tire life
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: oklahoma
tire life
this had probably been covered a thousand times but what kind of life can I expect out of a factory front tire on a street glide.
the reason I ask is that if I remove my hands from the bar for just a second it starts vibrating slightly and quickly grows in to a full blown head shake,.
thanks in advance
the reason I ask is that if I remove my hands from the bar for just a second it starts vibrating slightly and quickly grows in to a full blown head shake,.
thanks in advance
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: MN
I got 22,000 out of my first front and 21 out of my second. Probably should have replaced them sooner. Both times I had the same thing you are talking about at low speeds, 30 or so. As soon as I replaced the tire it stopped. Both were Harley Dunlop's. I've got a Commander II on now, as I'm getting great results with the rear I put on 16,000 ago.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Arkansas
Tire cupping could cause the problems that both of you have described also. But that issue is more of a factor of poor maintenance ( running low air pressure ). You may be able to see "cupping" if you look at the edge of the tire from the side. It will look wavey.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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How often do you check your tire pressure? Have you greased the neck bearings?
Last edited by wndchsr2; Sep 23, 2013 at 05:42 PM.
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Another way of checking for cupping that may not be visible is to run your hand
backward against the tread and feel it.
backward against the tread and feel it.
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