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I need a new front 150/80R17 for my 2001 standard. Looks like it's getting hard to find Cobras anymore, although I may be able to? Has anyone been running the Avon Chrome tire and if so, your observations and reviews would be helpful.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2019, 08:16:14 AM » |
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Sorry can't comment on the tire, but holy cow they are proud of it! https://www.jpcycles.com/product/240-4020/avon-av91-cobra-chrome-150-80r17-front-tireI imagine they are cheaper elsewhere? |
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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2019, 08:28:09 AM » |
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Bridgestone G701 Exedra Touring Front Motorcycle Tire 150/80R-17 (72H) 139.00 threw rocky mountain
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2019, 10:23:18 AM » |
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I haven't heard anything about the chrome but rocky mountain was the cheapest place I could find for a cobra
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2019, 03:07:07 PM » |
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Bridgestone G701 Exedra Touring Front Motorcycle Tire 150/80R-17 (72H) 139.00 threw rocky mountain
Is this a bias ply or radial? |
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2019, 03:08:03 PM » |
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Sorry, just saw the R in the size.
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« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2019, 03:18:03 PM » |
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I need a new front 150/80R17 for my 2001 standard. Looks like it's getting hard to find Cobras anymore, although I may be able to? Has anyone been running the Avon Chrome tire and if so, your observations and reviews would be helpful.
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The Cobra is discontinued, Cobra Chrome is Avon's replacement. Got 400 miles on a newly installed front one. Have had it on the Interstates, Mountain Twisties, and rain. Excellent grip and smooth as silk. It's as good or better than the old Cobra. You won't regret it. |
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boss hoss bill
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2019, 02:47:37 AM » |
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I need a new front 150/80R17 for my 2001 standard. Looks like it's getting hard to find Cobras anymore, although I may be able to? Has anyone been running the Avon Chrome tire and if so, your observations and reviews would be helpful.
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The Cobra is discontinued, Cobra Chrome is Avon's replacement. Got 400 miles on a newly installed front one. Have had it on the Interstates, Mountain Twisties, and rain. Excellent grip and smooth as silk. It's as good or better than the old Cobra. You won't regret it. Thanks for the update, exactly what I was looking for! Looks like I'll be ordering a new Chrome tire (Besides who can't not be digging on the name Chrome?) . Always have had good results with Avons. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2019, 04:59:49 AM » |
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What happened to the snake theme? Years ago they made the Venom for Valkyries, then replaced it with the Cobra. Now the Chrome?
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h13man
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2019, 05:23:39 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2019, 12:11:57 AM » |
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I've got one i just installed, about 200 miles so far. I am very happy with it. I did have a cobra on it, and it seems to be very similiar.
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« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2019, 10:06:24 AM » |
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I have a front and rear set of cobra Chrome sitting in the shop waiting for me to kill these awful Bridgestones. I want my Cobras back
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2019, 03:22:52 PM » |
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Thanks for the link to American Moto Tire, h13man. I ordered my Avon Chrome 150/80R-17 72V front tire on line last night for $194.02. Eric called today to confirm my order and shipped it free today. UPS will deliver it by Wednesday afternoon. Thanks, Dan
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2019, 03:38:12 PM » |
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Looks like I will be ordering one soon my front needs new shoes and all I run is Avons.  |
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« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2019, 03:24:16 PM » |
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Ordered my Avon Chrome from American Moto Tire online Sunday night for $194.02 & received it on my doorstep today with free shipping. Can't beat that!! Thanks h13man!
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mello dude
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« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2019, 08:37:46 PM » |
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Whao! Tire prices have gone up! |
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« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2019, 10:36:33 PM » |
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Yeah they have.
My last ME880 150 radial front was also right at $200. (up about $30+)
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« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2019, 07:44:54 AM » |
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I just got a set of Bridgestones (Excedras) this time 'cause the local shop had them in stock, and I noticed a lot of black marks on the driveway, just from pulling the bike out of the garage and a little manuevering it...! I never had a mark from my usual Avons. I hope they last like the Avons, but I'm figuring probably not.
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