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Tifton, GA | I did some searching and could not find much on how many miles the Dunlop E3 tire last. I have over 7k on the bike and the rear is still has a good bit of tread. How much farther can I expect out of this tire. |
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New Bohemia, Va | about another 6,000 to 7,000 miles. keep your psi around 41. |
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Springfield, TN | I got at or over 12,000 on my first 3 rears. 41 psi and Dyna Beads! |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | 41 psi. One up, two up or both? |
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| Replaced both tires at 15k. Front had cupping. |
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, IA | if u have to ask its time to replace y worry |
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Springfield, TN | I run 41 psi all the time 1 up or 2. I adjust shock pressure to accomodate the 2nd rider. |
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Vineland, NJ United States | I ride two up most of time, run owner's manual tire pressures and replaced both E3s at 12,000 miles. The front really didn't need to be replaced, it had a lot left but rear was getting smooth in middle. I probably could have gone another 2,000 but I didn't want to change in middle of summer. ED |
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| sonicbluerider - 2011-04-26 6:11 AM
if u have to ask its time to replace y worry
???? what if he asked at 100 miles on the tire??  he said he only has 7000, just curious as to what he can expect.
FYI.... i have never gotten below 10k on the rear and never over 12k. i replace my front between 14 and 15k. |
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Springfield, TN | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-04-25 2:53 PM
about another 6,000 to 7,000 miles. keep your psi around 41.
Cap'n Nemo answered accurately and succinctly... the rest of us are all looking for something to talk about (<: ,we just can't stand being on the sideline! |
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New Bohemia, Va | ...that's the first time I've been accused of being accurate or succinct!  |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-04-26 2:18 PM ...that's the first time I've been accused of being accurate or succinct! Since I have been here for quite a while, I can honestly say that is an accurate statement!! 
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Rockford, IL | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-04-26 2:18 PM ...that's the first time I've been accused of being accurate or succinct! Don't worry bud....your family doctor has shots that will immunize you against this in the future.
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Just make sure you're using the right kind of oil. |
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Springfield, TN | Lotzafun - 2011-04-26 5:19 PM
Cap'n Nemo - 2011-04-26 2:18 PM ...that's the first time I've been accused of being accurate or succinct! ? Don't worry bud....your family doctor has shots that will immunize you against this in the future.
Do you need a shot for each? |
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New Bohemia, Va | ...I have been deemed fashionably unrefined, so maybe there is hope.
Edited by Cap'n Nemo 2011-04-27 12:03 PM
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Tifton, GA | Thanks for all the info. Before I bought my Vision the facts and fun on this site helped me decide to get a Vision. I will install dyna beads when I replace my tires. I keep a check on the air pressure and usally ride solo, so 12K to 14K sounds like my expected rear tire life. Better than the 10K to 12K I got on the Harley. |
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Akron Ohio area | A lot depends on where you live and what abrasive compounds are used in your highway's pavement.
Florida roads eat tires (oyster shell?) and so do Ohio roads.
Out West, riders seem to get much better mileage on their tires.
On my last scoot I was getting around 8,000 miles on a rear tire while guys in Colorado were getting 15,000 miles use. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Don't drink and do burnouts. Burnouts co$t dough. But then, it costs to impress teenagers. |
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| Air pressure in shock has something to do with tire life. If your bike squats down when leaving a light then your leaving rubber behind. |
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New York State | I have gotten 10000 miles on both sets of tires I have used so far |
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Akron, Ohio | bigfoot - 2011-04-27 2:07 PM
A lot depends on where you live and what abrasive compounds are used in your highway's pavement.
Florida roads eat tires (oyster shell?) and so do Ohio roads.
Out West, riders seem to get much better mileage on their tires.
On my last scoot I was getting around 8,000 miles on a rear tire while guys in Colorado were getting 15,000 miles use.
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That is because Ohio roads are so damn straight the center wears out. In Colorado they can use the whole tire, lucky suckers!
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Akron Ohio area | Hey handyhiker,
I guess you've never been to the Southeastern sections of Ohio.
There are plenty of twisty roads down there with little to no traffic.
536 and 255 are some of the nastiest roads I've ridden, and I travel all over the country to find twisty roads.
78 and 26 are great for sweepers and no traffic.
If you are just south of Youngstown, try 164, 646, 258 and 93.
Not as nasty but fun.
The Triple Nickel (555) is also a good motorcycle road.
Go here;
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/states/oh.html
Then click on Buckeye Hills, then search all the red roads. |
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New Mexico | I'm just over 12k and have to replace both tires. Rear has some cupping, and is about at the end of it's normal life.
Front is odd - The left side is worn down past the wear indicators, but right side still looks ok. On a car I would say I am out of alignment, but had to think about this for a while. Last year I made a trip to Houston in the wake of hurricane Alex, and was two up battling brutal side winds all 900 miles of the trip back home. I THINK this wore down the left side more.
Plus I think I am over inflating the front having it at 41, and will drop down to 38 on my replacement. If I run my hand over the front tire there is a very noticeable ridge in the center, almost as if only 3/4" of the front tire is making contact while on straight road.
