2009 cupping tires issue

dougyf · #1 10-23-2009, 04:22 PM

After writing a letter to the CEO of the Motor Company complaining about how the tires on the 09's are wearing badly I received a call from customer service saying that all owners of 09 touring bikes will be receiving a letter concerning this issue. She could not say what would be in the letter though, only that it will address this issue & that the letter will go out in a week or two. We can only hope that the Motor Company does the right thing.

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acchd · #2 10-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the info been keep eye on 09 tire threads but havn't noticed issue as of yet but probably not put enough miles on her yet.

mickael moore · #3 10-23-2009, 05:16 PM

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vistavette · #4 10-23-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dougyf

After writing a letter to the CEO of the Motor Company complaining about how the tires on the 09's are wearing badly I received a call from customer service saying that all owners of 09 touring bikes will be receiving a letter concerning this issue. She could not say what would be in the letter though, only that it will address this issue & that the letter will go out in a week or two. We can only hope that the Motor Company does the right thing.

Thanks for the post; it seems like good information to have. When did you write the letter and when did you get the response? I have an '09 Ultra and have not had the issue but after reading about all the problems I'd sure like to have something from the company about it.

Scubamike · #5 10-23-2009, 05:27 PM

This should be interesting to see if and when a letter comes out what they do. I went to the dealer three times and called the MOCO twice on this issue and never had any resolve with my 09 SG. I finally installed a new 408 at my cost just to get the ride and safety back. Thanks for the post. Please post the response letter here when received.

KoalaCowboy · #6 10-23-2009, 05:27 PM

Great...hopefully they put a credit on the HDNet, so that our Local Dealer has a means to 'pay' for the replacement(s) that we are due, due to poor chemical composition/design/engineering of the D407's

sfchief · #7 10-23-2009, 05:32 PM

Just got mine replaced at no cost yesterday. I was talking to another 09 RG rider who had his done about 2K miles ago. I looked at his tire (408F) and guess what? Cupping has started on that one too. Just in a different place on the tread. Will these cupping tire threads ever end?

wldbill · #8 10-23-2009, 05:50 PM

It was suggested to me that if I can, that I hold off replacing these tires until another manufacturer comes up with a substitute. At 11k both front and rear are cupped.

dakota_dj · #9 10-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I have over 10,000 miles on my 09 Ultra and have no signs of cupping on the front or rear tires. They are the 407 tires. I keep the air pressure at factory specs. Do not know why some cup and some don't. May be riding style??????
I don't ride mine like it is a sport bike although it feels like one the way it handles. No problems with it at all.

Tim

autochek · #10 10-23-2009, 06:26 PM

My 09 Ultra had a front tire replaced with a 408 at 4800 miles. They also replaced a wheel bearing at the same time. It is in the shop today at 5160 miles with a blown rear wheel bearing and a badly cupped rear tire. I'm not sure what they will do bout the tire but the bearing is covered.
I also had a bad oil leak from the trans and they said it had 2 loose bolts on it. I find that hard to believe but will give them some leway and see what happens.
I got a 04 road king as a loaner and I can't believe how much fun this bike is. I do have a great local dealer who really tries to help the customer.