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Old 07-21-2007 | 07:34 AM
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Default RE: Serious rear tire wear discovered just prior to ride.

Boy oh boy are you so lucky your buddy spotted it. No telling how much damage to you and your scooter could of sustained if the tire would of blown.
 
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Old 07-21-2007 | 07:41 AM
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Wow! close call. At 9K on mine I guess I'll do a weekly check from here until replacement
 
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Old 07-21-2007 | 08:00 AM
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I guess you got the maximum life out of your tire without taking yours!
 
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Old 07-21-2007 | 08:30 AM
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Default RE: Serious rear tire wear discovered just prior to ride.

metz requires lotta air 40# in rear not enough should be 48 to 50#
 
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Old 07-21-2007 | 09:16 AM
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ORIGINAL: 06dynablack

metz requires lotta air 40# in rear not enough should be 48 to 50#
 
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