Any longevity reports other than Rick's 12,000 mile first set? I'm getting the PR3s that came today from Motorcycle Superstore mounted Friday unless snow keeps me from getting to Denver.
I've got right at 5k on mine and though showing some definite center wear on the rear it is not nearly as much as the original Bridgestones at the same distance. There is slight flat spotting but cornering is still a lot smoother compared to the original Battleaxes.Any longevity reports other than Rick's 12,000 mile first set? I'm getting the PR3s that came today from Motorcycle Superstore mounted Friday unless snow keeps me from getting to Denver.
I came off the interstate the other day and was on a 55 mph side road. I had both hands off the handle bars and I was leaning forward a bit. I was just stretching for a quick second because I had been on the highway for about an hour. Well the front end started to wobble. I lean back and put my hands back on the handle bar and it quickly stopped. It's been many years since I rode a bike but I have never had this happen. Is this normal or should I be looking at getting the front wheel balanced?* Front end wobble: With the OEM tires, even when new, if I loosened my grip on the bars greatly the front end would wobble. Slightly at first, then progressively worse until I would put light pressure back on the grips to stop the action.
I had the very same problem with my 1998 Pacific Coast. If I took both my hands off the bars, the front end would start to wobble. I had the head bearings checked and they were tight, within spec. The front OEM Dunlop 555 was cupping pretty badly so I bought new Metzler 880 tires, which seemed to help a lot, but the wobble never went away completely. Had to keep at least one hand on the bars.I came off the interstate the other day and was on a 55 mph side road. I had both hands off the handle bars and I was leaning forward a bit. I was just stretching for a quick second because I had been on the highway for about an hour. Well the front end started to wobble. I lean back and put my hands back on the handle bar and it quickly stopped. It's been many years since I rode a bike but I have never had this happen. Is this normal or should I be looking at getting the front wheel balanced?
is it worth mentioning to the dealer next time it's in for service do you think?
Phil, I have 8200 miles on my PR3s with many miles left on them. As you know, how many miles you will get out of tires depends a great deal on your riding style. I only got 7000 miles out of the stock Bridgestones. I think I'll get at least 12000 out of the PR3s. Right now, they are still in great shape and still handle very well. I would buy them again without hesitation.Any longevity reports other than Rick's 12,000 mile first set? I'm getting the PR3s that came today from Motorcycle Superstore mounted Friday unless snow keeps me from getting to Denver.