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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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The front tire on my 09 Classic is the new D408F,With 18000kms(11000 miles) on it.The tread depth now is 4/32,What was it when new?I don't think I'm gonna get 43000kms(26000miles) out of a front tire like I did on my 06.
 
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The front tire on my 09 Classic is the new D408F,With 18000kms(11000 miles) on it.The tread depth now is 4/32,What was it when new?I don't think I'm gonna get 43000kms(26000miles) out of a front tire like I did on my 06.
Dunlop's site says 5/32 when new but I don't believe it a single second. I'd say more like 8/32
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...ire.asp?id=111
 
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Honesty I don't know what the depth is new but got me curious and just measured my front tire with 5K on it and got a strong 5/32"
 
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Honesty I don't know what the depth is new but got me curious and just measured my front tire with 5K on it and got a strong 5/32"
Is it 5/32 at the wear bar?
 
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New front Dunlop is 5/32nds away from wear bar. Wear bar is at 2/32nds
 
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