Originally Posted by 2010Deluxeguy

Ive got just over 10,000 on my stock dunlops and they still have quite a bit of tread left. Im thinkin I should be able to get 15,000 out of them. I have no idea why I read so many people getting less than 8,000 miles on them. I ride a lot of mtn roads too but not much 2up. Shrugs...Ive read good things about the Dunlop E3 tires, might want to see if they are available in the size you need.

Originally Posted by Blk and Chrome

I just don't understand why some get such low mileage on tires. My stock Dunlop 407 went 10 thousand miles and I went to Avon Cobras and have 15 thousand on them and still have tread left. I use my rear brake all the time, just habit from riding bikes with only rear brakes I guess, I downshift most times but do ck the pressure everytime I ride. I run 44-45 lbs in the rear and very little 2 up riding. I use dynabeads too if that is any key to longer mileage I don't know. Freeway driveing will wear tires faster than back roads do. I think air pressure is the key to longer life. JMO