For all you 09 owers with cupped tires
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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Business goes where it is most appreciated! Right now I don't feel very appreciated and my guess that there are a lot of others who feel the same. The worst thing about this whole scenario is that like it or not, if we want tires on our 09s, we have to buy Dunlops from Harley unless we are willing to put something other than a 17" on our fronts. Talk about being screwed. "But still, like I said, Business goes where it is most appreciated." I'm pissed.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Mission, Texas
Change tire brands. I use Michelins and love them. I had cupping problems on my BMW RT and switch from stock tire to Metz Radials and never had that problem again. Can't understand why anyone would stay w/same brand, just mho. Be sure to keep tire pressure at recommended psi for every ride you take.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
Change tire brands. I use Michelins and love them. I had cupping problems on my BMW RT and switch from stock tire to Metz Radials and never had that problem again. Can't understand why anyone would stay w/same brand, just mho. Be sure to keep tire pressure at recommended psi for every ride you take.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: NORCAL CENTRAL VALLEY
Did you tell them that your tire was cupping of that it has front end vibration?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,176
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From: Riverview, FL
Great - Went to the dealer yesterday with a ABS light on. They fixed that under warranty. Dealer said that front tire is worn and needs to be replaced. I did take it in earlier for a roaring noise in the front over 50 MPH. They said it was normal and just the brakes in contact with the rotor. Now I just find this thread about the cupping tiries on the 09's. Exactly what I had. I wish I would have seen this before. I even had to tell my dealer about the download need to correct the ABS. They did that under warranty also. Well $291 latter I have replaced a front tire with 11,000 miles on it. I will talk to my dealer tomorrow. They will probably just hand me a bottle of KY.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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I've got about 2000 miles on my 09 Glide- the tires howl like crazy. Gonna air em up and ride to the dealer and complain. Not that I expect much to come of it. Thanks God for the radio and Cd player. Other than that the bikes okay.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Metro Denver
+1 on calling MoCo Customer Service. I did that on Tuesday, got my # to give to Service Mgr (I did mention that the front end is vibrating...blah blah).
Go in for the 15K svc tomorrow afternoon and will have the front tire replaced under warranty (with any luck).
Go in for the 15K svc tomorrow afternoon and will have the front tire replaced under warranty (with any luck).
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 533
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From: Oak Creek, WI
Took mine to the Dealer in Rapid city during Sturgis rally - 5000 on bike. Front end felt "squirrely" I would not call it a vibration - he put a new tire on. 3500 later, I have the same problem again. The only problem I have with the bike. It is not that noticeable most of the time, but sometimes it is. Very strange. I think I will go to a different brand when I change. No problem with the back.