GeorgeS Posted June 3, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2008 The Rear Avon I Installed last summer, now has 9,000 miles exactly on it. About 6000 freeway speed miles, that rest around town , and back roads. Tread measures, exactly 1/2 worn off at Center of tire. Rideing Single, No trailer. So looks like it should go to 14K with no problem. If anybody is interested. I took the Front Avon, Off at 8K, cause a small stone punctured the tire, and it had a very slow leak, Replaced it with a Dun K491 EII. Been running the Dunlop front, and Avon Rear, for about 1000 miles, with no noticeable problems. Bike drives great with the mix of brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted June 3, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2008 My 1st rear Avon I got 14,500 miles, the current one has 10K miles and still going strong The front currently has 36000 miles on it and I plan to change it after MD sometime. Its just now getting to the wear bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted June 3, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 3, 2008 I had a brain f**T. 26K miles on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 4, 2008 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2008 I got about 7500 miles on my Avons and the center of the tire is below the wear bars on the rear. Looks like I'll probably get a few thousand out of the front. I won't be buying Avons again... I'm very disapointed with the mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 4, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2008 Your mileage out of the Avons sure seems a lot lower than most. I would be looking at other causes I think. That being said, I just put my first set of Avons on so I'll find out for myself. I talked to my friend Bob Dakin a couple of days ago. He is local to me and started with the Avons early last year I think. He's got about 10,000 on his now and I think he said that they appear to be about half worn. Almost 100% of his riding is two up and a lot of that pulling a trailer. He is also a good sized guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted June 4, 2008 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2008 I got about 7500 miles on my Avons and the center of the tire is below the wear bars on the rear. Looks like I'll probably get a few thousand out of the front. I won't be buying Avons again... I'm very disapointed with the mileage. Sounds like they were over inflated to wear down the center. Don't know about you but I check my air pressure every day and correct as appropriate. 40lbs front/45lbs rear solo, and 42/48 two-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 4, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2008 I ran 45 in rear and boosted it to 48 for the 2K miles I hauled the trailer... Almost all mileage was 1 up... I weigh 300 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landpig Posted June 9, 2008 Share #8 Posted June 9, 2008 Hi All, well I could not be happy with performance or mileage on my Avon Venoms. I've gotten 19k out of mine, an well wouldn't be replacing them but got a screw in the front tire just before Freebirds maintenance day which grounded me for the weekend but I'm runnin on plug I installed , just ordered my new ones from southweat Moto just now. So should have new skins by next week installed an ready to go for another 19k plus. Love them, also, I'm vertically challenged so the tires helped with my low speed handling problem, I was ready to sell the bike but I found this Wonderful site an people an they gae me what I needed to stay in the game. Best damn bike I've ever owned an the people whom i've met , what a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted June 9, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 9, 2008 I was also very disappointed with the mileage I got with the Avons, about 8,000 miles, about the same I got with the Dunlop 404. With the Metzler I did a little better, about 10,000 miles. With the Yamaha, all of my rideing is 2 up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted June 9, 2008 Share #10 Posted June 9, 2008 I was also very disappointed with the mileage I got with the Avons, about 8,000 miles, about the same I got with the Dunlop 404. With the Metzler I did a little better, about 10,000 miles. With the Yamaha, all of my rideing is 2 up. OK!!! See it's not just me people 19K landpig... you sure you didn't mis-remember your mileage figures?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landpig Posted June 9, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 9, 2008 nO Maniac , I had 8200, when I got a nail in the rear on the stock Brickstones. Now I have 27929 k on the odemeter. Hell the front still has 1/8" left on the tread. I"m loving my Avons., Guess i"m driving like Mr. Magoo LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted June 9, 2008 Share #12 Posted June 9, 2008 On my 86 VR, I had 10,000 miles on the venoms and appeared to be just over half worn. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dandy1 Posted June 9, 2008 Share #13 Posted June 9, 2008 I have always got about 14K out of avon tires on my Honda Valkyrie when I had it. But with my RSV I am ready for a new rear tire at 10K. Not to happy with the milage but love the performance. Most of my riding is by myself and accasianally we are 2 up and pulling a trailer. I keep 42 in the rear and 40 in the front. I check the tire pressure weekly at least. Has anyone tried the Dunlap Elite 3 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Posted June 9, 2008 Share #14 Posted June 9, 2008 Hi All, well I could not be happy with performance or mileage on my Avon Venoms. Landpig - did you say you are NOT happy with the Venoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted June 9, 2008 Share #15 Posted June 9, 2008 front tire still stock bridgestone, I'm on my third rear tire thought 20,200.miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokespur Posted June 9, 2008 Share #16 Posted June 9, 2008 Just under 10k and i had to replace the rear. Sometimes i think the clutch is slipping until i see the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted June 9, 2008 Share #17 Posted June 9, 2008 OK!!! See it's not just me people 19K landpig... you sure you didn't mis-remember your mileage figures?? Ive never gotten 10,000 miles on a rear tire. Im not even sure I'll get 10 out of the BFG. But I like to think I ride my 2nd gen a little harder then most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payntor Posted June 10, 2008 Share #18 Posted June 10, 2008 i've been very happy with the mileage i get with the avons.http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16471 jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bullet Posted June 10, 2008 Share #19 Posted June 10, 2008 elite -III's are a very good choice, got 18,000 miles out of mine. now i'm giveing avons a try and hope I have as good luck as with the eliteIII's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnyButch Posted June 10, 2008 Share #20 Posted June 10, 2008 I'm on my third Avon rear tire, 14K from the first 12K on the second but changed early since I didn't want to change it later in the season. I expect to get about 14K from the current one. I'm not a real agressive rider, I suspect the lower mileage reports are due to a lot harder riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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