Rear Tire Wear
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
There are indicators on the tires that tell you when to change the tire. Look for a little arrow on the side of the tire. This arrow points toward the tread of the tire. In line with this arrow, on the tread is a little bump that is down inside the tread. On a new tire, it is hard to see. As the tire wears the bump becomes more noticable, and when the tire needs to be changed, the tread will be level with the bump.
Hopes this helps.
Regards,
Bill
Hopes this helps.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
I have 7000 mile's on my Heritage and my rear tire look's good as new and I also run 36# while riding solo and 42# while riding 2 up, and as far as the ringing in the ear's, mine is not from wind noise cause I have a windsheild, no mine is from listening to the little woman to much. [sm=icon_blah.gif] 
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
I had the rear replaced on my '02 Fat Boy with 8400 miles on it. Definitely did not have much life left in it. That's with about 95% solo riding.
I also run V&H Big Shots. I use ear plugs, but mostly due to the wind making me dizzy(er) from past ear problems. I don't use 'em if it's a warm enough day and my ears are OK.
I also run V&H Big Shots. I use ear plugs, but mostly due to the wind making me dizzy(er) from past ear problems. I don't use 'em if it's a warm enough day and my ears are OK.
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
I just pulled the rear tire off of the Heritage to get it replaced, and took a picture of the indicators I was talking about in a previous post. You can see the little arrow on the sidewall, and the little bump inside the tread. This tire is not worn completely down, but with riding season coming, and with a trip to Laughlin next month, it was time to change. This tire has 9,200 miles on it.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
Wow, you change your tire that soon
No wonder I get between 11,000 and 17,000 miles out of my rear tire
Mine are ran to where there is no tread in the center[sm=badidea.gif]
No wonder I get between 11,000 and 17,000 miles out of my rear tire
Mine are ran to where there is no tread in the center[sm=badidea.gif]
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billnourse, I don't see how you got 9200 miles on a tire that looks that good. I only have 3800 miles on my rear and it doesn't look that good, I don't hot rod the thing at all, never do 2 ups and I weigh 205#, and keep the spec'ed 36# of air in the rear. I'm missing something....like maybe tire wear?
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I just pulled the rear tire off of the Heritage to get it replaced, and took a picture of the indicators I was talking about in a previous post. You can see the little arrow on the sidewall, and the little bump inside the tread. This tire is not worn completely down, but with riding season coming, and with a trip to Laughlin next month, it was time to change. This tire has 9,200 miles on it.
Regards,
Bill
I just pulled the rear tire off of the Heritage to get it replaced, and took a picture of the indicators I was talking about in a previous post. You can see the little arrow on the sidewall, and the little bump inside the tread. This tire is not worn completely down, but with riding season coming, and with a trip to Laughlin next month, it was time to change. This tire has 9,200 miles on it.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
Mark,
I usually run mine further down than that, but this is my wife's bike, and her saftey is paramount to me. We are planning a long trip next month that might involve rain and snow, and I just don't feel that tires without tread hold the road well in adverse conditions. An extra 2 or 3,000 miles are not worth the risk to me.
Regards,
Bill
I usually run mine further down than that, but this is my wife's bike, and her saftey is paramount to me. We are planning a long trip next month that might involve rain and snow, and I just don't feel that tires without tread hold the road well in adverse conditions. An extra 2 or 3,000 miles are not worth the risk to me.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
Wolf,
Have you checked your alignment? If you are a little off it could cause excessive wear.
3,800 miles certainly isn't acceptable with the kind of riding you described. I would have it checked out.
Regards,
Bill
Have you checked your alignment? If you are a little off it could cause excessive wear.
3,800 miles certainly isn't acceptable with the kind of riding you described. I would have it checked out.
Regards,
Bill
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Bill,
No, I haven't had it checked. Picked up the bike new from the dealer, lost confidence in their shop after they botched a very minor problem with my bike and really botched a problem on my friend's bike. It may be safe to assume the tire is out of alignment if the dealer has to assembly wheels on a new bike. It's going to another shop I have picked out so might as well get the alignment checked. Thanks for the tip!
Wolf
No, I haven't had it checked. Picked up the bike new from the dealer, lost confidence in their shop after they botched a very minor problem with my bike and really botched a problem on my friend's bike. It may be safe to assume the tire is out of alignment if the dealer has to assembly wheels on a new bike. It's going to another shop I have picked out so might as well get the alignment checked. Thanks for the tip!
Wolf
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Wolf,
Have you checked your alignment? If you are a little off it could cause excessive wear.
3,800 miles certainly isn't acceptable with the kind of riding you described. I would have it checked out.
Regards,
Bill
Wolf,
Have you checked your alignment? If you are a little off it could cause excessive wear.
3,800 miles certainly isn't acceptable with the kind of riding you described. I would have it checked out.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Rear Tire Wear
Has anyone had any experience or feedback regarding a sealant called Ride-On? The website (www.ride-on.com) states it is a gel that spreads out on the inner road contact part of the tire and prevents flats and loss of air. Might be a pretty good thing on a long trip.