Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Scaffolder on June 17, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
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I am just getting to 17,000 miles on my front PR3. The rear was replaced twice under Zurich Road Hazard Insurance. I just ordered a new tire through Murph's. They aren't as cheap when you buy one tire from there, but I really don't need a rear tire for 15,000 miles or so. lol. I should be able to get the new front on next weekend. I am glad they last as long as the PR2s. I didn't think they would because of all the slots it the tires. Very impressed with them and their grip. Should be OEM on such a great bike.
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What.....how is that kind of mileage "safely" possible? :o
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All depends on riding style. Smooth and steady without excessive speeding can net this kind of milage. I typically get 12 on the front and 6 in the rear and I speed excessively. I have done much worse. I once got only 3000 on a rear. I think it had something to do with 130 mph+ for forty miles on a hot day. I had never seen a tire blister before. I am impressed that the PR3s are this good. I also would have thought the siping would greatly reduce the miles.
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I run the hellout of them 100 mph plus everyday. I do slow to 80mph when slipping by hiding spots. I do a tonof highway riding. This is the last week I'll get out of them.
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Must suck to live where there are no decent twisties. ;D
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luvn my PR3's, whether chasing twisties all over USA during FL's hot months, or riding in FL while those residing in the twisties debate "best winter storage methodologies"
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/kneedragvl3.gif)
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luvn my PR3's, whether chasing twisties all over USA during FL's hot months, or riding in FL while those residing in the twisties debate "best winter storage methodologies"
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/kneedragvl3.gif)
Meh, they work great in the winter as well.
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Meh, they work great in the winter as well.
yes sir, PR3's work great for me off-roading in the desert and in arctic conditions of the Rockies in July too =)
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/X%20country%20trippin/20110713-DSC_1832.jpg)
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/X%20country%20trippin/20110706-DSC_1348.jpg)
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There are twisties all around me. I just don't do much riding other than commuting
I live in Maine and never stored my bike last winter. Just keep it going. I got caught in the snow atleast 3 times this year.
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Just got back from a trip, and my rear PR3 is shot at 8,000. Front still looks good. Don't know if I will get 17,000 miles out of the front, but for now will replace the back and keep the front. Excellent tires.