If you rarely ride in rain and don't go through too many curves, I would also check out the PR2's. The PR3's are quite a bit pricier and really only excel past the PR2's when dealing with rain or water on the roads. I currently have the PR2's myself and absolutely love them. They stick like glue on the many curves of the Malibu Canyons of California and I haven't noticed uneven wear from commuting to work either. No need for me to spend the extra cash for the PR3's seeing as how I don't ride in rain.
Well look who's branching out to the rest of the forum, congrats Ryan! I'm telling ya bro you're gonna end up buying a Connie if you keep hanging out here!
Psshhh, I'm just trying to pad my post count! Hahahaha Seriously, though, Connies are absolutely great bikes. I have about a year and a half worth of payments on my FZ8 so maybe I'll be tired of serious canyon/sport riding by then and be ready to do more touring in which case I'd seriously consider a Connie. Currently I don't do much touring, though. My rides usually top out at about 150 miles; the majority of which being serious twisties. I imagine it'd be exhausting throwing a Concours around that many corners even for a young guy like me.
Sorry I kinda temporarily hijacked your thread, timbo! Back on track! Pilot Road 2s if you want to save a bit of cash, otherwise go with the Pilot Road 3s.
Is the only difference between the PR2 and the PR3 the rain sipes? So on dry pavement, is there any difference in handing?
Sorry I kinda temporarily hijacked your thread, timbo! Back on track! Pilot Road 2s if you want to save a bit of cash, otherwise go with the Pilot Road 3s.
I think the difference between the PR2 and PR3's at my dealer was about $30 total for the set. I think the PR3's worth the extra coin.
And, as for "If you don't ride in the rain, get the pr2's" thing, well, I never plan on riding in the rain, if there is rain, I take car. BUT- when I travel on C!4, I have no choice and just might encounter rain (drove through rain and light snow last month). So, if you travel on your c14 I still think it worthwhile to get pr3's. Also, the PR3's look like a better tire if you ride when it is freezing or below freezing (that be me again).
Does the 55 give you more rubber in the center?