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Picked mine up this spring, barely 800 KMs and the rear is showing small cracks.....arrrrrrr. Stopped at the local shop that ordered them in for me and they're going to contact Avon for me. How frustrating.Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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82Shafty
Originally posted by Theo View Post
I just got my new E3's in last night...they look to be sweet tires. I certainly can't wait to try them out.
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82Shafty
Originally posted by COGS View PostTechnical note: Doubt that any tire came "directly from Avon's warehouse" ... I believe they use sub-distributors in this country...don't think they sell direct...so, that could explain the lapse in DOT dates...
My friend has received a warranty sheet and is going to file it under his company name that is a tire distributor for lift truck tires.
I'll let you know what happens.
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Originally posted by Bill C. View PostI just picked up two roadriders, a 100-90-19 with a date code of 42/08 and a 130-90-17 with a date code of 41/08. Sidewalls do not have any shine to them. I looked with a flashlight and did not see any cracks. I will be getting them mounted next week and let everyone know how they work out.80 GS850GT " Are we having fun yet! "
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I little bump to bring this one back to life.
Seems that the rear Avon Roadrider dated April 09 on my 850 has a few cracks, several actaully. Front looks fine. Average PSI, 35-40. Bike stored in a dry garage.
After I read this entire thread I'll decide what Im gonna do.
Just lettin ya know, keep an eye on your Avons.
I'm not a happy camper.
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Contacted Avon MOnday the 21st. Still no reply.
I may need to go see the dealer I bought the tires from.
Although I don't hold him/them responsible I think he should know.sigpic
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Keep records and send them to DOT if Avon doesn't replace the tires.sigpic[Tom]
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Two messages sent to Avon with no reply. One on the 21st and one on the 25th
In their defence, I dont think they are getting my messages.
Am I using the correct contact link?
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Rkt-Rch
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The reply!
I guess I was using the correct contact info. Thanks anyway..
Their reply.
I also have a direct contact name, number and email address.
Didnt know if it would be a good idea to post it up.
If anyone needs it, I have it.
Looks like I'll be in contact with the fella/shop I bought the tire from.
Yup, I do indeed still have the recept.
"I regret to hear of the problem you are having with your Avon Roadrider. All Avon bike tires are warranted for 5 years from the date of manufacture for any manufacturing defects. Sidewall cracking is not something that we take lightly. I highly recommend getting in contact with your dealer to have the tire inspected. If there is concern that the tire is defective due to manufacturing, then the dealer will need to proceed with a warranty claim. All warranties are handled through the dealer networks. They will work with their distributor to get the tire taken care of for you. This is part of their job and duties as being an Avon dealer. All warranties are pro-rated based on the remaining tread depth of the tire."sigpic
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lurch12_2000
Originally posted by Octain View Post
"...... All warranties are pro-rated based on the remaining tread depth of the tire."
I was happy with an Avon Roadrider and had no cracks on one purchased a few years ago for my GS1100E. The guy who bought my bike stopped by to visit last year and with less than 8K miles the tire still had no cracks but was totally bald.
I switched over to Shinko 230's because of this cracking issue but haven't logged enough miles (>8-10K) to evaluate their durability. Cheaper $, good grip even in rain, and no cracks, so I'd probably go with the Shinkos again. I would give the Avons another try on these old GSes if they dropped the price.
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The tire only has a thousand miles on it. I still need to see the the fella where I purchased the tires. He's a local guy that has a small tire shop right around the corner. Not some big 3 dealer at the end of a strip mall, if ya know what I mean.
I'm so glad I didnt buy these tires online. Really makes this deal much easier.
I think it'll work out when I finally get around to dealing with it.
Its simple really, I just want a new tire.
If only I knew then what I know now(thanks to GSR). I wouldnt have a problem running Shinko's, except I'd have to change the matching Avon on the front as well. Not a fan of running miss-matched tires. I know its not a big deal, I simply dont like looks.
The kicker? I coulda *almost* bought two set of the Shinkos for the price of one set of the Avons.
Live and learn.
Will keep everyone posted on the results.sigpic
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waterman
Originally posted by Octain View PostThe tire only has a thousand miles on it. I still need to see the the fella where I purchased the tires. He's a local guy that has a small tire shop right around the corner. Not some big 3 dealer at the end of a strip mall, if ya know what I mean.
I'm so glad I didnt buy these tires online. Really makes this deal much easier.
I think it'll work out when I finally get around to dealing with it.
Its simple really, I just want a new tire.
If only I knew then what I know now(thanks to GSR). I wouldnt have a problem running Shinko's, except I'd have to change the matching Avon on the front as well. Not a fan of running miss-matched tires. I know its not a big deal, I simply dont like looks.
The kicker? I coulda *almost* bought two set of the Shinkos for the price of one set of the Avons.
Live and learn.
Will keep everyone posted on the results.
I am running an Avon front with a Shinko rear. No problems. Biggest change is that the shinko is wider and changes the way bike settles into corners, not quite as responsive. Looks like it will wear a long time and I don't mind the tread pattern.
My recently purchased 1100G has Roadriders, hopefully they will fair better. Still working on getting it completely road ready, so have put but a handful of miles on.
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