Don't try to push Avons too far

[Guest tx2sturgis]

And I gotta chime in too...you KNEW I would didnt you?

 

OK...You had 10,000 miles on a tire you thought would go another 5,000 miles or so. But you HAD to know that the last 1000 miles of that trip would be: (a) in the heat, (b) high speed, ©in areas where tire availablity can be scarce, (d) road quality may be an issue, and (e) that last 1000 miles or so would be ridden in those conditions while the tire was in the last 5% to 10% of its life.

 

Hmmm...All I can say is, you are more of a risk taker than you like to let on. And your guardian angel was able to keep up.

 

I replace my tires WAY before its time if im starting out on a long trip...I dont want a questionable tire, thats more prone to road debris punctures and hydroplaning, on MY bike if I'm beginning a 500 mile or more trip...my life is worth an early tire replacement. Stretching tire life is not even one of my priorities. Not wipiing out, IS a priority. This is the way I have ALWAYS done things....I have even had a few wrenches tell me they thought the tire was good for another couple of thousand miles. I tell em...doesnt matter...replace it anyway. I've had my share of tire failures on the road, due to various causes, but NEVER due to deep tread wear. I plan to keep it that way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[wizard]

Wow! I'm glad thats been cleared up! So, now what? Just buy a tire you're happy with and let it be.

[Guest tx2sturgis]

If I got out of line and stepped on some toes I apologize. But some things 'irk' me.

 

I may be guilty of being too harsh, but I always figure motorcyclists and bikers are able to handle it.

 

I will try to be more....diplomatic.

 

[N3FOL]

If that was me, I probably would have made a decision based on how many miles the trip will be and how much tread life the rear tire has. If the rear tire has some life left on the tread, I may just go ahead and use it and perhaps change tires along the way (find a moto shop). It is very scary to be riding on the highway with no more tread left on your rear tire.

 

As far as my rear tire is concerned, I am closing in 4K miles and it still looks good. This riding season, I will try to be easy on the throttle in order to extend the life of my tire.

[Snarley Bill]

If I got out of line and stepped on some toes I apologize. But some things 'irk' me.

 

I may be guilty of being too harsh, but I always figure motorcyclists and bikers are able to handle it.

 

I will try to be more....diplomatic.

 

hey brian, i like your style. you may be dubbed snarley brian. snarley bill

[Snarley Bill]

My brother had a 2005 Wing before he bought the Venture, so he already knew how they compared. I will say that his new one is a LOT more attractive than his old yeller one, but other than that it still leaves me cold. He says they made a number of good improvements to it, but I guess you had to own one to know - from the outside looking in, I couldn't tell a bit of difference.

 

I'm probably telling stories out of school here, but I saw a hint of why he got rid of the Wing in the first place (after he and I did a long ride through Colorado a couple of years ago he dumped his first Wing as soon as he got home and bought the 07 RSV). Well, right after he picked up the new Wing there were several instances where we stopped for gas, etc., and someone would come up to me and compliment me on what a great looking bike my Venture was - even engage me in extended conversations about it, but nobody said boo to him about that fancy brand new candy apple red $24,000 tupperware refrigerator sitting right next to it! At one point he briefly lost it and grumbled about how everybody just assumes a Wing is a pussybike and their riders aren't serious bikers! I did my best to not audibly agree with him on the point, but I don't think I completely succeeded.

I later posed the question to him wondering if the pussybike created the pussybiker, or the pussybiker went looking for the pussybike (kinda the chicken or the egg sort of thing), but I never got an answer I could print here!

Goose

well i guess i'm a pussy rider on a pussy bike. all i can say is bring it on mouth. we will try dead stop, twisties, top end any way you want to go. and we will see how you like to get refrigerated. i don't back down from anyone. snarlety bill :clap2::clap2: maybe i could beat one of them ugly guzzi's

[Vance]

It's always nice to have a choice. I owned a Goldwing and put many miles on it. I find the Venture to be much more comfortable (my wife - riding partner - disagrees). I think it's more a matter of what we enjoy, not what we think is best. For the sheer pleasure of enjoying a trip, I prefer 2 wheels. In other words, enjoy the bike and don't fued over who made it.

[RoadKill]

well i guess i'm a pussy rider on a pussy bike. all i can say is bring it on mouth. we will try dead stop, twisties, top end any way you want to go. and we will see how you like to get refrigerated. i don't back down from anyone. snarlety bill :clap2::clap2: maybe i could beat one of them ugly guzzi's

 

Come on Bill:stirthepot: He wouldn't have a chance and I doubt he's got the Balls to try anyway. All talk and no action

[V7Goose]

well i guess i'm a pussy rider on a pussy bike. all i can say is bring it on mouth. we will try dead stop, twisties, top end any way you want to go. and we will see how you like to get refrigerated. i don't back down from anyone. snarlety bill :clap2::clap2: maybe i could beat one of them ugly guzzi's

Hey Trailer Boy, I wasn't trying to personally insult you, but I'm sorry if the truth struck a little too close to home!

 

But I am curious - seeing as you mostly just haul that pile of tupperware around on a trailer (that's real PB behavior!), how can you be so sure it handles anything? Doncha have to ride it before you actually know????

Goose

 

Oh, don't forget, you are supposed to change your oil at least once a year even tho you only have 15 or 20 miles on it!

[Guest tx2sturgis]

Glad it aint just me with my pantyhose in a wad!

 

 

[Snarley Bill]

Hey Trailer Boy, I wasn't trying to personally insult you, but I'm sorry if the truth struck a little too close to home!

 

But I am curious - seeing as you mostly just haul that pile of tupperware around on a trailer (that's real PB behavior!), how can you be so sure it handles anything? Doncha have to ride it before you actually know????

Goose

 

Oh, don't forget, you are supposed to change your oil at least once a year even tho you only have 15 or 20 miles on it!

hey goose, is that the best you can do. you ain't even worth sparring with. like i said bring it on. i feel fatigue coming on.