Avon Cobras... hmmm

**taranis** · 05-05-2009, 05:36 PM

I've had a set of these on the bike for just about 3,000 miles now. The other day I was giving the bike a once-over and felt the back tire - I was NOT pleased!

The damn thing has a flat spot right down the middle of the tire.

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I know Texas is flat, and I do quite a bit of slabbin', but damn! Already? There still appears to be plenty of tread left, but I'm concerned how it's going to feel in another 6,000 miles when transitioning into a curve.

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Anyone else with some mileage on the Cobra rear tire notice this?

cactusjack · 05-05-2009, 05:50 PM

I've got 4,000-5,000 on mine. I'll take a look and see if I notice a flat spot.

**Cajunrider** · 05-05-2009, 06:47 PM

Thanks for the tip. I just put mine on and will be taking a 1,500 mile ride to Tennessee pulling the trailer in a couple of weeks. I'll keep a close eye on it. If there is a problem it should surely be evident by the time I get back from Custer. Is most of your riding on straight highways or do you do some riding on twisties?

dandolfn · 05-05-2009, 07:38 PM

That's the first negative post I've ever seen on Cobras.

The percentage of good reports still isn't bad at all.

Sorry the first guy had to be you!

**taranis** · 05-05-2009, 08:26 PM

My riding is about 50/50. Think of it as slabbin' it out to the twisty back roads. I put anywhere between 200-300 miles on at a ride. Like I said, there is still plenty of tread left in the middle of the tire, but I wasn't expecting the center to be worn down so much.. maybe after 5,000 miles, but not 2800. I can easily see and feel the worn area. I was thinking it might be tire pressure, but I'm at 41 psi and maintain that pretty much all the time. Could be the roads out here, which are cement slab and regular pavement.

I'm gonna be pissed if I only get 7-8,000 out of these before the back needs replacement. Can you say "Car Tire"?

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Maybe I just need to get my fat ass on a diet...

I'm not necessarily displeased with the Cobras.... yet.

madcow · 05-06-2009, 05:43 AM

i find i have to run up to 50psi on my cobras to keep them from wearing badly. i started at 40psi and found the were scolloping on the sides. the rise in pressure really helps. btw the tyre reccomends this pressure on the side wall.

redjay · 05-06-2009, 05:58 AM

A guy on the Delphi forum is on his second rear Cobra. He got 9,000 on the first and the cords were showing. His second Cobra has 6,000 miles and he figures it is going to be done around the same mileage as the first.

**trip** · 05-06-2009, 06:22 AM

I've only got about 200 miles on my cobras. I'll have to check the pressure.

phenrichs · 05-06-2009, 09:06 AM

I will be checking mine as well.

**taranis** · 05-06-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcow

i find i have to run up to 50psi on my cobras to keep them from wearing badly. i started at 40psi and found the were scolloping on the sides. the rise in pressure really helps. btw the tyre reccomends this pressure on the side wall.

50 ??? Seriously? Man, I gotta go look again when I get home. Thanks for the tip.

No scalloping on mine at all, but that flat spot is buggin' the hell outta me.

blowndodge · 05-06-2009, 01:51 PM

My rear tire had a HUGE flat spot!!!

**taranis** · 05-06-2009, 01:58 PM

I'm tellin' ya!

If I'm gonna have a flat spot, I'm getting 30,000 miles out of it! hehehehe

05-06-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

My rear tire had a HUGE flat spot!!!

Hmmmm, just like the top of Todds head.

I have 3000 on mine and checked them today, no flat spots, heck they dont even look like they have worn any.

Question? If they are wearing out in the center, isnt that due to to high of air pressure.

fish · 05-06-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trjam

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

My rear tire had a HUGE flat spot!!!

Hmmmm, just like the top of Todds head.

I have 3000 on mine and checked them today, no flat spots, heck they dont even look like they have worn any.

Question? If they are wearing out in the center, isnt that due to to high of air pressure.

that was my thought and as far as air pressure it looks like 41 to me

**trip** · 05-06-2009, 02:51 PM

I was told by the guy that mounted my Cobras to keep 40 in the front and 42 in the rear.

05-05-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Avon Cobras... hmmm I've had a set of these on the bike for just about 3,000 miles now. The other day I was giving the bike a once-over and felt the back tire - I was NOT pleased! The damn thing has a flat spot right down the middle of the tire. :(" title="" border="0"/> I have been religious in checking my pressure - 41 psi front and back. Can't honestly remember what the tire says it should be, but I'm sure it was either 40 or 45. ??? I know Texas is flat, and I do quite a bit of slabbin', but damn! Already? There still appears to be plenty of tread left, but I'm concerned how it's going to feel in another 6,000 miles when transitioning into a curve. :(" title="" border="0"/> Anyone else with some mileage on the Cobra rear tire notice this? __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Avon Cobras... hmmm Thanks for the tip. I just put mine on and will be taking a 1,500 mile ride to Tennessee pulling the trailer in a couple of weeks. I'll keep a close eye on it. If there is a problem it should surely be evident by the time I get back from Custer. Is most of your riding on straight highways or do you do some riding on twisties? __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-05-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Avon Cobras... hmmm That's the first negative post I've ever seen on Cobras. The percentage of good reports still isn't bad at all. Sorry the first guy had to be you! __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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05-05-2009, 08:26 PM	#5
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Avon Cobras... hmmm My riding is about 50/50. Think of it as slabbin' it out to the twisty back roads. I put anywhere between 200-300 miles on at a ride. Like I said, there is still plenty of tread left in the middle of the tire, but I wasn't expecting the center to be worn down so much.. maybe after 5,000 miles, but not 2800. I can easily see and feel the worn area. I was thinking it might be tire pressure, but I'm at 41 psi and maintain that pretty much all the time. Could be the roads out here, which are cement slab and regular pavement. I'm gonna be pissed if I only get 7-8,000 out of these before the back needs replacement. Can you say "Car Tire"? :(" title="" border="0"/> Maybe I just need to get my fat ass on a diet... I'm not necessarily displeased with the Cobras.... yet. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2009, 05:43 AM	#6
madcow Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: echuca/moama. australia Posts: 603	Avon Cobras... hmmm i find i have to run up to 50psi on my cobras to keep them from wearing badly. i started at 40psi and found the were scolloping on the sides. the rise in pressure really helps. btw the tyre reccomends this pressure on the side wall.
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05-06-2009, 05:58 AM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,016	Avon Cobras... hmmm A guy on the Delphi forum is on his second rear Cobra. He got 9,000 on the first and the cords were showing. His second Cobra has 6,000 miles and he figures it is going to be done around the same mileage as the first.
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05-06-2009, 06:22 AM	#8
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Avon Cobras... hmmm I've only got about 200 miles on my cobras. I'll have to check the pressure. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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05-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#9
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Avon Cobras... hmmm I will be checking mine as well.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Avon Cobras... hmmm My rear tire had a HUGE flat spot!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#12
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Avon Cobras... hmmm I'm tellin' ya! If I'm gonna have a flat spot, I'm getting 30,000 miles out of it! hehehehe __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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05-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#15
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Avon Cobras... hmmm I was told by the guy that mounted my Cobras to keep 40 in the front and 42 in the rear. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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