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I run higher psi due to it feels firmer in tight twisty curves in Western NC mountain roads.  Started off at 32 but just too soft.  I also run FJR ES on hard +3, 1 person + bags to increase the firmness.  I am a little too short and knees not good enough for one leg stops to run it at 2 person...

I'm currently using RIKEN RAPTOR ZR A/S SL 205/50ZR-17, $85 with tax from tire rack.  Only have 6,000 miles on it since beginning of August which includes 4,700 miles trip from WNC to Utah.  Currently running 34psi to 35psi.  32 psi was too soft for WNC back roads.  Previous tire I used last...

Lots of reports that PR5 does not last as long as PR4 or PR4GT on heavy bikes like FJR and BMW.

Had a NC700x from 11/2012 to 2/2019, 49,000 miles. Traded it in for Versys-X 300. NC700x is jack for all trades, master of MPG. The the best at anything except tanks storage which I loved and MPG. After I got a FJR, I use it just as dual sport which was ok but 17" front cast wheels and...

You could always use your wife's tire warmer. She may have a different name for it like a hair dryer. Been using it for past 3 years. Shove it inside the tire well for about 15 mins on low. Hot air circles around the tire and makes it nice a warm to mount.

Gen 3 gets cruise control.

I ended up buying a Versys-x 300 abs and it is perfect for the local gravel roads and does good on pavement. Ridden wash creek and yellow gap and cathy's creek FS 475 & 475b many times this year once they opened up. Went out to Wilson Creek area south/west of Blowing Rock yesterday and was the...

Different tools for different jobs. Trying taking each out for 100 mile ride at speeds above 50mph and you will like the FJR again. Take each out to a small gravel road or stay below 25mph for 30 mins and you will hate the FJR.

I only 31,000 miles out of the original chain and sprockets. Did run a chain oilier since about 1,200 miles. Moved the chain oilier to my Versys-X 300 when I traded in the NC700x at 49,000 miles. Wonder if the chain and sprockets will last just as long

Went round trip cross country on a NC700x. When I got back, front sprocket had 8 out of 16 teeth left. Was missing every other one. The following year bought a FJR to make the round trip. Much easier with CC and more power.

Email reply from Bridgestone: Bridgestone Rewards <[email protected]> 11:58 AM (7 hours ago) Thank you for your email. You are correct, a set can be two front or two rear tires. Once you have made your purchase, simply go...

Since currently running CT, only need fronts.

Reasons: 2 fronts due to running ct on rear 2 rears due to wear out two rears to each front.

So the $60 rebate says set. Can a set be two fronts or two rears to get $60?

Replaced Front tire. Left side was gone and very faint outlines of cords, right side was bumpy which explains the handlebar shakes on turns.

Agree and to add that the initial turn is is harder but then it falls in afterwards. Got 15,000 miles on mine so far. Will need to replace soon. Left side getting close to bald middle is just about to ware bars. Right side has lots of tread. I always wear out left side of bike tires front...

Rode to work in 19F. Parking gate was not working, left bike a guard shack. 15 mins later they got it open so long walk back to guards shack to bring bike into parking lot. A warm 35F on way home. Yes, I am spoiled that my free bike parking place is 15 feet from front door.

Since you appear to be in Asheville, NC like me, I assume bent creek, wash creek, yellow gap, and a few other gravel roads in the area? I had a XT225 and was too much of a pain on paved roads. I'm looking at the Versys x300 right now. Currently using a '12 NC700x for those roads with skid plate.

I've been using the mobius for the past several years. Been working fine.