3 rear tires in 43k miles.. Almost ready for a 4th.. Almost never use the rear brake ..
When i replace the rear Cobra Chrome, i replace the front as well.
Living in the south would help, and the fact that I don't take my bike on long rides. I have an Indian Roadmaster I use for that.
I have my pegs in the full forward position for the very same reason, lots of comfort for when I am on the bike for a few hours.