Tire cupping/scalloping
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Tire cupping/scalloping
So, we had a big ride yesterday. Before the ride I was doing my usual wash and close inspection. I noticed that my rear tire was scalloping. I did the ride and some of my friends thought that even though there is decent treat on that tire I should replace it. I spoke with a bike mechanic and he said (without actually seeing the tire) that scalloping is perfectly natural and to just keep on riding on it till I run the tread low enough to need a new tire.
While at was at the dealership I asked them how much it would cost me for a new tire. I got sticker shock when they said $325.00 bucks for an HD Dunlop. I have never paid that much for a tire, especially a very average tire like the HD Dunlop. And, they said it takes two hours to mount it...TWO HOURS!! So, when I decide that I need a tire I'll pull the wheel myself and repack my own bearings. I have bought a stack of tires in my life and never have I paid nearly that much for a tire. Heck, the huge rear tire mounted on my old Valkyrie took 40 minutes and cost just over $200 for a better tire.
While at was at the dealership I asked them how much it would cost me for a new tire. I got sticker shock when they said $325.00 bucks for an HD Dunlop. I have never paid that much for a tire, especially a very average tire like the HD Dunlop. And, they said it takes two hours to mount it...TWO HOURS!! So, when I decide that I need a tire I'll pull the wheel myself and repack my own bearings. I have bought a stack of tires in my life and never have I paid nearly that much for a tire. Heck, the huge rear tire mounted on my old Valkyrie took 40 minutes and cost just over $200 for a better tire.
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I hear you. It sucks that I can put 4 tires on my car for less than 2 on the bike, but there you are. Still, that's way more than I've ever paid for a Dunlop tire for my bike.
Then again, I usually wait until a sale. Our local dealer has a sale at least twice a year, so I always pick up a set and store them until I need them.
You might want to look at the condition of your shocks and motor/swingarm mounts. I realize my bike is different (Softail), but one of the first indications I have that my shocks are on the way out is a drastic drop in rear tire life.
Then again, I usually wait until a sale. Our local dealer has a sale at least twice a year, so I always pick up a set and store them until I need them.
You might want to look at the condition of your shocks and motor/swingarm mounts. I realize my bike is different (Softail), but one of the first indications I have that my shocks are on the way out is a drastic drop in rear tire life.
Last edited by Uncle G.; 07-21-2014 at 08:46 AM.
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Takes me more than two hours to get the rear tire on/off/adjusted/aligned/belt tension/tire mounting/balancing/bearing grease maybe....etc etc... @ 85/hour plus tire cost, that's about right...
Scalloping is not normal, might not be a huge issue but its not normal, normal is even wear.... I've had 3 harleys and many tires, never had it happen so I cant tell ya what it is...
Ds
Scalloping is not normal, might not be a huge issue but its not normal, normal is even wear.... I've had 3 harleys and many tires, never had it happen so I cant tell ya what it is...
Ds
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