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« on: April 09, 2015, 04:57:37 AM » |
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What kind of mileage can a person expect from the rear Avon Cobra?
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2015, 05:24:43 AM » |
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I usually get 10-12K out of mine at 46# pressure.
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2015, 05:28:22 AM » |
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I think I set a record. My last rear Cobra got 26,970 miles and it still had a bit of tread left. I also keep 46 psi in the rear, 42 front.
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2015, 05:48:51 AM » |
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What,, how did that happen Sandy?? got some special riding tips?? I would think that is a record, I really wasn't expecting to hear 10 t0 12 from a sticky tire.
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2015, 05:52:46 AM » |
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9k tops
27k? Must have some awfully smooth roads out there. That is car tire kinda milage.
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2015, 06:20:56 AM » |
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9k tops
27k? Must have some awfully smooth roads out there. That is car tire kinda milage.
That's what I was thinking about roads of glass. Never got more then 9k |
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 06:25:42 AM » |
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9k tops
27k? Must have some awfully smooth roads out there. That is car tire kinda milage.
That's what I was thinking about roads of glass. Never got more then 9k Maybe it is that the Bumble Bee has waaaaaay more power than the other colors  So Pancho since yours is a Bee also you can expect around 9k  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2015, 06:26:21 AM » |
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Maybe the roads are softer my son lives in Mesa.
They do get a lot of sun.
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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2015, 07:00:48 AM » |
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Yeah, I think you got it right Bighead,, but I really do wonder how Sandy got that mileage,, maybe a really easy riding style? I'm IMPRESSED.
Well, I really like a sticky tire, even with the compromised mileage,,, anyone try any dual compound tires?? how do they grip,, what kind of mileage? recommendations??
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« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2015, 07:17:20 AM » |
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I just put one on my Interstate Dunflop American Elite it is a bias ply but had one on my street glide when I had it and got 17k on it and thought I would try it on my IS. Just hoping to get past the 10k mark |
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2015, 07:38:08 AM » |
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Yeah, I think you got it right Bighead,, but I really do wonder how Sandy got that mileage,, maybe a really easy riding style? I'm IMPRESSED.
Well, I really like a sticky tire, even with the compromised mileage,,, anyone try any dual compound tires?? how do they grip,, what kind of mileage? recommendations??
I believe that the Cobra is a dual compound tire. I run the Cobra on my 2003 VTX1800C and my 1999 Valkyrie Interstate. I planned on putting a Cobra on my 2013 Goldwing F6B but I like the looks of the OEM Bridgestone at 6,500 miles so I'll probably will get another one. Carl |
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2015, 08:04:11 AM » |
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Not ONLY tire pressure playing a roll in tire life BUT the other thing that helps determine tire life is yer right hand.  And hard riding do help shorten tire life. Proper tire pressure-find SUGGESTED tire pressures here on this forum. M/C specific rear tire I M H O-no less than 42 P S I. Front MC specific-no less than 43 P S I-again-I M H O. Other pressures may or may not work for you. Just because I got X amount of miles out of brad 0 doe's NOT mean YOU will get X amount out of brand 0. Lott of folks here got 2 or 3 times he mileage out of Dunlop E-3s. I got less than 7000 G out of my rear one. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2015, 10:41:24 AM » |
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What kind of mileage can a person expect from the rear Avon Cobra?
I'm on my third rear Avon Cobra, 15k each, 45 psi, ride like a bat outa hell. Redline  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2015, 11:38:25 AM » |
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9k tops
27k? Must have some awfully smooth roads out there. That is car tire kinda milage.
That's what I was thinking about roads of glass. Never got more then 9k Maybe it is that the Bumble Bee has waaaaaay more power than the other colors That's probably it  I used to think black was faster when I had my Tourer, but after getting the Bee I learned the error of my ways  |
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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2015, 12:25:10 PM » |
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The error of our ways,,,,,,, sure is an eye opener when we see them...
Well, the Cobras are a multi compound tire according to this, I didn't suspect....
Avon has just surfaced their new Cobra tire combo for several Victory bikes model 2008 and newer.
These new Cobra tires come with a 6-ply design for the rear, including two high-strength Aramid belts and a supplementary nylon one for stabilizing the tire carcass and reduce the tire flex significantly.
The Cobras come with a three-compound construction for increased mileage and softer cornering, with no compromise over grip whatsoever. The center area of the tires is made from a longer-lasting compound which provides longer mileage, while the shoulder is made from a softer one for improved grip through the turns and a more comfortable ride.
The third compound binds these two together and helps uniform energy distribution and disperse heat better. The grooves in the Cobra tires follow the energy lines, thus offering a more even wear, while the snakeskin design on the tire wall are a head turner.
and, I saw this on the Avon site,,
Honda Goldwing fitment has unique pattern to resist irregular wear, an 80 load index for 992 pounds load carrying capacity and triple compound for high mileage center and more grip on the shoulders.
just not sure if it is suggesting that the multi compound tire is just in the Goldwing sizes, or used across the board on all Cobra tires....... AV71, AV72.. The Avon is looking better to me all the time.
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« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2015, 03:40:08 PM » |
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I hope it is true because I recently installed a set. Although I suspect someone is a little math challenged.
