Softail Deluxe....Whitewall tires
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Softail Deluxe....Whitewall tires
Im sure this has been discussed before but what gives with these tires. I am at just over 13k and my rear tire is already bald again. Is anyone having the same issue or is it just me. I take it very easy on my bike and havent done any burnouts with it either. If anyone has used another brand tire with better results please advise
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Sounds like you got good mileage on that tire actually. I'm at about 8K on mine and they're already telling me I'll need a new one by 10K. I've also been asking about tires on here and I'm starting to lean toward trying that new Metzler tire. It's supposed to be a little longer lasting than their old ones yet still a little stickier than the Dunlops.
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Deluxe (or any Softail) rear tire
It's actually not "burnouts" that probably take out your rear tire - it's braking. Softies carry a lot of their weight on the rear tire and it's easy to just press on the pedal to stop. Don't. use the front brake more. Better braking, less chance of locking the rear up and more even tire wear
IMHO
-Smokin
97 FLSTS
08 FLHX
82 BMW R65
04 E500 Benz- yeah baby 302 HP! Keeps kids in Jap cars on their toes!
IMHO
-Smokin
97 FLSTS
08 FLHX
82 BMW R65
04 E500 Benz- yeah baby 302 HP! Keeps kids in Jap cars on their toes!
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It's actually not "burnouts" that probably take out your rear tire - it's braking. Softies carry a lot of their weight on the rear tire and it's easy to just press on the pedal to stop. Don't. use the front brake more. Better braking, less chance of locking the rear up and more even tire wear
IMHO
-Smokin
97 FLSTS
08 FLHX
82 BMW R65
04 E500 Benz- yeah baby 302 HP! Keeps kids in Jap cars on their toes!
IMHO
-Smokin
97 FLSTS
08 FLHX
82 BMW R65
04 E500 Benz- yeah baby 302 HP! Keeps kids in Jap cars on their toes!
Good advice. Also engine braking.
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It's actually not "burnouts" that probably take out your rear tire - it's braking. Softies carry a lot of their weight on the rear tire and it's easy to just press on the pedal to stop. Don't. use the front brake more. Better braking, less chance of locking the rear up and more even tire wear
Not to hijack the thread but I agree with not using the rear break. Use the front brake only to stop unless in emergency braking situations then just place your foot on the rear brake without consiously pressing. With the weight transfer youll sympothetically press the brake giving you maximum braking.
And back to topic, I get about 10k out of a rear. $275 doesnt sound bad at all for a installed tire.
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