Sanity check
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RE: Sanity check
Been wondering about the wear issue myself. Got 5k on my rear and it's still got a long way to go.
Hell Pa. roads are known to be some of the worst in the country. Guess I 'm just lucky.
Hell Pa. roads are known to be some of the worst in the country. Guess I 'm just lucky.
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From: Arvada, CO
RE: Sanity check
I am in dire need of a new rear tire. I was into my dealer the other day to order parts again and the girl who works the checkout counter said "You need a new back tire" I just nodded and smiled lol. I am reluctant to shell out $196 for a new tire through the dealer. I have an indy who can sell me a front and rear replacement for nearly the same cost...so he says. We will see what the price ends up being, but the rear would be a 180. I am looking to try a set of Pirelli's for the next riding season. I guess he has a number of sport biker's coming in to buy them from him as they seem to be holding up quite nicely for them through all the twisites...big plus for me.
How many miles are on the rear currently? 13,400...since the end of March '07
How many miles are on the rear currently? 13,400...since the end of March '07
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RE: Sanity check
ORIGINAL: TheeBoy
I would guess it comes down to mostly improper tire pressure andfollowed burnouts and break skids. that would be my best guess as to why peopl are not getting the most miles they could.
I would guess it comes down to mostly improper tire pressure andfollowed burnouts and break skids. that would be my best guess as to why peopl are not getting the most miles they could.
Always check my tires and tend to run higher tire pressures, than recommended. Don't do burnouts or brake skids.
I do go over 100 mph, quite often and usually well over 65 mph. I am wondering if poor tire wear is associated more with speed and type roads than anything else.
DougJ
Anybody telling you that you have to replace the front tire under your circumstances is probably just wanting to make more money.
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RE: Sanity check
ORIGINAL: JayFromPa
Been wondering about the wear issue myself. Got 5k on my rear and it's still got a long way to go.
Hell Pa. roads are known to be some of the worst in the country. Guess I 'm just lucky.
Been wondering about the wear issue myself. Got 5k on my rear and it's still got a long way to go.
Hell Pa. roads are known to be some of the worst in the country. Guess I 'm just lucky.
PA roads suck!!!
DougJ
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From: Irving-Texas
RE: Sanity check
I'm already pricing tires for my Fat Bob, I like the new Dunlop tires they put on it, but haven't seen those tires yet except at a dealer. 190 aboutfor a new rear and 70 to install. I am gonna check some outlying dealers today and see if I can get a better deal. I haven't decided but I will probly pull the wheel and take it to them to save on the install some. I just made my 2nd payment and have 4000 mi give or take a few, tire still looks good, even with the way I ride I expect to get at least ten out of it but I start lining up my ducks early so I know where to go when its time. In the past I have run different makes on front and back with varying degrees of ride, I see no reason why you cant run a mix untill you get you miles out of the old one, but I'm no expert on the new bikes Im learning a lot all over again. On my old FXRP 5 to 6 grand, sometimes as little as 3 were the norm for me, but I burned a lot o rubber on that one. I'm hoping things like batteries(used to be 1 a yr) tires and whatnot have improved in durability. Back in the days o chain you could add a chain about every 2 to 6 grand, cheap or expensive didn't matter I always stretched em out. Technology always improves as time goes on, I'm hoping it is better these days, been off for 6 or 7 yrs and a lot has changed. Harbor frieght has a tire machine I might get, but I would need a balancer as well so I'll probly just bite the bullet or look for a good indy.[/align]
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: Sanity check
I'm not sure of the rest of the people out there, but I always seem to average about 3 to 1 on tires, maybe a little less. I'd say almost 3 rears to every front replaced.
I've never worried about matching brands, never had any issues.
I don't think I'm too terribly aggressive when riding, but I think everyone has their own standards.
So IMHO, the guy is tryin' tojack you!
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RE: Sanity check
Got rear tire on ebay, $79. took rear wheel and new tire to one indy and he said $60 to mount and ballance! Took it to another indy and $16. I get about 2 rear to 1 front. Always use Dunlops. Just my experience. Shop around.
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RE: Sanity check
Depends on the bike and the tyre. I fitted a new Bridgestone to the back of one of my bikes a couple of years ago. I was running an Avon on the front. I had no problems at all but after a year I fitted a matching Bridgestone to the front which by then had worn. The bike definately handled better with a matched pair. The difference was noticeable. It may have been because the front tyre was old and worn.
I like the Bridgestone dual compound tyres where the centre portion of the tread is hard so that it doesn't wear so quick but the outside portion is softer so you get more grip in the corners.
I always buy the best tyres that I can afford as they are the bit that separates you from the road. I used to buy cheap tyres until I had one deflate at speed. I still have the pinch marks on the seat to remind me.
I like the Bridgestone dual compound tyres where the centre portion of the tread is hard so that it doesn't wear so quick but the outside portion is softer so you get more grip in the corners.
I always buy the best tyres that I can afford as they are the bit that separates you from the road. I used to buy cheap tyres until I had one deflate at speed. I still have the pinch marks on the seat to remind me.
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From: SW OH.
RE: Sanity check
Replace the rear tire and if it doesn't feel right to you replace the front.It's that simple.My rear tire is ready to be replaced at 4300 miles,I don't do burnouts or abuse my bike but I do have a heavy throttle hand so thats the price I pay.