Tire life too short
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Ohio
On my 2016 SG I got 19k miles out of the stock Dunlops. I traded that bike for 2018 RGS and got just over 12k on those stock Dunlops but I didn't keep up and the tire pressure like I have in the past
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
For the guy that said put a tube or patch my AE when it picked up a nail......nope not something I wanted to do. I don't consider that wise or safe. In 35+ yrs of riding it's the FIRST time I picked up a puncture....once every 35+ yrs is manageable on my wallet....LOL
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
it's due to the multi tread compound that dunlop has been using since. though even with that, you still have to take proper care of them.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
Spoke wheels still use tubes.....even tubes can still be safely patched. Dirt bikes use tubes...and those tires don’t get replaced if punctured. They either repair the tube or replace the tube.
Using a plug on a tubeless motorcycle tire....that is something I would consider unsafe. That would be the very last resort and only in an Emergency.
So.....please tell me why it’s unsafe to use a tube on a punctured tire?
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From: Carlsbad, CA
I’ve got about 6,000 on Michelin C2s. And a lot of that mileage has been in extreme twisties. Even keeping after the tire pressure, I’m thinking I’ll be replacing the front before the rear. Maybe I need to twist the grip more coming out of turns, .