Tire Separating on a 08 Ultra Classic
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From: High Point, NC
Tire Separating on a 08 Ultra Classic
I have a 2008 UC with 9500 miles. I got home this past weekend after riding about 500 miles and parked the bike in the garage. I went out last night to look the bike over and wipe it down before meeting some friends for a ride and seen that the side wall is separating from the tread at the seam. This is on the rear tire. I seen 2 spots on the the tire where this is happening. The spots are 2-3 inches long. Where they are pulling apart, there is a material coming out.
Has anybody seen this and do you think Harley or the tire manufacturer will warranty this? I did not have my camera at home last night and I did not have time to inspect any further.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Has anybody seen this and do you think Harley or the tire manufacturer will warranty this? I did not have my camera at home last night and I did not have time to inspect any further.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
9500 miles remember it will be pro rated for the wear..probably worthless persuing the warranty......Just be glad you caught it in time.....
Then again I get about 9-10k out of a rear tire.
Then again I get about 9-10k out of a rear tire.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Findlay, ohio
I have an 08 and just took in for 15k mile service. During inspection, noticed a 2 inch crack in the rear tire. Mine was in center of tread area. As the tires were very near the end of serviceable life, I replaced both. But it still is odd for this to happen. We can't take a chance on a failure when you only have two wheels.
Others out there should inspect their tires carefully.
Others out there should inspect their tires carefully.
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