to monitor tires. I get 4,000/tire and change them 3X/year. My tires wear evenly from edge to edge, not just in the middle. We are equally puzzled how someone can get 10,000 + miles from a tire on such a fast and heavy performance machine.
I do not use the engine to slow me down approaching lights etc, I put it in neutral and coast using both brakes. Tried briefly the other way but too busy for me.. Most people use the engine so maybe that is why. You think?
Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
That could be a factor, as I use downshifting to keep the motor at an ideal RPM. We have super curvy roads here, so if you are riding even moderately hard I think you have to do that. Accelerating out of the curves also contributes. On many of the roads here it's virtually a non-stop process of accelerating and downshifting/braking, i.e. if you're not enjoying the scenery. I'm not the only one in this area, obviously, with similar tire mileage and wear (@Dr.D, and others). See @Paul Bryant on "chicken stripes" here... Chicken stripes??
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Dr.D
Octane Boost
That’s is a fact. Rubber is scrubbing off all day long either on the the throttle or the brake. If I’m cruising at a steady speed it’s a boring road that I have to take to get to the good stuff. I buy tires to throw them away.
