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« on: July 29, 2022, 12:28:53 PM » |
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Just checking to get an idea where everyone is getting their Avons from. What price did you pay for the chrome and was there free shipping. Honda parts where from. I have been using procaliber out of washington from time to time. We are getting the shaft here in Canader EH! on everything. 25-30% more for honda parts adjusted to the exchange. Maybe more for the tires. 95$ today for rear pads for a standard AND 14 days for delivery even though they had stock.
let me know your thoughts
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2022, 01:30:31 PM » |
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I have purchased parts, most recently, from Partzilla. Here in the US they had a good selection and prices were not bad. Mostly just brake pads and some washers and nuts. https://www.partzilla.com |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2022, 01:41:59 PM » |
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Didn't check stock but I've always had good results here for tires and parts. They are usually very competitive with pricing. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search/go?w=Avon+valkyrie |
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F6Dave
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2022, 01:48:53 PM » |
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I use them too. Fast with excellent prices. I switched to Bridgestone because the rear costs about $100 less than Avon, and it's a very good tire. Bought my last rear from Chaparral for $184 about a month ago. Ordered it on a Friday and it arrived on Monday with their free shipping. |
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2022, 01:56:03 PM » |
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I have also used them. Good results. |
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h13man
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2022, 05:13:55 AM » |
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About the only good tire available is the Bridgestone Exedra 701 front and the 702 rear. Avons have been out of stock for quite some time. No matter who purchase your tire from, they come from regional warehouses for the most part. Mine came from FT. Wayne IN in 3 business days 2 hrs. away from my home. I'm finishing up the Avon Cobra on front and the use of balancing beads has been good as I'm looking at 25% more wear on the front tire at 20,000 mi. The rear Exedra is under "bead" trial but I'm not really expecting much over 12,000 mi. but....
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longrider
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2022, 06:40:08 AM » |
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Thanks for the input. I will definitely order a set of those pads Britman. I just installed two rear avons on both mine and my wifes Valks. Fronts are coming and I will install in a month or so. This economy has me worried for the future. My grandchildren may not have the opportunity to see the beauty of the world I have seen. Don't see where the average family can keep the standard of living we all have enjoyed for many years. Our generation has been so fortunate.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2022, 11:52:34 AM » |
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I see that Rocky Mountain ATV has 1 Avon rear in stock for $265. They're out of the Bridgestones, but Chaparral has lots for $195. That price difference is why I switched.
It appears that Bridgestone replaced the G702 rear with the Excedra Max. The tread pattern looks different but I'm sure it's similar. I recently installed one on my F6B. It comes with a 180/60 x 16, but I like the taller Valkyrie tire for the extra cornering clearance.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2022, 09:46:18 PM » |
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I see that Rocky Mountain ATV has 1 Avon rear in stock for $265. They're out of the Bridgestones, but Chaparral has lots for $195. That price difference is why I switched.
That's a humongous difference Dave.  The old adage applies, shop around. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2022, 06:41:30 AM » |
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+1 exedra max. 200/60 rear
Great tire especially in rain
Closest to car tire for smooth ride
And does not push down into the many ruts in road here in ny
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h13man
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2022, 07:09:44 AM » |
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I see that Rocky Mountain ATV has 1 Avon rear in stock for $265. They're out of the Bridgestones, but Chaparral has lots for $195. That price difference is why I switched.
It appears that Bridgestone replaced the G702 rear with the Excedra Max. The tread pattern looks different but I'm sure it's similar. I recently installed one on my F6B. It comes with a 180/60 x 16, but I like the taller Valkyrie tire for the extra cornering clearance.
From my experience, the 701/702 are available but they at one time had both offerings.  at http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/. I put a set of the Exedra Max on a Vulcan 1600 Nomad which sports the same weight as my Valk and felt really good but I rode it the heat of the summer. I'm concerned as like other manufactures like Michelin and Metzler doing harder compound changes which on the VT1100/lighter bikes, the riders experienced ill handling in cold and/or damp conditions. Just don't know for sure thus whatever the best price at the time, Bridgestone and Avon are my choices. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2022, 09:57:09 AM » |
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I just ordered a fresh set of Avon Cobra Chrome AV91 & AV92 at RockyMountainATVMC.com. Went with a 200/60R-16 for the rear. Total came to $517.19 shipped, minus a $60 rebate offered by Avon (see https://www.avontyres.com/en-us/rewards/). |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2022, 01:28:28 PM » |
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It's always been my understanding that (regardless of mfgr), a 200 has less tread depth than a 180, and gets less miles accordingly. I don't know how many less.
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Nightflight99
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« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2022, 02:45:58 PM » |
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It's always been my understanding that (regardless of mfgr), a 200 has less tread depth than a 180, and gets less miles accordingly. I don't know how many less.
I don't have a basis of comparison for the Avon Cobras specifically, but having run lots of wider tires on other platforms, I have not seen any noticeable reduced longevity. I have always enjoyed the feel of a wider rear tire, especially on corner exit during performance riding (sport bikes & sport tourers). It'll be interesting to see what the 200/60 in the rear is going to feel like on the Valkyrie. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2022, 03:42:14 PM » |
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It's always been my understanding that (regardless of mfgr), a 200 has less tread depth than a 180, and gets less miles accordingly. I don't know how many less.
I don't have a basis of comparison for the Avon Cobras specifically, but having run lots of wider tires on other platforms, I have not seen any noticeable reduced longevity. I have always enjoyed the feel of a wider rear tire, especially on corner exit during performance riding (sport bikes & sport tourers). It'll be interesting to see what the 200/60 in the rear is going to feel like on the Valkyrie. Well, I'll take performance over cost savings every day too. (it's just what I've heard, not measured) I love my 205 60's on the rear. They corner as well as any bike tire. And stop better than any bike tire. And give me 37K miles (or so). What they won't do is try to pass the front of the bike on hot pavement and a hot tire, goosing it in a corner. I've been sideways on a Valk 3 times that way (on bike tires), and saved it every time (but not my shorts).  |
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