Crossbones rear tire replacement
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Try the new Commander II's from Michelin... supposed to be a lot better...
I put a new set of them on last fall.. time will tell if they are a longer lasting tire for me..
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I put a new set of them on last fall.. time will tell if they are a longer lasting tire for me..
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Texas
I've got a commander II on the way we'll see.
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From: Florida
I have replaced my rear Crossbones tire three times and each one has given me a minimum of 12K miles of life. I probably could get 13-14K miles out of them but I usually play it safe and change them out BEFORE I see the wear bars that are supposed to tell you when to change the tire. That may not mean much to some but for me that is less than a year of riding. I would not want anything else that is going to get me less miles. I do even better on the stock front Dunlop. I just had my first change on the front last fall after 34K miles. Again, I probably could have gotten more mileage out of it and the wear bars were still not showing but I changed it prior to a long trip I was planning to take.
In my opinion, if you want practical and reliable then stick with the stock Dunlop. You can shop online for them and usually get them at a pretty good discount. That is usually what I do and then I just take the tire and my scoot the shop to have them swap it out. Or you can start second guessing the stock rubber and start switching around to other brands and HOPE that you can find something better.
In my opinion, if you want practical and reliable then stick with the stock Dunlop. You can shop online for them and usually get them at a pretty good discount. That is usually what I do and then I just take the tire and my scoot the shop to have them swap it out. Or you can start second guessing the stock rubber and start switching around to other brands and HOPE that you can find something better.
I went with a stock Dunlop after the first 10k, then a Metzler front and rear after 20k. The rear lasted until 30k just like the Dunlop, and it was better in dry, and more importantly wet. Metzler is coming out with a new tire that is supposed to get even better mileage, so I'm sure I will try it next.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Texas
I'm not certain yet i'll know for certain this weekend but i sure initially feel like this commander II is better about not tracking with the crappy roads we have.
Now if it wears like they claim i'll be a happy camper.
Now if it wears like they claim i'll be a happy camper.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Ruffsdale
I have replaced my rear Crossbones tire three times and each one has given me a minimum of 12K miles of life. I probably could get 13-14K miles out of them but I usually play it safe and change them out BEFORE I see the wear bars that are supposed to tell you when to change the tire. That may not mean much to some but for me that is less than a year of riding. I would not want anything else that is going to get me less miles. I do even better on the stock front Dunlop. I just had my first change on the front last fall after 34K miles. Again, I probably could have gotten more mileage out of it and the wear bars were still not showing but I changed it prior to a long trip I was planning to take.
In my opinion, if you want practical and reliable then stick with the stock Dunlop. You can shop online for them and usually get them at a pretty good discount. That is usually what I do and then I just take the tire and my scoot the shop to have them swap it out. Or you can start second guessing the stock rubber and start switching around to other brands and HOPE that you can find something better.
In my opinion, if you want practical and reliable then stick with the stock Dunlop. You can shop online for them and usually get them at a pretty good discount. That is usually what I do and then I just take the tire and my scoot the shop to have them swap it out. Or you can start second guessing the stock rubber and start switching around to other brands and HOPE that you can find something better.
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Excuse me for calling Bravo Sierra on your 12,000 mile rear tire claim but I am. There is no way your are getting that kind of mileage on a 200/55/17 Flstsb rear tire. Stock Dunlop 5700, metzler 880 4000 miles and cords were showing. Currently I have the Dunlop American elite with 5700 and tomorrow I am finally getting the michelin commander 2 put on. I doubt that it will do much better. My next bike will be a touring model simply for the fact that they get 15 to 20 thousand out of a rear. I ride every day to work and the money I save in gas does not make up for a new rear tire every 3 to 4 months.
If you aren't getting that out of yours, check your alignment. I have NEVER had a tire go bad in 4000 miles.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Texas
Just curious the people who are getting 10~14k miles how much 2up riding do you do % wise.
I'm down to just a shade over 3/32 on my comander II with 4600 miles on it. Probably 1/3 of those miles 2 up.
It doesn't look like it's going to last any longer than the stock tire.
I'm down to just a shade over 3/32 on my comander II with 4600 miles on it. Probably 1/3 of those miles 2 up.
It doesn't look like it's going to last any longer than the stock tire.