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Title: Tire Deal 140/70V-17
Post by: K75RT Keith on May 27, 2014, 08:36:01 AM

Just scored from Motorcycle Superstore  a mis-Price on an  Avon AM26 Roadrider REAR Tire 140/70v-17  $11.87 Shipping included.  Price is good till they fix it.
Yes, I realize the height is a 70 not an 90.  So the rear will sit a little lower and the speedo will be a few more mph off.  That's what GPS is for.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: Inge K. on May 27, 2014, 06:09:40 PM

Watch closely, after you have used them for a couple of months. It have been several reports on a forum on this side of the pond, that start to crack in the threads and sidewall after a rather short time use.
Don't know if it only was a single batch, tho.............this was mostly last year.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: K75RT Keith on May 27, 2014, 09:52:04 PM

I'll keep an eye on it.  If it fails, I paid less than $12.00  so if it lasted a year would be a pretty good deal.  Or,I'll hope it does so under warranty.  I've still got a decent ME88 that I'm not fond of, but it will allow me to continue riding uninterrupted if the cracks appear.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: TimTyler on May 27, 2014, 11:45:52 PM

Funny, it's still available.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/12107/i/avon-am26-roadrider-rear-tire (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/12107/i/avon-am26-roadrider-rear-tire)

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: johnny on May 28, 2014, 12:27:25 AM

avon tiors... i would rather walk...

turned to $109.87 when i put it in my cart...

j o

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: TimTyler on May 28, 2014, 12:42:45 AM

You broke it!

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: K75RT Keith on May 28, 2014, 08:59:16 AM

I see this by morning they fixed it.  Now I'll find out if I actually get the tire or a cancellation notice.
 

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: TimTyler on May 28, 2014, 08:08:27 PM

Mine shipped this morning :)

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: mystic red on May 28, 2014, 08:34:15 PM

Thieves!  :yes

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: TimTyler on May 28, 2014, 08:37:56 PM

I just ordered a Michelin Pilot Activ from them not two days ago without a discount.

I'll take the savings and buy a used extra rear wheel.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: K75RT Keith on May 29, 2014, 09:13:22 AM

Got my shipping notice this morning,  Already picked up a 3 x 17" 3 spoke rear that the 140 will get mounted on.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: K75RT Keith on June 03, 2014, 03:05:31 PM

Tire arrived  Production date 0814.  Guess I shouldn't complain about it old stock

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: subforry on June 03, 2014, 07:14:05 PM

wow, it came from the future.

Title: Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
Post by: K75RT Keith on June 03, 2014, 07:22:13 PM

8th week of 2014