Metzlers tire wear

[pauldeepsea]

Have about 5k miles on the metzlers front tire is bald and thinking about going back to the avon tires. Not really happy with the metzlers.

 

[pauldeepsea]

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[francoblay1]

wowwww those didn't last long..........

 

[pauldeepsea]

wowwww those didn't last long..........

Agree going to change the wheel bearings too. I get a lot of front end vibration past 90 mph. Lol

 

[Brew]

Wow had my metz on for a year and have plenty of tread on them

 

[pauldeepsea]

Wow had my metz on for a year and have plenty of tread on them

How many miles? Been putting close to 500 per week. Sitting at apart 5 k on these

 

[Brew]

I put around 500 a week on them. About 7K on them now

 

[pauldeepsea]

I put around 500 a week on them. About 7K on them now

Thinking wheel bearings may need changed??? Front tire is bald and I have some shake in the front

 

[Brew]

Thinking wheel bearings may need changed??? Front tire is bald and I have some shake in the front

Yes, I also did do my wheel bearings when I changed over to the metz...

 

[pauldeepsea]

Yes, I also did do my wheel bearings when I changed over to the metz...

Should have when the bike was apart

 

[Peckerwood]

I've been using Metzelers ever since I owned my bike. They wear fast, no doubt. They also stick like glue, so I'll keep using them; replacing tires is a lot cheaper and less painful than going down in the middle of a 45 mph turn. And you've been on this site long enough to have noticed the numerous threads about Avons splitting, right? Sure you want to get into that mess?

 

[BWG56]

When was the last time the fork oil was changed? After changing mine at 15K and seeing how disgusting the oil was, I have decided to change my fork oil every tire change and it made a big difference in the front end dribble/bounce

 

[kickstart]

When was the last time the fork oil was changed? After changing mine at 15K and seeing how disgusting the oil was, I have decided to change my fork oil every tire change and it made a big difference in the front end dribble/bounce

And if you run 20 or 30 wt.

 

[kickstart]

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WOW, can't believe you are riding with that.

 

[BWG56]

And if you run 20 or 30 wt.

Should be the 30wt. Harley Screaming Eagle heavy duty is what I used, recommended by Andrew(Bigdogtech01)

 

[pauldeepsea]

Ordered avon cobras from Dennis Kirk today both front and rear for under 300. I know the issues but I have had good luck with the Avons! Going to change wheel bearings and fork oil to 30w to see if the ride improves

 

[pauldeepsea]

And if you run 20 or 30 wt.

Changed during the rebuild about 4k on the bike since

 

[Peckerwood]

Paul-does Kirk still send a free bottle of fix-a-lfat with every Avon on-line purchase?

 

[pauldeepsea]

Paul-does Kirk still send a free bottle of fix-a-lfat with every Avon on-line purchase?

Idk but avon has a 15k warranty on their tires! Tried avon, metzler and Dunlop on the pitbull most impressed with the Dunlop elite but 2nd the Avons

 

[Peckerwood]

Just messin' with ya, bro. To each his own, and the best of luck. We all have our preferences. I've preferred a few too many vodka drinks tonight.