Tire Wear
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OLD DOG
9.k and still going!!!
bdmridgeback
Low Down Chop Shop
8500 out of my Avon Vemon. Just put a Cobra on it and we'll see!
Chopperman
Member
Avon on a 250, both a little over 7000 mls. Rear is looking great, I am guessing 3 to 5 thousand more miles (could be wrong). Front tread not so good in random spots. I've been told that it's from sitting still and turning the front wheel. Also the front is starting to crack on the sides a bit (not bad), but enough to make me get a new tire before summer, or atleast before Sturgis, if I don't plan on any other long rides.
Question, about bike storage for the winter. I've never done this, but is it a good idea to put the bike on something besides concrete for the winter. You know wood or carpet or something... Someone was telling me it helps prevent excessive tire wear...?????? I was planning on putting my trailer up on some wood pieces, but it is outside in the snow. Give me your thoughts.....
thanks
Question, about bike storage for the winter. I've never done this, but is it a good idea to put the bike on something besides concrete for the winter. You know wood or carpet or something... Someone was telling me it helps prevent excessive tire wear...?????? I was planning on putting my trailer up on some wood pieces, but it is outside in the snow. Give me your thoughts.....
thanks
I have asked ppl looking at my rear tire "whats up?". They say it looks like you are using all the tire, not just the center. Yup, not into the barhopper scene and we ride the twisties till the pipes drag. That may be the secret, get out of town, get off the interstates and highways and ride a lot of back roads, use all the tire. So what if the pegs get scratched and try to kick back on you, you will get used to it, and the tire will not have that chicken strip look.
Look at all the riders with tire longevity, they are riders, not burnout kings. Still, who doesent love a good burnout? And who does not love the feeling of getting the holeshot? Most races are won by what you do at the starting line.
Last 5600 miles have had a plug just off center in rear tire and it is wearing evenly also.
I rode with my fav ride bud on a trip and we rode thru torential downpours of rain and standing water on the highway at an average of 85mph for over 5 hours with tires that had over 20,000 miles on em with absolutly no problems. AND, no one passed us that trip, we made good time.
No hotdogging this bike as I depend on it for 700 mile days. Rear tire is on track for 20k and front is still looking good. I check to make sure air pressure is always at psi listed on tire and never deviate from that.
I have other very fast toys if that need arises.
Want long tire life? Ride that dog!
Look at all the riders with tire longevity, they are riders, not burnout kings. Still, who doesent love a good burnout? And who does not love the feeling of getting the holeshot? Most races are won by what you do at the starting line.
Last 5600 miles have had a plug just off center in rear tire and it is wearing evenly also.
I rode with my fav ride bud on a trip and we rode thru torential downpours of rain and standing water on the highway at an average of 85mph for over 5 hours with tires that had over 20,000 miles on em with absolutly no problems. AND, no one passed us that trip, we made good time.
No hotdogging this bike as I depend on it for 700 mile days. Rear tire is on track for 20k and front is still looking good. I check to make sure air pressure is always at psi listed on tire and never deviate from that.
I have other very fast toys if that need arises.
Want long tire life? Ride that dog!
pauldeepsea
Guru
Got about 5600 on my tires now. I have been thinking about changing them especially the front. It is wearing very uneven. I think Dyna beads may be the way to go not sure if that will correct the uneven wear on the new tires. but plan on changing both real soon
Moespeeds
Well-Known Member
I run my pressure around 35 usually, and about 80% of my riding is 2 up. I'm pretty heavy on the gas, but my riding is mixed up alot between barhopping and highway/cruising. I will also run a rear right down to the wear markers. I'm on my 3rd front, but they were replaced for dry rot, not tread wear.
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SF180A
Guest
I changed my original rear tire at 11,250, the wear bars started showing and the navy base inspection station police thought it was time to replace it. The front is still in good shape, but plan on changing it out when I get a few more dollars set aside.
SF180A
SF180A
Ray for the front tire to last the same as the back it would have to be on the ground the same amount of the time as the rear!!Seems the 300 for whatever reason just don't get the high mileage of the 250 tire.
I've been averaging 20,000 miles or better on my three so far except for one that only got 500 miles. Front last a lot longer. On second one now with about 67,000 miles on the bike.
vej
Active Member
Holly Crap.... 1st you tell me you got BD to replace your pulley under warranty at 40k, now your telling me you get 20k plus on a rear tire!!!!Seems the 300 for whatever reason just don't get the high mileage of the 250 tire.
I've been averaging 20,000 miles or better on my three so far except for one that only got 500 miles. Front last a lot longer. On second one now with about 67,000 miles on the bike.
I must be living wrong :bang:
Coolbreezin
Active Member
On the original skin (balanced from the factory or shop) I got 17,000 miles. But that tire was so worn that it stood up on its own once removed! Yea, I could almost see the inside of the rim. lol Then I had a Metzler installed, but not balanced, and it lasted about 7,800 miles I think. Now I have a new Avon, balanced with dynabeads and it seems to be going great.
The only odd thing Im finding with the V is that all 3 skins wear more to the left of center then any other place. When I say "left of center", I mean I would have to be turning left to actually get this section of rubber to touch the ground. I searched here and didnt find much. I emailed numerous people on BON and got mixed responses. I spoke to IronHorse riders and they have no clue what Im talking about. I contacted corporate (yea, I know...what a waste of time), and they say they did some research and cannot find a reason why my bike does it and someother riders don't. So they blamed me and closed the investigation. I got exactly what I expected...disappointed. Anyone with any ideas or experiences?
The only odd thing Im finding with the V is that all 3 skins wear more to the left of center then any other place. When I say "left of center", I mean I would have to be turning left to actually get this section of rubber to touch the ground. I searched here and didnt find much. I emailed numerous people on BON and got mixed responses. I spoke to IronHorse riders and they have no clue what Im talking about. I contacted corporate (yea, I know...what a waste of time), and they say they did some research and cannot find a reason why my bike does it and someother riders don't. So they blamed me and closed the investigation. I got exactly what I expected...disappointed. Anyone with any ideas or experiences?