Bridgestone Exedra Max

Not looking for new tyres just yet, only 1K miles on so far from new but I have a question

Obviously these Bridgestones are the tyre of choice at the mo for the rear, am I right in thinking there isn't an equivalent front that fits the bike? The front of choice to go with this rear is the Michelin commander right?

Any idea/news on if they'll produce a matching front that'll fit the rocket any time?
 
Bridgestone don't do an Exedra Max in OEM size to fit your Roadster front. There is an Exedra that fits but I don't rate it at all. Handling wasn't bad when new but it wore out way too fast and besides, it's ugly. I much prefer the Avon on the front. The Michelin is a smaller tyre which, mated to the larger one on the rear, gives you very responsive steering. A word of caution with dropping the front down like that is the reduction in lean angle. That means you risk touching down in a turn with you peg rail or other fixed part of your bike. There are at least 2 members on here who could tell you want happened next - and it's not good. I've also heard the Michelin isn't giving the mileage on our bikes that the hype suggested they would.

In other words, put the Bridgestone on the rear. The slightly higher profile is all positive and in my opinion the tyre is better all round than the other 2 options.

It's fine to put a smaller tyre on the front (Michelin 140 and I think there's a 130 Exedra Max - compared to the original 150) but you need to be mindful of the reduced clearance. I'd go with an Avon in stock size myself.
 
CanberraR3 said:
Bridgestone don't do an Exedra Max in OEM size to fit your Roadster front. There is an Exedra that fits but I don't rate it at all. Handling wasn't bad when new but it wore out way too fast and besides, it's ugly. I much prefer the Avon on the front. The Michelin is a smaller tyre which, mated to the larger one on the rear, gives you very responsive steering. A word of caution with dropping the front down like that is the reduction in lean angle. That means you risk touching down in a turn with you peg rail or other fixed part of your bike. There are at least 2 members on here who could tell you want happened next - and it's not good. I've also heard the Michelin isn't giving the mileage on our bikes that the hype suggested they would.

In other words, put the Bridgestone on the rear. The slightly higher profile is all positive and in my opinion the tyre is better all round than the other 2 options.

It's fine to put a smaller tyre on the front (Michelin 140 and I think there's a 130 Exedra Max - compared to the original 150) but you need to be mindful of the reduced clearance. I'd go with an Avon in stock size myself.
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just to add to what Richard has accurately said it is the Roadsters are the ones which are having the touch the peg rail issues due to it being lower at front and as Richard said two guys have come to grief,
I have a 08 Std and have 20mm extra length shocks on rear which would be similar to having a Bridgestone on rear and I do touch down earlier but only the board feelers the rails are much higher as for the Michelin tyre I only yesterday asked Richard to get some price on another tyre (Dunlop) as the Michelin whilst being the best tyre I have had on there for carving the twisty Mtn roads it has just about worn out at 4500km (not quite 3000 mile) and is a touch twitchy (under steer) when towing my camper so unfortunately will not be an option for me but if I was choosing a tyre to have fun with and cost was no concern I would have another Michelin commander 2.
I am planning on trying another tyre which is the Dunlop Elite 3 150/80/17, it is designed for heavy tourers and boasts good wet and dry grip and good wear so we will see?,..... otherwise it will be back to Avon Cobras on the front
 
kaivalagi said:
Not looking for new tyres just yet, only 1K miles on so far from new but I have a question

Obviously these Bridgestones are the tyre of choice at the mo for the rear, am I right in thinking there isn't an equivalent front that fits the bike? The front of choice to go with this rear is the Michelin commander right?

Any idea/news on if they'll produce a matching front that'll fit the rocket any time?
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I would play it safe and put a Avon Cobra on or maybe the Dunlop I am about to try... I will post once I have it on and put it through its paces, I tend to be hard on front tyres as I live close (10km to the foot of Clyde Mtn) to some of the nicest twisty Mtn roads around here
 
As I've only had my roadster since September and live in blighty I've had very limited good weather riding on the bike so far, but if I can't get the confidence with the OEM tyres once the good weather returns I may well switch the first excuse I get to what the currently preferred tyre is...

I know you don't need same brand / model front and rear so long as the tyre types are the same but it would be good to have a proper matched set front and rear IMHO, the only alternative to the Metz are the Avon Cobras for this right?

Also, how much of a pig is removing the rear wheel for tyre replacement? Is it a bad move letting my local tyre place loose on it? They are fairly competent but the shaft drive makes me a little nervous....just fear of the unknown?

edit: @OP, apologies for the brief detour!
 
zimtuff said:
I got an Exedra Max fitted the other week for a price of $360 which is the cheapest ever. Although I could still get 3 delivered from the US to my front door for sub $800. Doesnt make sense.
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Just put a Excedra Max on rear and Avon on front! What little I've ridden it feels good to me, better than the Metz!!
 
kaivalagi said:
As I've only had my roadster since September and live in blighty I've had very limited good weather riding on the bike so far, but if I can't get the confidence with the OEM tyres once the good weather returns I may well switch the first excuse I get to what the currently preferred tyre is...

I know you don't need same brand / model front and rear so long as the tyre types are the same but it would be good to have a proper matched set front and rear IMHO, the only alternative to the Metz are the Avon Cobras for this right?

Also, how much of a pig is removing the rear wheel for tyre replacement? Is it a bad move letting my local tyre place loose on it? They are fairly competent but the shaft drive makes me a little nervous....just fear of the unknown?

edit: @OP, apologies for the brief detour!
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On mine I have to remove the bags and the mufflers. You have to get the bike fairly high off the ground also. While the wheel is out you should remove the final drive and grease the splines with moly grease. I use Honda moly 60 paste. Put the final drive back on, finger tight the bolts, after the axle is nipped up, tighten the final drive bolts. This assures it's aligned properly. This needs to be done every tire change.
 
kaivalagi said:
As I've only had my roadster since September and live in blighty I've had very limited good weather riding on the bike so far, but if I can't get the confidence with the OEM tyres once the good weather returns I may well switch the first excuse I get to what the currently preferred tyre is...

I know you don't need same brand / model front and rear so long as the tyre types are the same but it would be good to have a proper matched set front and rear IMHO, the only alternative to the Metz are the Avon Cobras for this right?

Also, how much of a pig is removing the rear wheel for tyre replacement? Is it a bad move letting my local tyre place loose on it? They are fairly competent but the shaft drive makes me a little nervous....just fear of the unknown?

edit: @OP, apologies for the brief detour!
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Also, how much of a pig is removing the rear wheel for tyre replacement? Is it a bad move letting my local tyre place loose on it? They are fairly competent but the shaft drive makes me a little nervous....just fear of the unknown?

I just removed both wheels from my standard simple procedure really nothing complicated
I had the bike on the stand and spent 30 mn each wheel . to put them back on a extra set of hands would make it a lot easier as you have to line the rear wheel ( and it is (F****ing heavy)with the swing arm's openings while pushing in the spline through hope this help also when going to a shop expect to save $50 if you bring thre wheel and tire rather than the whol bike
 

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