Mounting an Exedra Max rear tire on the new 3R = Better Handling

[Protonhound]

Surprisingly, Triumph's website says that not only are the Cruisetecs an approved tire, but that they're OEM, and lists them as the only approved option. I only found out because I wanted to see what tires were "approved" since my wheel and tire plan only covers manufacturer-approved tires.

Not that I've been terribly impressed with Triumph's ability to check its own documentation (the service manual says that the minimum RON is 91, but elsewhere in the same manual says that it's 95. Same issue with torque figures in some cases).

Metzelers have always had ha weird cupping wear issue in the past, maybe they finally solved that?

 

[Journeyman]

Surprisingly, Triumph's website says that not only are the Cruisetecs an approved tire, but that they're OEM, and lists them as the only approved option. I only found out because I wanted to see what tires were "approved" since my wheel and tire plan only covers manufacturer-approved tires.

Not that I've been terribly impressed with Triumph's ability to check its own documentation (the service manual says that the minimum RON is 91, but elsewhere in the same manual says that it's 95. Same issue with torque figures in some cases).

Let us know of any torque differences you've found.

 

[biker1059]

Just ordered the Cruisetec Meteler from Ebay. $279.80 out the door.

 

[Tal]

I never did, but still hoping to find a reasonable solution. Yeah, parking is an issue on streets that slope off to the right putting the kickstand uphill.

wev'e been there havn't we...in the past somewhere...?...These are British bikes made for riding on the left side of the road...the kickstand works for that...Triumph need to make another kickstand which is shorter for those who ride on the right hand side and park accordingly..

 

[Journeyman]

wev'e been there havn't we...in the past somewhere...?...These are British bikes made for riding on the left side of the road...the kickstand works for that...Triumph need to make another kickstand which is shorter for those who ride on the right hand side and park accordingly..

That, finally, makes sense. But on the 2.3s you guys must really have to heave them over- they lean pretty far on level ground (just right). Yeah, Triumph, are you listening? We need a US model kickstand replacement.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Love the rubber on the cruisetec 84V 1108lbs, tires installed

 

[Protonhound]

I will be interested to hear from those who are using the Metzler over the next few months, specifically about any weird wear patterns.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

And what is a Delaware mile??

I would bet on them being flat and straight.

 

[dfresh]

Love the rubber on the cruisetec 84V 1108lbs, tires installed

Curious what bag your using @Kevin frazier I would have messaged you but guess I can’t yet as a new member.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Curious what bag your using @Kevin frazier I would have messaged you but guess I can’t yet as a new member.

thats @nashvegad, not sure what bag he uses.