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Offline Scaffolder

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Loving the PR3s
« on: June 17, 2012, 11:42:34 AM »
I am just getting to 17,000 miles on my front PR3. The rear was replaced twice under Zurich Road Hazard Insurance. I just ordered a new tire through Murph's. They aren't as cheap when you buy one tire from there, but I really don't need a rear tire for 15,000 miles or so. lol. I should be able to get the new front on next weekend. I am glad they last as long as the PR2s. I didn't think they would because of all the slots it the tires. Very impressed with them and their grip. Should be OEM on such a great bike.
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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 01:07:54 PM »
What.....how is that kind of mileage "safely" possible? :o
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Offline gflint

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 02:28:32 PM »
All depends on riding style.  Smooth and steady without excessive speeding can net this kind of milage.  I typically get 12 on the front and 6 in the rear and I speed excessively.  I have done much worse.  I once got only 3000 on a rear.  I think it had something to do with 130 mph+ for forty miles on a hot day.  I had never seen a tire blister before.  I am impressed that the PR3s are this good.  I also would have thought the siping would greatly reduce the miles.
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Offline Scaffolder

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 03:22:31 PM »
I run the hellout of them 100 mph plus everyday. I do slow to 80mph when slipping by hiding spots. I do a tonof highway riding. This is the last week I'll get out of them.
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Offline cablebandit

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 07:31:46 AM »
Must suck to live where there are no decent twisties.   ;D
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 11:25:31 AM »
luvn my PR3's, whether chasing twisties all over USA during FL's hot months, or riding in FL while those residing in the twisties debate "best winter storage methodologies"

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 01:25:02 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on June 18, 2012, 11:25:31 AM
luvn my PR3's, whether chasing twisties all over USA during FL's hot months, or riding in FL while those residing in the twisties debate "best winter storage methodologies"



Meh, they work great in the winter as well.
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 01:34:32 PM »
Quote from: cablebandit on June 18, 2012, 01:25:02 PM
Meh, they work great in the winter as well.

yes sir, PR3's work great for me off-roading in the desert and in arctic conditions of the Rockies in July too =)



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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012, 06:19:02 PM »
There are twisties all around me. I just don't do much riding other than commuting
I live in Maine and never stored my bike last winter. Just keep it going. I got caught in the snow atleast 3 times this year.
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Offline Texas Concours14

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Re: Loving the PR3s
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 07:55:19 PM »
Just got back from a trip, and my rear PR3 is shot at 8,000.  Front still looks good.  Don't know if I will get 17,000 miles out of the front, but for now will replace the back and keep the front.  Excellent tires.
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