View Poll Results: Is my tire worn out ?

Try to get another 3000 to 5000 miles

35.37%

Replace Immediately

59.76%

Seek another opinion

4.88%

Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

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Oct 9, 2011 | 06:55 PM

#21

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

So your saying ya didn't win and now have to pay for the new tire yourself? I didn't see that choice in the poll.

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:02 PM

#22

TWIN CAM 96

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From: East of the USS Midway

Just carry your credit card with you & go about 7 - 8 thousand more miles with about 10 lbs less tire pressure and report back in with an update also stay in the right lane around 10 miles per hour should do it!

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:16 PM

#23

Big L

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From: North, Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevil

If you stay under 25 mph, just go in circles and don't ride in the rain you should be fine for ___ miles.

Ding, Ding, Ding! We have a winner!!!!

I love this forum.

Oct 9, 2011 | 08:43 PM

#24

SleeplessinVegas

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: Vegas

He was kiddin with us, who knew?

Oct 9, 2011 | 09:17 PM

#25

Buckinfitch

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From: Taylortucky, MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by crasha51pan

When I happen to notice my rear tire while the bike was up on the jack. I bought this rear tire on Aug. 28th, 2010, I now have 10,134 miles on it. I have read where people were say'n they got 13,000/15,000 out of the Dunlop E3, so I thought I would ask, "ya think I can squeeze out another 3,000 or should I replace it now ????

just brush on couple coats of that truck bed liner stuff and you're good to go

Oct 10, 2011 | 07:13 AM

#26

Cowpokey

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Joined: Jan 2010

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From: Harford Co., Maryland

Pretty sad you only ride in a straight line all the time.

Oct 10, 2011 | 07:47 AM

#27

Scratt

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Joined: Nov 2010

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From: S.E. Va

Keep it on the lift start it and put in 2nd gear, then pour liquid electrical tape on it. That should re-cap the tire and coat your fender at the same time.

Oct 10, 2011 | 08:55 AM

#28

frenchman

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Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 4,558

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From: Massachusetts

Didn't read the whole thing. IMO, you should keep the tire for as long as it works. I found out that once the tire is really worn, there's always he rim to ride on. It's just that on the rim, you'll have a traction problem.
If you think you need more grip on this tire, just put a few nails in it, you can even go off road with that setup.

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