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PAVALKER
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Retired Navy 22YOS, 2014 Valkyrie , VRCC# 27213

Pittsburgh, Pa


« on: November 07, 2017, 10:36:56 AM »

I done some searching and reading, more time than I would have preferred to spend actually.....but didn't notice if anyone is running the Avon Cobra 190/60R-17 on the rear on their 14/15 Valkyrie.    Has anyone tried that tire?  Any issues with 190/60R-17 over the OEM 180/55-17 ??

I have the Avon Cobra 120/70ZR-19 on the front and it appears to be doing well.  The OEM Dunlop is on the back and the Bike has 10K miles on it and will be needing a new rear in the near future.   

Just asking about this Avon Cobra tire...... 
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Jambriwal
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2017, 05:17:21 AM »

Yes Installed the Avon Cora 190/60 R17 and have about 7,000 miles on it so far. Dealer installed but i put the wheel on the bike. It's a little tight getting it in between the plastic guard on the left and the lug nuts so as not to scratch the rim. If you have the bike jacked high enough it makes it easier. I was hesitant to use Avon's because i read over the years the mileage was not so good but my dealer wanted to move this tire someone else ordered. So he gave me a fair price on a pair.
Front 120/70 ZR 19
No complaints. Feel better than stock. If i can get 12,000 miles out of them all is good.
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PAVALKER
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Retired Navy 22YOS, 2014 Valkyrie , VRCC# 27213

Pittsburgh, Pa


« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2017, 06:18:26 PM »

Yes Installed the Avon Cora 190/60 R17 and have about 7,000 miles on it so far. Dealer installed but i put the wheel on the bike. It's a little tight getting it in between the plastic guard on the left and the lug nuts so as not to scratch the rim. If you have the bike jacked high enough it makes it easier. I was hesitant to use Avon's because i read over the years the mileage was not so good but my dealer wanted to move this tire someone else ordered. So he gave me a fair price on a pair.
Front 120/70 ZR 19
No complaints. Feel better than stock. If i can get 12,000 miles out of them all is good.

Thanks for feedback.  Anxious to hear how many miles you and others get on that tire.  I'm still on OEM rear (as best as I know) at 10K miles.  I have the Avon on front with about 3k and have been happy with it.

Anyone else use this tire?
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