Edited by Boots 2011-05-02 9:40 AM
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New Bohemia, Va | hey boots, maybe nothing, but take note what you have in the bags or how you ride. I have a tendency to shift my weight on a long ride, and my left bag is heavier than than the right, so I get a little more wear on one side. |
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New Mexico | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-05-02 8:43 AM
hey boots, maybe nothing, but take note what you have in the bags or how you ride. I have a tendency to shift my weight on a long ride, and my left bag is heavier than than the right, so I get a little more wear on one side.
Might be it - I leave left side for wife so always has something in it, and is always heavier on trips.
My side usually has cigars and tequila, and seems to get lighter as the trip goes :-)
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Scottsdale AZ | Boots - 2011-05-02 8:40 AM
I'm just over 12k and have to replace both tires. Rear has some cupping, and is about at the end of it's normal life.
Front is odd - The left side is worn down past the wear indicators, but right side still looks ok. On a car I would say I am out of alignment, but had to think about this for a while. Last year I made a trip to Houston in the wake of hurricane Alex, and was two up battling brutal side winds all 900 miles of the trip back home. I THINK this wore down the left side more.
Plus I think I am over inflating the front having it at 41, and will drop down to 38 on my replacement. If I run my hand over the front tire there is a very noticeable ridge in the center, almost as if only 3/4" of the front tire is making contact while on straight road.
I have also wondered about the front left side wear. Took the question to my dealer, and he indicated most of the paved roads we ride on are intentionally higher in the center of the road for drainage, but not really noticeable. So, the left side front will show more wear. ??? Best answer I have heard. |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | Chris,
41 in both tires??
I was thinking, ( I know-thats my mistake!) about a year ago there was a tire pressure thread where 38 lbs was the "norm" for a front tire. May be I'm mistaken. No matter, if you guys say 41 pounds in both, then that does it for me! |
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New Bohemia, Va | DannyB - 2011-05-04 7:10 PM
Chris,
41 in both tires??
I was thinking, ( I know-thats my mistake!) about a year ago there was a tire pressure thread where 38 lbs was the "norm" for a front tire. May be I'm mistaken. No matter, if you guys say 41 pounds in both, then that does it for me!
For me, that works, makes the front a little light, but it seems to work for me. |
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Northern NJ | DesertJim - 2011-05-02 1:30 PM
Boots - 2011-05-02 8:40 AM
I'm just over 12k and have to replace both tires. Rear has some cupping, and is about at the end of it's normal life.
Front is odd - The left side is worn down past the wear indicators, but right side still looks ok. On a car I would say I am out of alignment, but had to think about this for a while. Last year I made a trip to Houston in the wake of hurricane Alex, and was two up battling brutal side winds all 900 miles of the trip back home. I THINK this wore down the left side more.
Plus I think I am over inflating the front having it at 41, and will drop down to 38 on my replacement. If I run my hand over the front tire there is a very noticeable ridge in the center, almost as if only 3/4" of the front tire is making contact while on straight road.
I have also wondered about the front left side wear. Took the question to my dealer, and he indicated most of the paved roads we ride on are intentionally higher in the center of the road for drainage, but not really noticeable. So, the left side front will show more wear. ??? Best answer I have heard.
I hear that too. |
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North Orange County CA | Interesting thought, but wouldn't the rear tire wear heavily on the left as well if road camber was the issue?
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Brighton, TN | I believe the issue is that most people are comfortable dipping the left side farther and faster while riding, while being a little reserved for the right side. I don't know why the right side is unsettling for most folks but it is probably due to the kickstand always being on the left. When you push up you use your left left and the brain gets use to using the motion. Where as the right side rarely gets used for support or lifting of the bike. I bet it would be different if there were right side kickstands. But of course, that is my $92.21 worth. And probably a little psychology involved. |
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| I think the wind come blows more from the left so you lean more that way
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Scottsdale AZ | pollolittle - 2011-05-05 8:09 AM
I believe the issue is that most people are comfortable dipping the left side farther and faster while riding, while being a little reserved for the right side. I don't know why the right side is unsettling for most folks but it is probably due to the kickstand always being on the left. When you push up you use your left left and the brain gets use to using the motion. Where as the right side rarely gets used for support or lifting of the bike. I bet it would be different if there were right side kickstands. But of course, that is my $92.21 worth. And probably a little psychology involved.
Pootinscootintennchkn - Good to see your post! Although that is the weakest reason I can think of, I need to consider the source. I think in Tenn most people lean their head to the left, and thus the liberal culture and political left wing dominance. You say "dipping the left side more than the right", that is down right funny there!
Hi Brian! Couldn't pass up the chance to reply- Where is Bucky? Miss those posts- |
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Goldsboro, NC | bigfoot - 2011-04-27 2:07 PM
A lot depends on where you live and what abrasive compounds are used in your highway's pavement.
Florida roads eat tires (oyster shell?) and so do Ohio roads.
Out West, riders seem to get much better mileage on their tires.
On my last scoot I was getting around 8,000 miles on a rear tire while guys in Colorado were getting 15,000 miles use. That's me! I'm getting about 8000 miles per rear tire. Then again, I weigh 320lbs. |
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