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LadyDraco
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« on: August 23, 2009, 08:45:10 AM »
I had a Avon Cobra on and got 15,853 k  out of it  cooldude
  I though I was going to  change my front wheel bearings ..
But they are still smooth as silk at 142,498 k ....  ??? Go figure..
So as I have been told if it's not broke don't fix it...
But always travle with new bearings , in the parts bag just in case...

I always got good tread wear from Avon Venom's 12k -14k


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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 09:15:04 AM »
That's very good. I think that is at the upper range of MPT (miles per tire).

Always the best policy.  " if it's not broke don't fix it..."

Especially when dealing with a Valkyrie!

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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 08:04:49 AM »
So true..  cooldude
But I have done timing belts @ 122+ K They looked fine...
Have done the brushes @ 55K ...
I better change them once again... Roll Eyes Now That I think about it  Shocked...
Replaced the whole Clutch @ 122K The 10 rivets let go ....
Scored the whole inner & Outter baskets. Shocked..

So yes most of the time I don't fix stuff unless it's broke  cooldude....

My notebook is finally starting to work well so I can post w/o locking up...

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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 09:23:19 AM »
I put a new Avon on the front this spring. It is the noisest tire I've ever had on the Valk. Is your front Avon loud.
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2009, 09:44:29 AM »
Quote from: ValkyrieRider on August 24, 2009, 09:23:19 AM
I put a new Avon on the front this spring. It is the noisest tire I've ever had on the Valk. Is your front Avon loud.

NO ... Funny I found that the E3 was very noisy way more then Avons ...

Hey Inmate how are ya doing ...
Long time no see....
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2009, 09:45:22 AM »
Doing great. How was your trip?
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 09:53:24 AM »
Which one ??  Grin  
They are all GREAT  cooldude
Glad ya'll are good...

Did ya have a great at IZ9 ???
Sure wish we could have made it..

See ya @ the Asylum (ADV)
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2009, 10:19:08 AM »
Quote from: LadyDraco on August 23, 2009, 08:45:10 AM
I had a Avon Cobra on and got 15,853 k  out of it  cooldude
  I though I was going to  change my front wheel bearings ..
But they are still smooth as silk at 142,498 k ....  ??? Go figure..
So as I have been told if it's not broke don't fix it...
But always travle with new bearings , in the parts bag just in case...

I always got good tread wear from Avon Venom's 12k -14k


Tracy
I have had 3 sets of Venoms and now have a Cobra on the front. The worst front tire mileage I got was 24K. The best was over 27K. I run 42PSI. I have a difficult time understanding why others don't get the same mileage.
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2009, 10:40:45 AM »
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I have had 3 sets of Venoms and now have a Cobra on the front. The worst front tire mileage I got was 24K. The best was over 27K. I run 42PSI. I have a difficult time understanding why others don't get the same mileage.


I do say that is great, truly so, and I wish I could get the same from my tires, thought I don't.

I think you are at the extreme high end with that mileage.

An awful lot depend upon the many variables, To mention only a few would be: (1) tire pressure, (2) road,tire temperature, (3) tire rubber compound, (4) operating weight, (5) riding style, (6) riding habits, (7) road type, (8 ) road conditions, and lastly:

(9) How far down you are willing to ride the tire before replacing it.

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2009, 10:46:47 AM »
Quote from: sandy on August 24, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: LadyDraco on August 23, 2009, 08:45:10 AM
I had a Avon Cobra on and got 15,853 k  out of it  cooldude
  I always got good tread wear from Avon Venom's 12k -14k

Tracy
I have had 3 sets of Venoms and now have a Cobra on the front. The worst front tire mileage I got was 24K. The best was over 27K. I run 42PSI. I have a difficult time understanding why others don't get the same mileage.

Tracy rides a trike.  She obviously has two car tires on the back pushing a single motorcycle tire on the front.  I think 15K is really good for that configuration.   Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2009, 10:55:27 AM »
Quote from: sandy on August 24, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: LadyDraco on August 23, 2009, 08:45:10 AM
I had a Avon Cobra on and got 15,853 k  out of it  cooldude
  I though I was going to  change my front wheel bearings ..
But they are still smooth as silk at 142,498 k ....  ??? Go figure..
So as I have been told if it's not broke don't fix it...
But always travle with new bearings , in the parts bag just in case...

I always got good tread wear from Avon Venom's 12k -14k


Tracy
I have had 3 sets of Venoms and now have a Cobra on the front. The worst front tire mileage I got was 24K. The best was over 27K. I run 42PSI. I have a difficult time understanding why others don't get the same mileage.

Come up to PA for a couple months...you can measure the the tire wear on a week by week basis around here.  The only way I could get that kinda mileage would be to ride wheelies everywhere...but then again, my odometer wouldn't count up the miles either...so I'm still SOL.
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2009, 10:57:50 AM »
Quote from: sandy on August 24, 2009, 10:19:08 AM

I have had 3 sets of Venoms and now have a Cobra on the front. The worst front tire mileage I got was 24K. The best was over 27K. I run 42PSI. I have a difficult time understanding why others don't get the same mileage.

I run 38-40 PSI ....  We ride twisties all the time .. Live in the mountains.. Our road surface is different then others..
I change my tires when I'm on the wear bars.... Yes I know a few folks that would ride it down a little more..
I DON'T.. That's just me.... That last 20% of a tire is a danger zone in my book....
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2009, 01:10:40 PM »
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Funny I found that the E3 was very noisy way more then Avons

Plus one here... I found the E3's to be a lot more noisy than the Cobra I put in the front this spring. Not to talk about the rear!!
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