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#1010141 grubsie (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 240 Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Anyone running these on their RS? I am thinking about switching to Avon Cobras. It's got Dunlops on it now. May get the rest of the season on them, maybe. I recently put a set of the Cobras on my 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Venture that had Metzler 888's on it and the change has been dramatic to say the least. It's like I am running on rails through corners. I have scraped the foot boards more than once and the bike just keeps tracking through the corners. I have never been as impressed as I have been with these tires. The guys on the Venture sites swear by them.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010142 Chromeinator (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1733 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I had them on my Roadie Switched from Metz that i Didnt like!! to Avon cobras I liked them Now i have shinkos and like them also   Logged     [/URL]   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010143 Lifeguard (User) Alright everybody out of the pool. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1108 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Oh goody another tire thread!!! I have a set of Cobras that I put on last year. Best ones I have ever had. Dunlop Metzler nothing compares to Cobras. My 2 cents.   Logged     The usefulness of a cup is in its emptiness-Bruce Lee   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010144 grubsie (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 240 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Lifeguard wrote: Oh goody another tire thread!!! I have a set of Cobras that I put on last year. Best ones I have ever had. Dunlop Metzler nothing compares to Cobras. My 2 cents. I knew it! Just knew it! Nothing is appreciated more on any bike forum than another tire tire thread. Next up.... No.....not another oil thread. Are those Cobras on your signature pic? In whitewalls? Edit: Just googled. Damn! Would have put those on my RSV if I had known.   Logged     Last Edit: 2017/05/05 22:34 By grubsie.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010147 catnaper2 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 540 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I've got them on my XCT. I've been pleased enough that I received my new rear replacement this week. Got about 7,500 on this one and think I should get 10-11K before I change it out. Probably get more if I didn't push it so hard when I get out on some of our better curvy roads around the county. Pushing 800+ pounds can put a pretty good strain on any tires. Wet traction has been very solid too. Steve   Logged     Last Edit: 2017/05/05 22:50 By catnaper2. Reason: spelling   Remember...If they say your getting old...it\\\\\\\'s way better than the alternative!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010148 grubsie (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 240 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   catnaper2 wrote: [quote]Wet traction has been very solid too. The wet traction thing is good to know. I haven't run into that with my RSV yet but I was wondering how good it would be as the center of the tire looks more like a slick than a tire that would disperse water well. But then again, in a straight line that's not a problem. Guess I should pay more attention to the grooves of the tiresides as that's where it matters in dispersing water when cornering. Goes to show what I know.   Logged     Last Edit: 2017/05/05 22:57 By grubsie.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010150 catnaper2 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 540 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I'm not one to push the envelope in the wet. I ride pretty conservatively when it's wet, but they have felt very secure compared to some others I've had in the past. I think JD said something about never pushing more than 80% when it's wet out. Maybe he'll correct me if I got that off a little   Logged     Remember...If they say your getting old...it\\\\\\\'s way better than the alternative!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010151 Oldphart (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 400 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   On my second set of Cobra wide white walls. Great tires. Lasted and wore well.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010156 RoadstarTerry (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 363 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   After running nothing but Metzlers for years and then having all the problems that plagued them without any help for known problems my Metzler I went to Avon WW and I have been completely satisfied. They out handle wet or dry. I suggest 2# more in the rear if you tend to ride two up and you should get better mileage as well without any sacrifice in handling. I was as loyal a customer for Metzler but after the way I was treated I am happy to have stumbled across Avon and happily they are an even better option.   Logged     Pat Tillman American Legion Post 117 Service Officer American Legion Riders Patriot Guard Riders Patriot Guard Rider   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1010158 Mikerunsjax (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1843 Re:Avon Cobras? 9 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I just put them on my Triumph. Haven't logged a lot of miles yet, but they seem to be handling well.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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