Lets start by saying I had almost 7300 on the factory tires. The back had the flat spot starting to show, but was a little ways away from the wear bars. The front on the other hand was at the wear bars and had a funky shape. (could be my riding style...or lack there of) LOL
Armed with a ton of info from this place, 2 trips to sears, a trip to HF, and one to Lowes, a stop by a friends house where she gave me a torque wrench (for free)...I was prepaired to remove the wheels and have the new PR3s put on.
With the factory tires I never felt 100% sure when taking curves with a hard lean. Even when I had my bandit with the new road attacks they gave me the feedback I was looking for.
After putting the PR3s on...WOW! I took it out for a test ride to see how they would handle. (yes...I scrubbed them in a little...but only about 35 miles of driving on them)
Found some nice curves and these things stuck like glue. Never had any doubt they would let me down! Very easy to manuver around and the bike feels more attentive to my input. I was so impressed I kept riding and didnt want to go back home for dinner. (wife wasnt mad..she guessed I was out having fun on the bike)
After a nice 80 mile ride I returned home. I see that I only have about an inch or so on both sides of the back tire that I havent touched yet, but that will change in the next few days or so.
I did do a short ride today adding about 40 more miles to the tires and Im looking forward to maybe some good weather this Saturday for a longer ride out of state.
If you have any questions to if you should or shouldnt buy these tires...just buy them...you will like them!
Dade22