Davrail Posted May 12, 2015 #1 Posted May 12, 2015 I have a 2012 RSV with just over 6,000 miles. The rear tire is now almost bald!. I have closely monitored the PSI per the owners manual. Thoughts from anyone? I had a Suzuki 1500cc Intruder that would get at least 10K before needing replaced.
Davrail Posted May 12, 2015 Author #3 Posted May 12, 2015 I Gotta look.. I assume the stock one. Which do you recommend and tire pressure
djh3 Posted May 12, 2015 #4 Posted May 12, 2015 If you have been running the "recommended" pressure in the owners manual or in the trunk lid, the tire has been under inflated. Typically the RSV comes with either the Dunlap E3 or I think earlier may have had a Bridgestone. My manual for an 09 shows 36 to 41 depending on loading. Most fellows will tell you your pressure needs to be maybe 2 lb under max unless loaded and 2 up, then need to bump to max. I ran my Michelin Commander 2 at 40-41 and got better than 17k out of them.
XV1100SE Posted May 13, 2015 #5 Posted May 13, 2015 Original tires were either Dunlop 404 or Bridgestones. Best tire to get is the Dunlop E3's.
wizard Posted May 13, 2015 #9 Posted May 13, 2015 Actually, I started running a car tire in the rear several years ago. Much better wear.
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted May 13, 2015 #10 Posted May 13, 2015 Everyone has their own special tire they love better than any other. I know I have had tires that others have disliked and I have had no issue with. One thing to remember is that most likely the tire that came from the factory on your bike was the most inexpensive tire that was available. I know my employer always purchases from the lowest bidder.... I do not know many companies these days that buy from the highest bidder. Go to a dealer you trust..... buy a tire that they trust..... and maintain it with air pressures that are printed on the tire.... not the ones in the owners manual. Like has been said keep the pressures slightly below maximum unless loaded or going on long rides. I find my rear tire can go up close to 5 PSI just doing a short highway run. Always test pressures when the tire is cold... ie the bike has sat overnight sorta idea Remember... tires are like oil..... you ask 10 people and you will get between 5 and 10 different answers to what is best. The best tire is a name brand newer the better and properly maintained and rated for the motorcycle you are riding.
YamahaLarry Posted May 15, 2015 #12 Posted May 15, 2015 If you have been running the "recommended" pressure in the owners manual or in the trunk lid, the tire has been under inflated. Typically the RSV comes with either the Dunlap E3 or I think earlier may have had a Bridgestone. My manual for an 09 shows 36 to 41 depending on loading. Most fellows will tell you your pressure needs to be maybe 2 lb under max unless loaded and 2 up, then need to bump to max. I ran my Michelin Commander 2 at 40-41 and got better than 17k out of them. One of my younger brothers has been a tire guy for 35 years, and he will tell you that under inflated tires run hotter and will wear out quicker. However, you do sacrifice ride comfort and traction with tires that are inflated above the manufacturers recommendation.
EtRider Posted May 16, 2015 #13 Posted May 16, 2015 I have a 2012 RSV with just over 6,000 miles. The rear tire is now almost bald!. I have closely monitored the PSI per the owners manual. Thoughts from anyone? . I got 8000 on original Dunlops on my 2013 and I also monitored the pressure closely. I now have Michelin Commander 2 on it. Hope to get a lot more miles out of them.
RedRider Posted May 16, 2015 #14 Posted May 16, 2015 A Dunlop 404 will get you about 5000 miles on the Venture. E3 is the answer. I have 16k miles on my rear tire with tread left. Should easily get to 20k. It is, however, a bit squared off. Not the tire's issue, just lots of slab riding. RR
alwrmcusn Posted May 17, 2015 #15 Posted May 17, 2015 On a completely different situation... I just replaced the wheels on my Hannigan trike conversion and put new tires on the new wheels. The OEM tires that came with the Hannigan kit (Kumho tires) still have almost half their wear left and the trike has about 20K on those tires! Sure wish I could have gotten that mileage on the "two wheeler" RSV.
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