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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Is this a problem? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1377794619 Message started by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 09:43:20 |
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Title: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 09:43:20 Just noticed this on my front tire wondering if it is a safety issue. I think they are tubed tires if that makes any difference or not. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Serowbot on 08/29/13 at 09:58:40 Depends on how deep... hard to tell in the pic... How old is the tire?... |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 10:20:53 382E39243C29243F4B0 wrote:
I would say original tire 4800 miles 2006. Took a little piece of thin stiff plastic like a credit card to that one little wide spot maybe 16th of a inch if that much |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Serowbot on 08/29/13 at 10:34:43 On a stock tire of that age,... I'd consider it and opportunity to upgrade... That rubber is pretty old and dried out... A new tire will give you much better grip... Check out Shinko 712's,... (my current favorite)... or,.. Kenda Cruz,.. Dunlop 404,... lots o' choices... |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 10:40:24 1006110C14010C17630 wrote:
Yeah I've have been wanting new tires ever since I got it I knew they were needing replaced soon was just waiting on being able to afford some or was thinking of new tires in the spring.. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by verslagen1 on 08/29/13 at 10:47:29 Never seen it before. The question is... what is it? manufacturing defect or road hazard? being as straight a line as it is, I would guess that it's a manufacturing defect. Which means you've had it this long and it hasn't killed you yet. front tire at 5k is about half used. I'd keep a close eye on it, but plan to replace well before normal. if the wear bars are close to being touched, then it's time to replace. This is not one to stretch to the limits. I'd also change it out now if you are one to push the bike to its limits. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by babyhog on 08/29/13 at 10:50:30 I have about 8500 on my front tire and meant to change it this year, but haven't done it yet. Its a 2006 model also. These WV roads can be he11 on tires, huh? :) |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 11:18:46 474445484A50290 wrote:
That is a big YES on WV roads..they're awful. Versy to answer your question now that I think of it I believe it is from road hazzard. I remember some road work about a month ago..there was steel plates laid staggered in a road in a slight curve I remember coming up on them and I was on the the brakes and when my rear tire crossed it I remember it locking up for a second..scaring the bejesus out of me ! I almost bet that is where that cut came from..steel plate in the road |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Toroso on 08/29/13 at 11:31:04 6274637E66737E65110 wrote:
+1 on the Shinko 712s. And they weren't that expensive either. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by paulmarshall on 08/29/13 at 12:13:05 Personally I would replace it. Having the rear blow out is one thing but having the front blow is something I would not like to experience. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 12:48:32 4A5B4F56575B4849525B56563A0 wrote:
I do intend to replace them both asap.. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by EJID on 08/29/13 at 13:16:14 1D263B263A26490 wrote:
+1 on the Shinko 712s. And they weren't that expensive either.[/quote] I've had my 712s since 2009 and they've been great for me. Almost all my riding is in town riding and they handle so much better than the stock IRCs did. From this... http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/04/bikepics-1772211-full.jpg To this... http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/05/bikepics-1773304-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Pine on 08/29/13 at 13:53:11 another Shinko fan.. not sure the model.. but I got it for $60 in the store! (plus strip, tube and mounting) ~$100 |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 08/29/13 at 13:54:29 090605084C0 wrote:
+1 on the Shinko 712s. And they weren't that expensive either.[/quote] I've had my 712s since 2009 and they've been great for me. Almost all my riding is in town riding and they handle so much better than the stock IRCs did. From this... http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/04/bikepics-1772211-full.jpg To this... http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/05/bikepics-1773304-full.jpg[/quote] Good looking tires ! I'm jealous ! :) |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by old_rider on 08/29/13 at 14:42:46 When I purchased the wife's savage it had a similar slash across the back tire, fairly deep too. I just went ahead and replaced it with what the mc shop had on hand, think they were dunlops, don't remember, I have to look, replaced the front brake pads while they were at it. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by misterbbq on 08/30/13 at 05:23:48 2005 and i replaced mine with only 6k on them because they were starting to dry rot? crack? something. got metzlers because that's what the cycle shop had in stock. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by EJID on 08/30/13 at 07:22:36 32362C2B3A2D3D3D2E5F0 wrote:
Mine was a 2005 that I bought used in 2009 - this is the sidewall of those same tires I already posted... :o http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/04/bikepics-1772212-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/30/13 at 07:27:07 I would be puttin some fresh rubber on that. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by misterbbq on 08/30/13 at 10:20:45 67686B66220 wrote:
Mine was a 2005 that I bought used in 2009 - this is the sidewall of those same tires I already posted... :o http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/09/04/bikepics-1772212-full.jpg[/quote] looks familiar! |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Serowbot on 08/30/13 at 10:34:45 That tire's lost enough petroleum... it shouldn't qualify as rubber anymore... ;D ;D ;D... |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by ToesNose on 08/31/13 at 04:32:04 Yea replace that sucker! |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Rush-rks on 09/18/13 at 06:07:41 1E393F247E7D7D7E4C0 wrote:
Now no longer a problem ! Shinko 712 and a new tube too. Does real good now I need a rear tire and going to try to get one this week its not cracked or dry rotted like the front one was just tread bare. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Snubby241 on 09/23/13 at 22:31:23 Hi; hate to butt in on this, but what size on the Shinkos? I'm wanting to replace the stock tires. On my 2013 the book lists a 140/80 15 rear but at American Motorcycle Tire I'm seeing only at 140/90 15 rear in the 712. I'm not clear at all on tire sizes. Would this be a straight swap on a stock bike? Would my existing tube fit (only 3K on the tires but they ride like crap.) Thanks in advance for any info. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/23/13 at 22:42:53 The stock tire was the only 140/80 that bike eversaw. A 90 will havew the speedo more accurate. Get one,, ^YOuve gotten the best out of the stock rear. I got 5,000, but it was a lousy ride,expecially that last 2,000. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Snubby241 on 09/24/13 at 12:43:45 3B242225383F0E3E0E36242863510 wrote:
Cool, thanks for the info. Have a long ride coming up for Broderick Crawford Day. San Diego up to Angeles Crest, Rim Of The World, Big Bear and other points in that area. |
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Title: Re: Is this a problem? Post by Mario Verasso on 02/19/14 at 19:12:53 I must concur that the Shinko 712 are better than the others I have ran. I have tried Dunlap, IRC, Cheng-Shin "Barracuda". All theses tires wore out with in 8,000 to 10,000 miles or dry rotted. I have ran the 712's for I guess 1.5 years now. About 20,000 miles, give or take. (if you run 40PSI.) have ran them on long trips (Dallas Tx to Miami fl.- Houston Tx to El Paso TX. Roswell Nm to Houston TX. New Orleans to Houston Tx. & etc... |
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