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« on: August 25, 2014, 03:53:12 PM » |
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Hey all...
Its that time... Ned to replace the Bridgestone Exedra on the front...
Best place/price to get online?
Avon? Bridgestone? Dunlop? I have not tried the Avons on any bike.
Running Darkside on back..... Falken
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2014, 04:08:12 PM » |
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Once you choose your tire, shop it on Amazon (generally includes free shipping). They can be beat, but not often.
Edit: yes, you do need to factor in instal price, I have a reasonable guy and it makes no difference if I buy from him or not.
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« Last Edit: August 25, 2014, 04:35:35 PM by Jess from VA »
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2014, 04:32:30 PM » |
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If someone else is doing the mounting, find your best price online then see if he can match it. The place that mounted my new Avons was within a couple bucks on the price and guaranteed me a fresh tire. I think the best price I found online was from motorcycle superstore or bike bandit...I don't remember. I switched from Dunlops to Avons and am very happy.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2014, 02:57:45 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2014, 01:08:09 PM » |
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So far I have found Bridgestone exedra 701 for $148 at bike bandit....... Thats what Im running now.. Still looking for better tire/price combo I thought Id have more answers to a tire question.... Maybe I need to add OIL to get more responses....  Brad |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2014, 02:42:39 PM » |
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As discussed awhile back, I am trying out a new Michelin Commander II Motorcycle Tire Front - 140/75R-17. (OE Front is 150/80R-17). It is only a bit narrower than the OE 150, but the 75 is around a half inch shorter than the OE 80. Tire was introduced in around 2012 and has rave reviews all over the web for both handling and longevity. I have about 4K+ on mine and I frankly do not have a lot of faith that it will do better than my 9K Metzler OE-size fronts (but I always get less miles than many do). But that said, it is a marvelous tire that handles well and holds the road in all conditions, including wet. I rate it as good as Metz, which for me is top of the line (I have not run any Avon Cobras). I really have not noticed any difference in riding it from the size/height difference, in leans or any other way. It had little if any release agent and did not require 1-200 miles of careful riding from new (I was still careful for about two hours). And it is a decent bit cheaper than Metz/Avon OE size tires. ($141.77 & free shipping) http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Commander-Reinforced-Motorcycle-Cruiser/dp/B005J882YY FWIW Heading out for the Ann Arbor area shortly to visit family. |
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« Last Edit: August 28, 2014, 02:51:49 PM by Jess from VA »
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« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2014, 03:16:55 PM » |
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My brother just bought one of those shinko 890's. Was just delivered today, he is hoping to have it mounted this weekend sometime.
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« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2014, 07:54:07 PM » |
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My brother just bought one of those shinko 890's. Was just delivered today, he is hoping to have it mounted this weekend sometime.
I hope he has better luck with it than I did.  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2014, 08:25:01 PM » |
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There has been a lot of complaints on the board in the past about the Shinkos.....
Interesten in the Michlein......
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2014, 04:57:15 AM » |
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I run a metz me880 on mine, last I heard about shinko is they changed owners and the quality is better, I know they had problems with some of the cheaper tires but haven't heard of many complaints with the 890. Guess he will find out.
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2014, 08:40:22 AM » |
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I gotta say, despite what I've heard here on the board, I love the Bridgestone G701 I have on teh front now. It was cheaper than even the Metz Bias (I had been running a Metz 880 and loved it, but at 11000 it was slick). I'm got over 12000 on this tire and it looks like it has half it's life left, and a nice round profile still. the Metz squared up prety quickly. I ride 20 miles each way, super slabs to work every day in the DFW area, so it does tend to be alot of straight up riding. Same as I was on the metz though. I can't say I'm a severe twisties rider, I just dont get much chance, but what I do get to ride, the tire gives me confidence. Never felt like it was going to give up on me. I do drag the pegs periodically and I've never felt an issue with the tire. The only downside is that it seems a bit noisy. I run 42 front and rear. Since I switched to Bridgestone on the rear, the noise increased so I do think it's tires, but otherwise I love the tires. I will admit I do very little rain riding, but I have and didn't feel a problem with the tires, but I hate riding in the rain anyway so I may not be a good judge...
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2014, 01:13:32 PM » |
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You can get whatever you want a amazon.com, all brands, usually free shipping. Recommend highly. Hoser |
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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2014, 02:58:06 PM » |
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If someone else is doing the mounting, find your best price online then see if he can match it. The place that mounted my new Avons was within a couple bucks on the price and guaranteed me a fresh tire. I think the best price I found online was from motorcycle superstore or bike bandit...I don't remember. I switched from Dunlops to Avons and am very happy.
I completely agree with Big Ugly... That's what I do and I'm always on Avon Cobras. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2014, 09:07:52 PM » |
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I plan to replace the Avon with a Michelin Pilot ACTIV 130 90/17 just to be a guinea pig and go double dark side. And it will be real soon since the Avon that looked almost new when I picked up the Girl last November barely made 10k this year. Of course, I would have been replacing it soon anyway since it is a 5 year old tire.
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2014, 02:32:16 AM » |
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I plan to replace the Avon with a Michelin Pilot ACTIV 130 90/17 just to be a guinea pig and go double dark side. And it will be real soon since the Avon that looked almost new when I picked up the Girl last November barely made 10k this year. Of course, I would have been replacing it soon anyway since it is a 5 year old tire.
I will be really interested in how that works for you. Keep us informed please. I have a new Avon on the front. The guy that organizes our rides swears by them, we'll see. |
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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2014, 05:38:09 AM » |
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I plan to replace the Avon with a Michelin Pilot ACTIV 130 90/17 just to be a guinea pig and go double dark side. And it will be real soon since the Avon that looked almost new when I picked up the Girl last November barely made 10k this year. Of course, I would have been replacing it soon anyway since it is a 5 year old tire.
I've got one in the garage that's going on Tuesday hopefully |
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2014, 01:40:46 PM » |
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I thing Michlin bought metzler a few yrs ago.
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