Throttlejockey
Padden is my hero
I didn't want to hear anyone post about wandering and twitching with the PR3's. The set of PR2's I have on had that issue when new.
I tried all different preload settings. None made much of a difference at all.Sometimes, even if you don't readily see it, tires have different profiles that will require suspension changes. A rounder profile may require more preload in the rear to get them to turn in where a more pointed, sharper profile, will need preload removed to counter the over steer. Just something to remember.
I'm hoping the PR3 front will change the feel. I know the center hard compound % is different on the PR3.Fred, I have a PR2 front right now (PR3 front was not available when I bought the PR3 rear). I don't know whether the wandering/twitching is largely due to the PR2 front, or the general design of the PR series (I don't know how it will behave with a PR3 front).
When I was running the PR2's I started running the rear at 45 PSI as this kept the cupping down.I do have a question though, due to having a heavy handed wrist and the propensity to over pack for long trips all the while still putting a knee down in the twistys... what tire pressure would be ideal. I tend to blow through any tires I put on my ST within 5-6k miles and I would really like to get a little more life out of them.
Bike = 700lbs+
Rider= 270lbs w/riding gear
Gear = 100lbs + (camping)
Other than that, how was the play Mrs. Lincoln?It was a shame because it was only 4 months and 6k old and was in good condition with the exception of the HOLE!
I am unaware of any choice for Michelins sized to fit the ST1300. They are Z speed rated and come with load range 58 front and 72 rear. That is 120/70ZR18 and 170/60ZR17 anyway. Some owners run a 180 section rear and I recall there is a B spec 180 section rear PR2 - both carry a 73 load rating IIRC.What rating on the ST1300 are you ordering "V" or "W" for the PR3
Greg
If you check the sizes available there is no such choice for ST1300-sized tires. They are just Z rated. Z ratings are to 149 mph.*Michelin Pilot Road 3 Front Tire Dual-compound sport touring tubeless radial
*Revolutionary X Sipe technology delivers all-weather performance without compromising tread life or handling
*2CT two compound technology in both front and rear tires
*Features a soft rubber compound on the tread shoulders and a wear-resistant compound down the middle; front tire features a wider soft-compound than the Pilot Road 2
*Made of environmentally sound 100% non-aromatic-oil rubber compounds
*V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph; (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Where did you find that rating? From Bridgestone:I have found the OEM Bridgestones BT-020 Battlax are "W" rated for speeds in excess of 168 mpg
Greg
The PR3's are (W) rated 168+. I never got mine that fast. I get really good feedback on these tires. $299 shipped for the set.If you check the sizes available there is no such choice for ST1300-sized tires. They are just Z rated. Z ratings are to 149 mph.