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#11

12-03-2014 | 12:17 PM

batman.

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From: westland Michigan

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Originally Posted by thirdjoe

I only have 13K miles on the tires right now. At my last service they told me the front tire is wearing fast and should be replaced in about 1,000 miles. Also showed me the front brake pads are close to needing replacement. I couldn't believe it. The rear brake pads are fine and the tread depth on the rear tire is good. I am puzzled. Should have been the reverse since the rear tire carries most of the weight.

What year bike is it? If its a 14 or newer its got linked brakes. So the fronts will grab more and wear faster. Hit the rear brakes only and then while hitting the rear brakes hit the front brakes you can feel the difference.

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#12

12-03-2014 | 12:29 PM

hbsoldier3

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Originally Posted by thirdjoe

I believe the fronts wear faster due to that 70% of the braking force is on the front. Hence the front pads wear faster than the rears.

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#13

12-03-2014 | 02:03 PM

2500hdon37s

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Originally Posted by thirdjoe

Heavy bike+ more front brake used on motorcycles, and not as much harsh acceleration and burnouts = more use of brake pads and front tread. So nothing out of the ordinary for your riding habits it sounds.

I'd also suggest the Commander II's as great tires. Only tire that I've ran the covers all bases well, and isn't stupid expensive.

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