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

[Journeyman]

Hi, since the angle will change due to a taller rear tyre, do you think it will decrease the life of the rear tyre since there is more weight in the front now ?

I really don't think so. Before and after changing to this tire profile I only get 4K miles to a rear tire due to riding surface, twisties, and "riding style." I've never heard of less tire life being reported from others who've made the switch (2.3s been doing this for a long time), including those who put in more steady highway miles.

 

[Renigma]

I really don't think so. Before and after changing to this tire profile I only get 4K miles to a rear tire due to riding surface, twisties, and "riding style." I've never heard of less tire life being reported from others who've made the switch (2.3s been doing this for a long time), including those who put in more steady highway miles.

Sorry I made a typo. I was asking about the front tyre life.

 

[Journeyman]

Sorry I made a typo. I was asking about the front tyre life.

I don't think it wears the front faster and, as with the rear, I never heard anyone claim that on the 2.3s over the years. I haven't seen any difference with the R3 either and still get about 4 - 4.5K from a front tire regardless of what's on the rear.

 

[Renigma]

That's great. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Hi, since the angle will change due to a taller rear tyre, do you think it will decrease the life of the rear tyre since there is more weight in the front now ?

No wonder the the2.5L rear tire is so easy to change. Look at all the room in the middle with that nice dip in the rim. Wish the 2.3L rear wheel had that dip.

 

[Gimlet]

Sorry I made a typo. I was asking about the front tyre life.

Changing the bike's stance to load more weight onto the front can certainly effect front tyre life on some bikes, particularly sporty machines where adding front end mechanical grip encourages a different riding style with later turning and braking deeper into bends which will put a lot more load onto the front tyre.
I've had this a various bikes when I've altered the suspension to give better front end grip and feel precisely so I could bury it into turns much later.
The first thing you notice is faceting on the front tyre - most visible if you stand up or lean forward while riding and look down on the tyre while it's rotating at speed. In the UK faceting is usually more pronounced on the right hand side because that's where the road camber is with us driving on the left. In the US it would probably be the left of the tyre.
This happens on my KTM all the time because of the way I ride. I tend to turn as late as possible and trail the rear brake through bends to keep the chassis level, as the long travel suspension is prone to weight transfer. Once the front tyre becomes faceted it loses that glued-down feeling at the front end which spoils the ride and I'm often replacing both tyres because of the way the front has worn, rather than the wear rate on the rear.

But I'd be surprised if this applied to the Rocket. It's too long and too low with a longish trail and the low centre of gravity which all works against excessive weight transfer. And it's not the kind of bike that encourages or benefits from that style of riding.

 

[Protonhound]

Got my Excedra Max installed yesterday. I raised the inner fender just 1/2" evenly across all 3 mounting points an all is well. No weird noises, whistling etc and it rides and looks much better. Being 6'2 the extra height is nice.

 

[papanorm]

Got my Excedra Max installed yesterday. I raised the inner fender just 1/2" evenly across all 3 mounting points an all is well. No weird noises, whistling etc and it rides and looks much better. Being 6'2 the extra height is nice.

Looks great, how tall is that white collar you added?

 

[Protonhound]

Looks great, how tall is that white collar you added?

1/2" for both the top mounting points and a little sheet metal tab with 1/2" hole spacing on the right.

 

[papanorm]

1/2" for both the top mounting points and a little sheet metal tab with 1/2" hole spacing on the right.

Awesome, looking forward to your opinion on the new tire.