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« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2015, 05:46:33 PM » |
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Yup: our roads are quiet asphalt and I just ride to/from work now. With a compressor, it's easy to maintain 46 PSI and I'm not math challenged. I keep accurate records of dates/mileage/and parts used on a spreadsheet for each vehicle I own. Two bikes and an old F150. Even this past tire surprised me. I kept looking at it and wondered what Avon did. It is a dual compound tire.
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« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2015, 07:03:19 PM » |
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I used to live on PEI, an island where the highest speed limit is 90km/h and very few roads are good enough to go above that. I ran the recommended 36psi because anything higher would knock the fillings out of your teeth and the best I got was around 22k km. Now I live on the mainland, run more divided highway than I would like to, and generally abuse speed limits. No matter how much air pressure I try the best I have gotten is 13k km, the high speed highway riding destroys the center of the tire.
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« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2015, 03:29:14 AM » |
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So,,, we go from the high mileage Sandy has gotten, 27K, to the low 8K that heavyd experienced,,,,,,I guess I can expect about 11000 or or 12000 with the type of riding I do. With what I have learned about these tires during this discussion, what I have read, and what I experienced from the NOS Venom I ran before going to the Vredestein, I think a set of Avon Cobras is coming my way for this riding season.
Thanks to all, as always a treasure trove of vast experience and knowledge....... Farther, is your bike all set for your trip to GA this summer?
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« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2015, 08:08:46 AM » |
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Farther, is your bike all set for your trip to GA this summer?
Yes it is!! Just fine tuning my kit. A trip to Walmart for a Rand McNally Road Atlas (old school) and waiting for a UV Buff in the mail and I think I am set. My last day in the office will be May 27th although I keep getting asked to do just "one more project". I should be on the road the second week of June!!! |
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« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2015, 07:20:50 AM » |
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10-15K for most all depends on road material and twist of throttle.
I have near 10K or so and will be able (I think) to get another 1 year riding out of it after this year, maybe, depending on how many miles I chalk up this season. I did look at the center tread a few weeks ago and is getting pretty thin vs. the sidewalls looking very good with lots of tread depth ONLY on outside of tires.
Anything under 42 rear psi is too low IMO. I run 44-45 psi since heavier than most and if riding 2-up or loaded down on my I/S bags, 44-46 psi is better.
However, I find anything over 39-40 psi front tire is WAY too firm a ride and jolts over bumps in road into my hands thru handlebars, so I run 38-39 psi tops in my front tire.
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« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2015, 10:47:39 AM » |
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Thanks again for all the info guys,, I just ordered a set of stock size Cobras, front and rear, from Dennis Kirk at $295 complete from my PlayPal account. I will have them next week. WooHoo I look forward to having new shoes for my baby,,,, she will be showering sparks from both sides in the curves with these!
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« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2015, 12:40:52 PM » |
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she will be showering sparks from both sides in the curves with these!
That is why they won't last over 9k |
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« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2015, 01:15:22 PM » |
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So,,, we go from the high mileage Sandy has gotten, 30K, to the low 8K that heavyd experienced,,,,,,I guess I can expect about 11000 or or 12000 with the type of riding I do. With what I have learned about these tires during this discussion, what I have read, and what I experienced from the NOS Venom I ran before going to the Vredestein, I think a set of Avon Cobras is coming my way for this riding season.
Thanks to all, as always a treasure trove of vast experience and knowledge....... Farther, is your bike all set for your trip to GA this summer?
I think your making a good choice. I've owned two sets of Cobras. Just bought a third set to replace the tires on my AZ bike. I've got 18K plus on them and if it wasn't for the rear tire being down to the wear bars I'd be getting even more. I always change them in pairs. Inflation of the rear at 44, the front 42. I check inflation once a week. FWIW  |
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« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2015, 01:41:37 PM » |
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Oh I agree Avon is my favorite tire. Can't stand E3's. Trying an American Elite series now hoping to get a few more miles.
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« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2015, 04:00:25 PM » |
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she will be showering sparks from both sides in the curves with these!
That is why they won't last over 9k HA............ I think you got something there |
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« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2015, 06:06:13 PM » |
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23,500 on rear. 46psi. Northern Michigan roads and not many qualify as smooth. still tread left but will be changing due to age. going to try 200 65-16 cobra.
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« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2015, 07:26:48 AM » |
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Well it's good to know because I just order an A72 for my 99
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« Reply #28 on: April 13, 2015, 11:15:09 AM » |
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Do the rear shock absorber settings have anything to do with tire life? I have mine set at #5, as stiff as they will go and my Avon Cobras last only 1 season at 70MPH on the super slabs here, 15,000 tops I am guessing.
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« Reply #29 on: April 13, 2015, 07:00:08 PM » |
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If you are getting 15k you are getting more than most.
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« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2015, 05:06:48 AM » |
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Farther, is your bike all set for your trip to GA this summer?
Yes it is!! Just fine tuning my kit. A trip to Walmart for a Rand McNally Road Atlas (old school) and waiting for a UV Buff in the mail and I think I am set. My last day in the office will be May 27th although I keep getting asked to do just "one more project". I should be on the road the second week of June!!! It had been bugging me since you wrote that,,,,, what the heck is a UV buff?? Well, I finally looked it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63TCnOJVTPsand thought,,,, "that is what I need" since I usually wear a hat to ride in the states that do not require a helmet, got one coming for me too. Learn something new here every time! Yeah, I can see it now,,, heading across the desert with a big yellow sombrero over a full face buff ..... heh heh heh |
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« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2015, 06:49:44 AM » |
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Just ordered mine too...
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