tire lifespan
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tire lifespan
Just took my 08 superglide in for its 5000 mile service. Needed inspection too. The service guy measured the tread on the tires and said that the rear probably wouldn't pass inspection. Is that the average lifespan of a rear tire on these bikes?
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It all depends on how you ride, and they type of roads your riding on (road surface has a lot of influence on tire wear).
Some people only get 5k to 8k on a rear tire, and others might get 10k to 12k.
In general though, motorcycle tires do not last near as long as automobile tires.
Some people only get 5k to 8k on a rear tire, and others might get 10k to 12k.
In general though, motorcycle tires do not last near as long as automobile tires.
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Depends mostly on your riding style. I got 12k out of my last rear and just replaced the front at over 17k.
If you ride 2 up, more wear...if you accelerate hard, more wear....tire brand and style....makes a difference as well. Dunlops wear a little longer as they are a harder rubber, Metzler wears a little quicker as it is softer and stickier, etc...
You will get varying answers on tire life.
If you ride 2 up, more wear...if you accelerate hard, more wear....tire brand and style....makes a difference as well. Dunlops wear a little longer as they are a harder rubber, Metzler wears a little quicker as it is softer and stickier, etc...
You will get varying answers on tire life.
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On my 07, I got 13k+ out of the rear with doing only ONE good burnout at MB bike week '08. The front went just over 15k before changing. I do ride 80/20 solo/2up and I don't usually carry a lot of stuff wth me other than my jacket. This is the first set of tires I've gone through. Softer tires will wear quicker but handle better. I did have my shocks on #4 but recently tried #3 to soften the ride for my g/f. It's not bad.
You have the shocks set at the stiffest setting? Ride 2-up a lot? Carry a lot of stuff?
You have the shocks set at the stiffest setting? Ride 2-up a lot? Carry a lot of stuff?
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The most important factor in how long a tire lasts is proper tire pressure. I run my tires on the high side pressure wise and they last quite well.
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On my 07, I got 13k+ out of the rear with doing only ONE good burnout at MB bike week '08. The front went just over 15k before changing. I do ride 80/20 solo/2up and I don't usually carry a lot of stuff wth me other than my jacket. This is the first set of tires I've gone through. Softer tires will wear quicker but handle better. I did have my shocks on #4 but recently tried #3 to soften the ride for my g/f. It's not bad.
You have the shocks set at the stiffest setting? Ride 2-up a lot? Carry a lot of stuff?
You have the shocks set at the stiffest setting? Ride 2-up a lot? Carry a lot of stuff?
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I ride a softail, but put 42 and 44 front and rear in my tires. I beleive the book states a far lower pressure, of course that is on the stock tires. I run brands other than stock and go by what it says on the sidewall. If I had a sporty with stock tires I'd run at least 36 front and 40 rear. Some might say I am crazy, but I like to achieve a balance between handling and tire life span. Ask around, there are many different opinions on tire pressure. Check your pressure 1 time a week too.