Cracking sidewalls AGAIN!

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Jul 7, 2013 | 05:14 PM

#11

cass

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Originally Posted by springer 03

I would keep getting the free new tires until they give you a good one. Mine havent cracked but I'm sure it must be frustrating.

i like that idea.....

Jul 7, 2013 | 07:27 PM

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jeg1

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My brother has a 12 SG and just had the front tire replaced under warranty because of this issue.

Jul 7, 2013 | 08:05 PM

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Gunnysgt

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Interesting thread, makes you wonder if it's related to road crap, cleaning solutions or what. doesn't seem to be a common problem at all. I do however switch to Metzlers when the stock Dunlops take a crap, never had that issue with them and generally seem to get better wet road handling. Had them on my BMWs for years, got to like the handling and wear.

Jul 7, 2013 | 08:26 PM

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Craftynicknamehere

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Wow some great help from the first few posters, god forbid someone miss types S or a D they are so far apart on a keyboard.
As far as the OP sir it is not the soap or the sun or improper inflation cracking new tires. Not sure but it is not a owner caused issue. I believe it is manufacturing problem.
I am on my 4th front Dunlop, 11 SG. It seems to be free from cracking 10 months and 10g miles. There are many threads on these cracking sidewalls but neither Harley or Dunlop acknowledges the issue, They just replace until you get one that doesn't crack. Many say its not a big deal but i wasn't comfortable riding with them. Good luck

Jul 7, 2013 | 10:04 PM

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TURQ

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So far all of the tires were built in '12. No Dawn, parked in a garage and covered. The tires are wearing perfect because I check pressure every time I ride it. Craftynicknamehere, I've always heard that a crack in a motorcycle sidewall is never cosmetic

And you are right no one is wanting to acknowledge the issue.This will be my fourth tire and I am making sure that I get a much newer build date (even though when they were replaced the build date was pretty current). If this one doesn't work I will go with a different brand.