I live in the Los Angeles area and have had my FZ6R for a little over 2 years.
With the exception of the 10-12 miles each way of commuting to the mountains/canyons, most of my 4000 miles have been twisty roads, both lower speeds (35-45mph, Stunt Road/Piuma/Mulholland) and higher speeds (55-75mph, Angeles Crest).
That's all I do. Sometimes just up and down Stunt Road 5-6 times to get practice!
I'd say I'm in the middle of the Intermediate category in my abilities.
No riding in the rain, but have gone out in very cold and very hot temps.
I personally have been very happy with the Dunlop Roadsmart touring/sport tires that originally came with my bike.
I've worn them out in 4000 miles, though. Is this normal, or am I more aggressive than I thought I was on the bike?
If I can get Roadsmarts again, I will try to do that. But Roadsmart IIs are much more expensive than the very well reviewed Dunlop Q2/Q3, and Bridgestone BT016. Some others have also recommended the Pilot Powers and 2CTs.
Some friends buy Shinkos because they last just as long but cost less. But these guys also ride A LOT more than I do, so they have to buy more tires than I do.
Has anyone with similar riding habits put more miles on the Q2/Q3 or others mentioned above? Or should I just expect about 4k-5k miles on such tires?
I don't mind spending a little extra money to buy a name brand, as long as it lasts about how long it's supposed to last.
Thanks.
With the exception of the 10-12 miles each way of commuting to the mountains/canyons, most of my 4000 miles have been twisty roads, both lower speeds (35-45mph, Stunt Road/Piuma/Mulholland) and higher speeds (55-75mph, Angeles Crest).
That's all I do. Sometimes just up and down Stunt Road 5-6 times to get practice!
I'd say I'm in the middle of the Intermediate category in my abilities.
No riding in the rain, but have gone out in very cold and very hot temps.
I personally have been very happy with the Dunlop Roadsmart touring/sport tires that originally came with my bike.
I've worn them out in 4000 miles, though. Is this normal, or am I more aggressive than I thought I was on the bike?
If I can get Roadsmarts again, I will try to do that. But Roadsmart IIs are much more expensive than the very well reviewed Dunlop Q2/Q3, and Bridgestone BT016. Some others have also recommended the Pilot Powers and 2CTs.
Some friends buy Shinkos because they last just as long but cost less. But these guys also ride A LOT more than I do, so they have to buy more tires than I do.
Has anyone with similar riding habits put more miles on the Q2/Q3 or others mentioned above? Or should I just expect about 4k-5k miles on such tires?
I don't mind spending a little extra money to buy a name brand, as long as it lasts about how long it's supposed to last.
Thanks.