Whoa!
I had the same thing happen to the 880 I had on the back of my 11 Street Glide. Only had 8k on it. Coming home from OCMD and when I parked it in the garage and walked out I saw cords. Tire pressure was good and everything, I always check!
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I've run GERMAN 880's on my softail for years and had good results. I've heard the Brazilian 880 rubber is crap but have no experience with them. You may want to check where they were made.
On my bagger I have the OEM Dunflops with over 15000 miles and lotsa tread left but I do look after the pressure.
If I had a tire that deteriorated as fast as yours it would be a frosty day in hell when I'd buy another
On my bagger I have the OEM Dunflops with over 15000 miles and lotsa tread left but I do look after the pressure.
If I had a tire that deteriorated as fast as yours it would be a frosty day in hell when I'd buy another
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I know one thing.....that the Guardian Angel medallion that my mother gave me years ago is NOT coming off that bike. I just put it in the saddlebag before I left for this trip.
Michelin Commander II on the way via UPS.
Michelin Commander II on the way via UPS.
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Originally Posted by dugan
I know one thing.....that the Guardian Angel medallion that my mother gave me years ago is NOT coming off that bike. I just put it in the saddlebag before I left for this trip.
Michelin Commander II on the way via UPS.
Michelin Commander II on the way via UPS.
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I did have to lock it up about 2 months ago, but it was only for a light skid. The cords do not show all the way around it. But correct, very odd wear. I'm sure heat and those grooved highways was a big contributing factor.....and maybe that it had 10k on it.
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