Warning! Check your tires!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Colorado
Ya same think but at 1k miles. Took my bike to the dealer for its 1k service. They called after about 2 hours and told me my front tire didnt look right and wasnt wearing normal. They covered it under warrenty and replaced it for freee.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: New Hampshire
Check the date code on your tires. It's found at the end of the DOT #'s. Shoud be a four digit #. Tells you when they were made. Example: 1404 would be the 14th week of 2004. Tires are only good for 6 - 7 years regardless of whether or not they are in use. ABC news did a special report on tires and dealers that were/are selling new tires that are older than 6 years. This shouldn't be the case on a 2010 bike but it doesn't hurt to get the info out there. Here's the link to the special report:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
TK
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
TK
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: NE Ohio
had a big bubble in the sidewall on my Deuce at 2100 miles. covered under warranty.
However, checking them before every ride is a good idea. Tires is the only thing between us and the ground!! Same with brake lights and turn signals
However, checking them before every ride is a good idea. Tires is the only thing between us and the ground!! Same with brake lights and turn signals
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Greetings,
I'm just curious if the replacement will be a Dunlop or a Michelin. I've noticed a lot of the later ones have Michelins on them.
I'm just curious if the replacement will be a Dunlop or a Michelin. I've noticed a lot of the later ones have Michelins on them.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern VA
Just ran into the same exact problem on my WG. The dealer warranted the tire during the first service. It started showing up after only a few hundred miles.
I'd definitely recommend checking the tread if you own a new bike!
I'd definitely recommend checking the tread if you own a new bike!