Tire rotating wrong direction
Road Master
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Last edited by Hog Yild; Oct 23, 2008 at 09:03 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: south
Well...if it were mine I would go back to the dealer and see what they will do about it.
They might change it around but I bet not. 6000 mile is a lot to expect them to do any thing now.
If you don't get any satisfaction there, I would bite the bullet and buy a new tire. I sure wouldn't change the direction of the rim.
You are endangering yourself and others with the tire mounted backwards. Not worth the chance IMO. Like someone else said "those arrows are there for a reason".
They might change it around but I bet not. 6000 mile is a lot to expect them to do any thing now.
If you don't get any satisfaction there, I would bite the bullet and buy a new tire. I sure wouldn't change the direction of the rim.
You are endangering yourself and others with the tire mounted backwards. Not worth the chance IMO. Like someone else said "those arrows are there for a reason".
Road Master
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From: Peoria, AZ
I take it it's dual disc you're asking about flipping. Don't feel like getting up to get out the old Dyna manual to check hub design, but sure the whole tire was not mounted on wrong? The "swirls" on the disc will curl in at the same direction as rotation. Disc should be fine in any case. I hate to be harsh with human nature and they do make mistakes but I have a buddy that had a rear wheel put on one week, rode home, then went 90 miles to Laughlin River Run. On way back, his axle came loose, snapped off the adjuster, and screwed his rear swingarm up. Local shop gave him a "discount" but we couldn't determine if it was a axle torque prob or rear bearing seize that caused it. SS long, it's your life and they should be more careful; plus doesn't hurt to look over work performed. Might've caught it then.
Tourer
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From: Knoxville..soon 2 b
but 6000 miles ????? doubt the dealer will fix or repair at their cost, can't really blame them for YOU not taking notice sooner. Bout time for a new tire anyway, maybe they will cut you a deal on it.. good luck
Road Warrior
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From: St. Charles, IL
I didn't see that there was 6k on the tires already. I'd still take it back and ask the service manager why they mounted your tire in that direction. Then ask how bad the dealership would feel if you had gone down in a rainstorm because of this oversight? I'd be willing to bet that he gives you a better than great deal on a new tire mounted the correct way.
As for wheel direction, I will check my stock wheel this winter(getting some Rolland Sands this winter ) and look for the arrow. On my other bikes there have always been a direction indicator arrow molded into the wheel. Not sure if these HD wheel do or not
As for wheel direction, I will check my stock wheel this winter(getting some Rolland Sands this winter ) and look for the arrow. On my other bikes there have always been a direction indicator arrow molded into the wheel. Not sure if these HD wheel do or not
Road Captain
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From: Des Moines, Ia
Another one for taking it back to the dealer. It will interesting to see what they say. Keep us posted if you do take it in.
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From: On Parole - Grays Creek, North Carolina
Dealer did the same thing to me. I thought the tire was on backwards but the tire was mounted right and the mechanic put the wheel on the bike backwards. The valve stem should be on the right (air cleaner side) of the bike.
Gary D.
Gary D.
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Good luck getting the dealer to replace the tire. Maybe they'll prorate or something and you'll come out fine. Probably don't have to tell you to check out your machine after anyone else touches it.
Seems to be plenty here that think it's an honest mistake and it is. Only problem is that they are paid NOT to make mistakes. Not ever. Not on any bike - the results can be disastrous and we're trusting them to do it right.
Seems to be plenty here that think it's an honest mistake and it is. Only problem is that they are paid NOT to make mistakes. Not ever. Not on any bike - the results can be disastrous and we're trusting them to do it right.