I've not tried any other brand , On the touring model they recalled the Bridgestone tyres , because of them seperating it was explained to me that the bridgestones could'nt handle the torque the RT3 put out .
I've just checked my paper work and from reciepts i've got the front has been reasonably consistent at about 10 000 the rear consistent at around 8000 klm , but the bi ply running at 38psi was definetly the best Looks like i put it on at 23500, and changed it at 33000 thats 9500 and its still got plenty of tread and NO cupping , enough left to put it back on if i don't go doiung a big journey
So overall i guess thats pretty good , and it was around 160 dollars cheaper .
Now i've checked its not has bad , suppose i feel it in the pocket because i run 2 bikes .
Your trip to Queensland will be coming soon , have a good time , i'm off to the states for 4 weeks on the 27th aug otherwise i would definetly of come up .
Still the missis has said tonight that when we get back the weather will be better and she would'nt mind a couple of weeks riding around , so with a bit of luck we will get over your way in october , so enjoy Hervey Bay its a great spot , i rode up there a couple of years ago , . . Only thing is i went in june and it pissed down with rain , all the way up there , turned nice when i was there , and started raining the minuite i set of for home and did'nt stop till i got home 5 days later