| avon venom vs bridgstone excedra | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 10:01 pm | 1st Post |
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help! can i get the pros and cons of each. im kinda leaning towards the bridgstones for the 1500 your expert input would be much appreciated  Last edited on Sun Feb 5th, 2012 10:01 pm by SmartBiker ____________________ <<---my other bike-Yamaha GTS 1000 (lefty) Mr. Vern |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 11:03 pm | 2nd Post |
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I'd take a Bridgestone over an Avon any day.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 12:33 am | 3rd Post |
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I had a couple sets of Exedras. They were a little noisy but performed well enough. I did have the rear tires (3) split right down the middle. Only one lost any air, a slow leak, but it was of concern and of course, expensive. I've heard of others having the problem, too. I know that there have been some Avons have catostraphic failures on ST13s, but I don't know about on 'Wings. Have you considered the K-177. I thought those worked well on the 15s. The only Dunnies I've ever liked.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 12:46 am | 4th Post |
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Bike...and Dennis wrote: I had a couple sets of Exedras. They were a little noisy but performed well enough. I did have the rear tires (3) split right down the middle. Only one lost any air, a slow leak, but it was of concern and of course, expensive. I've heard of others having the problem, too.im switching from k 177's
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 01:39 pm | 5th Post |
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I've had Avon Venom'son my 1500 for 3 years +, and 9k miles. I like them- they are smooth, quiet, and handle well. + all Avons have road warranty-standard- as per an Avon REp at the Greenville, SC cycle show 3 years ago. But they started to cup around 4k- but the Avon rep says they should be run at 45-50 psi, and I was running less- 38psi before I spoke with him. I also usually ride 2 up and carrying a bunch of gear, and I ride hard- ride the Dragon & Skyway a bunch, and the roads here have lots a curves, and Avons have served well.
____________________ Big John Sevierville,Tn 90 GL 1500SE 84 700 Sabre 06 Ridgeline 3.5/RT Sevierville, Tn |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 09:38 pm | 6th Post |
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Big John - Are you saying that you ride hard for 9000 miles per year for the past 3 years...? Or is it 9000 miles in 3 years..? Avon Venom X needs to be run at 50 PSI but they are a good tire for the 1500's. The NEW BRIDGESTONE's are supposed to be good but I have no experience with them.... My last 3 sets were Michelin Pilot GT's but they are not available so I am now running the Darkside with a Vredestein Contrac 175 -75 rear and a Bridgestone BattlAx BT45 front (sport bike rear mounted in reverse)... Just waiting for the next Michelin for the 1500's....
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 09:42 pm | 7th Post |
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I love my set of 'Stones. Over 10K miles and still holding up well. No cupping yet, either.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 10:48 pm | 8th Post |
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Can't help on the tires Vern. Are you going to the bike show this weekend?
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| Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 10:52 pm | 9th Post |
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wingsam41 wrote: Can't help on the tires Vern. Are you going to the bike show this weekend?hey Sam! how are you and Russ doing? i am going to the bike show on sunday morn. were meeting at the cafeteria there @ 830 for breakfast before the show. hope to see you guys there 
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| Posted: Wed Feb 8th, 2012 01:26 am | 10th Post |
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5 k the 1st year, 3k the 2nd, & 1 k this year. less riding and many more work hours the last 2 years. 1st year included a trip to Maine. Just enjoy the curvy roads a lot
____________________ Big John Sevierville,Tn 90 GL 1500SE 84 700 Sabre 06 Ridgeline 3.5/RT Sevierville, Tn |
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| Posted: Wed Feb 8th, 2012 02:05 am | 11th Post |
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SmartBiker wrote: wingsam41 wrote:Can't help on the tires Vern. Are you going to the bike show this weekend?hey Sam! Russ is shopping for a new bike after his "mishap". We may be going Sunday as well-we will look for you if so. I can fill you in on what happened!
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