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I went, after a lot of research, with the Alpin run flat - I am, so far, happy with it - I expect to get a lot of miles from it and I can't say a thing bad about the tire...
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FTCS(SS) USN Ret.
"06 GL1800 w/Motor Trike conv.
GWRRA KY - G
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"President John F. Kennedy -
Ive got 25K + on mine, and had fellow say today that it looks brand new.Life is all about decisions. I decided for Jesus Christ.
04 All White
Mich Alpin PA3
Darkside #956 -
I'm pleased with every aspect of my alpin tooComment: (For off-topic replies)
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I have over 23K on mine and love it. Might try something new when I wear this one out - if that ever happens.
Crabby Bob
Retired and riding a Goldwing - Life is good!
2001 Gl1800A - Illusion Red
DS # 1258 - Double DarksideComment: (For off-topic replies)
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This is my first CT on my bike, and after much research, I too decided on a Michelin Primacy Alpin 3 run-flat. After 13K miles...I love it. I check my tires very carefully, especially before a long trip, and this Alpin looks great. "IF" this tire ever wears out...I will buy another of the exact same brand and model.Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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I am also very pleased with the Alpin RF. I ride pretty hard & this tire has yet to slip, even in a heavy downpour!Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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I've followed people with an Alpin in the rain, the tire almost dry's the road off.
People that have followed me say it throws one hell of a roster tail running in the rain.
John
Dark Sider 1020
Michlin Alpin PA3 ZP
Centramatic Wheel Balancers
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If you are really, really hard on acceleration while in a turn, the tire can have a slight amount of flex. This is about the only drawback that anyone has had with the Alpin...but 90% of riders won't take it to that extreme, and it's not bad enough for me not to have installed a second one after ~20k of use on the first one.
As Biker John mentions, the tire is flat-out one of the best (of the three I've run) in the rain. A dark and dreary November two years ago in the Bay Area, I was pushing the bike (towing a trailer) as if I didn't have the trailer...and it was a remarkable that the Alpin stuck as good as it did.Effective 09/23/2023, re-dedicating myself to a self-imposed "social media detox" - focusing on offline social interactions and actions.Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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About 4300 miles on my first CT on the bike. The Alpin has performed very well.2013 Red Airbag 1800Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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Going to be installing an Alpin next week. My questions are: What pressure do you run (I ride mix of highway and secondary roads, never aggresively, usually 2 up) and regarding the valve stem/TPMS system. I don't really care if the TPMS functions or not, I'm usually pretty vigilant about checking the pressures so if I don't need the sensor since I'm installing it on a wheel that didn't come with one what is the best way to go here? Thanks!
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Going to need a new tire soon an the Alpin is high on my List nothing but good reviews on this tire2018 DCT non tour, Pearl Stallion Brown, Double Darksider #856, Live To Ride, Love my Wing, IBA Member# 63744 Yellowbird Alias CoppertoneComment: (For off-topic replies)
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I run 32psi, I just installed my third one this week...I get about 25,000 miles out of them before I replace them..I could probable get more but when a tire gets down to 3 to 4/32s I replace it.Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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I have been running 35 psi for the first 10,000 miles...then dropped it to 33 psi for the latest trip...the Three Flags Classic. Happy with how it performed...but on this latest oil change, I bumped it back up to 35 psi. Tire is wearing perfectly...now with 14K + on it.Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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My PA3 performed flawlessly on the trip to Mexico last month, even through record rain fall that I hit while crossing "Bob Hope Drive" on I10 the east side of Palm Springs. I run 35 psi.
4 inches of mud and/or gravel never presented any traction issues, though I did cross these at less the 15 mph. Also the PA3 provided a much smoother ride along cobble stone streets side streets which are everywhere.
I might try a different CT one day, just for fun and grins, however, the PA3 has never given me good reason too.
Rick
2010 GL1800ADA (CDN eh!)
DS 1126
15 Tiger 800 XCX
14 WR250R
95 FLSTC Sold to a nice family.Comment: (For off-topic replies)
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I'm running the Alpin w/30lbs., and very happy with the results.:DComment: (For off-topic replies)
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