Finally got to scrub some tire..

Wade'sWorld

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Menomonie, Wisconsion

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Triumph 2017 Rocket III

• May 13, 2019

• #1

I put on a little over 500 miles this last weekend riding with some friends...I got to follow a Slingshot and a fully traxxioned Goldwing on Saturday, lets say the pace was fairly quick and I was very surprised by the handling characteristics of the rocket...

 

1olbull

Riding Motor Since 1950

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Tacoma, WA

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2012 R3R "Kong" - 2011 R3R "YurMama"

• May 14, 2019

• #2

I'm confused by your photo.
Are you showing us your Metzeler tire or your chicken strips?

 

Wade'sWorld

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Menomonie, Wisconsion

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Triumph 2017 Rocket III

• May 14, 2019

• #3

Lol...yeah after looking closer at the pic it does look like a big chicken...but I do like chicken..

 

Journeyman

"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks

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Old Fort, NC 28762 USA

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2020 3R

• May 14, 2019

• #4

1olbull said:

I'm confused by your photo.
Are you showing us your Metzeler tire or your chicken strips?

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I think 1olbull rounds the tires to the rim. Chicken strips = sidewalls

 

Wade'sWorld

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Menomonie, Wisconsion

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Triumph 2017 Rocket III

• May 14, 2019

• #5

I couldn't remember what those things were called...I knew someone would enlighten me and poke some fun...lol..

Journeyman28778 said:

I think 1olbull rounds the tires to the rim. Chicken strips = sidewalls

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cootertwo

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Labelle Florida USA

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2013, & 2 05's R3R, 2006, 2004 Harley's, 2004 Kaw

• May 14, 2019

• #6

Yea, you gotta wear them titty's off!

 

Triple Trouble

The Duk of death

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Orchard Beach. Ont. Canada , London England

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'05 Rocket III '73 Norton Commando 65 Norton Atlas

• May 14, 2019

• #7

Due to their awful profile on the front tire I don't know anyone that can get the chicken strips down close to the edge like you can on Avons.

 

Troy

Supercharged

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Frisco, TX

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Rocket 3 roadster 2014

• May 14, 2019

• #8

These were one pass on the Talihina scenic road. New Bridgestone Excedra rear and Metzler front. 4700 on the front tire!

 

Nat67

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Dartmoor England

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Rocket 3 2010 roadster

• May 14, 2019

• #9

Hopefully @Paul Bryant will see this thread and kindly post a pic or two of some of his collection ! when you wear tyres like he does , you will attract a lot of attention at your local tyre shop . when the edge of your tyre is worn , it's satisfying . when it looks like it's been attacked with an oxy acetylene kit ? Well that's one very angry rider !