heath_AU
Junior Member
Hi all.
I was alarmed to find yesterday that my 08 fz6 actually has suffered major wear to the right side of both tyres. The back is not too bad (still legal) but the front certainly is unroadworthy. (see pic attached)
I also noticed some minor cupping on the rear tyre on the same (right) side.
Now what I have checked is
- Pressures. As i weigh over 100kg i normally have 38-39 in both.
- Wheel alignment. Ok so i have not yet been to the garage and had them checked properly but my real axle position is spot on.
- Triple Clamp. I have checked all bolts and they are all tightened.
The bike has just passed 10000kms last week and most of my riding is (regretably) city commuting. I love to hit the mountain roads on the weekends but never as much as i would like.
The tyres are the stock BT's, and my riding style is mostly mundane but at times i may get enthusiastic with the corners.
The roads that i mostly ride on are generally decent quality and i almost never ride on gravel. (i know any other sports bike rider will know why)
I perform frequent maintenance on my bike so I am surprised i didnt spot this earlier.
Now I was initially alarmed to see this wear but it wasnt until I read the info on Motorcycle Tire Wear that I stopped to think that perhaps this is normal.
I should also point out that here in Oz we drive on the left, and his point on left side wear is applicable to USA/right lane)
Keen to hear if anyone can offer any comments at all.
Oh yeh and anyone have any recommendations for a good all round tyre? (I think i recall reading here many of you have liked the Michelin Pilots.)
Probably wont be getting these again.
Thanks.
heath_AU
I was alarmed to find yesterday that my 08 fz6 actually has suffered major wear to the right side of both tyres. The back is not too bad (still legal) but the front certainly is unroadworthy. (see pic attached)
I also noticed some minor cupping on the rear tyre on the same (right) side.
Now what I have checked is
- Pressures. As i weigh over 100kg i normally have 38-39 in both.
- Wheel alignment. Ok so i have not yet been to the garage and had them checked properly but my real axle position is spot on.
- Triple Clamp. I have checked all bolts and they are all tightened.
The bike has just passed 10000kms last week and most of my riding is (regretably) city commuting. I love to hit the mountain roads on the weekends but never as much as i would like.
The tyres are the stock BT's, and my riding style is mostly mundane but at times i may get enthusiastic with the corners.
The roads that i mostly ride on are generally decent quality and i almost never ride on gravel. (i know any other sports bike rider will know why)
I perform frequent maintenance on my bike so I am surprised i didnt spot this earlier.
Now I was initially alarmed to see this wear but it wasnt until I read the info on Motorcycle Tire Wear that I stopped to think that perhaps this is normal.
I should also point out that here in Oz we drive on the left, and his point on left side wear is applicable to USA/right lane)
Keen to hear if anyone can offer any comments at all.
Oh yeh and anyone have any recommendations for a good all round tyre? (I think i recall reading here many of you have liked the Michelin Pilots.)
Probably wont be getting these again.
Thanks.
heath_AU
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