Michelin Road Pilot 3

[Lonewolf]

I have not used PR2s, only PR3s, but I cannot being to imagine any tyre being worth overlooking the PR3s for. They are simply stunning. Dry grip, wet grip, whole life consistency, mileage, rider confidence. Simply stunning. A truly miraculous tyre.

Martin.

+1 Very true indeed.

[Lonewolf]

have a look at that chicken line! ;D

mecki, there's more to riding a bike than seeing how far you can lean.  ::) Been there, done that, yawn...no big deal.

[routemaster]

The PR3 do seem to be a set of remarkable tyres, given the weight and performance of the GTR1400  :)

The front on mine has done 11k miles and still looks extremely good  :) :)
The current rear has only done 3k miles, the previous rear did nearly 7k miles before having a puncture and was alooking very good with plenty of tread and next to no squaring off  :)

Steve

[1ka]

Anyone noticed at slight wiggle/weave on the PR3's at ~80?  Hard to describe, but it feels squirmy at the front.

I had these on an FJR1300 for years and didn't notice this particular problem.  I might get the dealer to check out the wheel balance.  PR2/PR3's only lasted 5K on the FJR.  Worn right down.

[Kwikasfuki]

Anyone noticed at slight wiggle/weave on the PR3's at ~80?  Hard to describe, but it feels squirmy at the front.

I had these on an FJR1300 for years and didn't notice this particular problem.  I might get the dealer to check out the wheel balance.  PR2/PR3's only lasted 5K on the FJR.  Worn right down.

What's the mileage on the PR3s?

My front has started to feel a bit squeamish, but that's after 10k miles.

[1ka]

What's the mileage on the PR3s?

Started from new.  The front feels a lot lighter with the PR3's, perhaps it's just that.

[Lonewolf]

I found a receipt for my current PR3's this afternoon dated 24th March 2011. I'm easily almost into double figures on the mileage with them now and they still seem to be performing very well.

[Boomer]

Squirmy normally means either too low pressure in the front (they need 42psi front and rear) or else your wheel bearings may be on the way out. They don't last very well at all. If ya manage over 25k miles yer doing well.

Lonewolf,... you're getting over 9k miles out of a rear PR3?
Damn! Must ride like a granny. 

[Lonewolf]

Squirmy normally means either too low pressure in the front (they need 42psi front and rear) or else your wheel bearings may be on the way out. They don't last very well at all. If ya manage over 25k miles yer doing well.

Lonewolf,... you're getting over 9k miles out of a rear PR3?
Damn! Must ride like a granny. 

Boomer, no Grannies involved at all! Progressive riding, but smooth. The other weekend when we went to The Bridge and Kwikasfuki came with me I jokingly said to him, try and keep up with me to which he laughed, however when we got to The Bridge he was a bit suprised at the rapid pace. 

[Winston Smith]

Ruddy hell Steve, that's why Asif didn't come out with us last year..............

[Kwikasfuki]

 

I was shocked when LW actually overtook. Yes, you read that right - overtook!

[Lonewolf]

I was shocked when LW actually overtook. Yes, you read that right - overtook!

He's a cheeky  is that one! I have been known on occasion to even get the bike in fifth and sixth gear, completely true!! 

[100milesaway]

He's a cheeky  is that one! I have been known on occasion to even get the bike in fifth and sixth gear, completely true!! 

Pack it in now Steve, you'll have these new members thinking that you are actually telling the truth.

[Lonewolf]

For a 64 year old you can be a bit cheeky too.....

[O.C.]

I was shocked when LW actually overtook. Yes, you read that right - overtook!

But what was it that he overtook ?............there's lots of ramblers out and about in that neck of the woods on a weekend