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Old 09-13-2024, 03:41 PM
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Treat it like underwear. Turn it inside out.
 
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Just replace the wear bars 👍
 
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Originally Posted by Calif Fat Bob
I'm pretty sure this one has to be a joke.
Joke??? I don't see it that way. This member has lots of experience!

Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
I have had 8 motorcycles since 1975 and ridden well over 200,000 miles . And never rode a tire to that point or even smoked a tire for that point.
 
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Old 09-13-2024, 04:17 PM
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You have a looooooong ways to go…..



 
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Old 09-13-2024, 04:23 PM
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If it were mine, I would replaced it a month ago. If you have to ride it to a dealer or local inde to get it replaced, I hope it's in the town you live in and you don't have to get over 30 mph.

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Old 09-13-2024, 04:28 PM
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With a better look it dies look pretty spent
 
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Old 09-13-2024, 04:42 PM
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If you ride it easy, maybe 200 more miles. Tires tend to wear quickly once they are that worn out.
 
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Years ago, a guy was headed to Lake George for Americade - needed new tired yet decided they would be a bit cheaper at the rally. Unfortunately, he had a blow out on the way and both rider and passenger died.

For the OPs post, it does look like he has some life left. Don't think he said how many miles he had on it. I can usually get about 20K on my tires - but if I am taking a long trip, I will change it when it gets close. Just like new rubber.

Only have 10K on my current ire so I will probably be good the rest of this year and all of next. Only did about 7K this year.
 
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Originally Posted by Calif Fat Bob
For a bunch of guys who will spend north of $25-$30K on a Harley, yet will try to get 1,000 more miles out of a $250 tire...
Whoa, whoa, whoah!
I'll have you know, I don't have a "$25-$30K" Harley, and... don't you use coupons when you shop for tires?

Just pullin' yer leg CFB. But, while HAVING money is typically a prerequisite to SPENDING money, you don't need to spend money simply because you have it. That said, I wouldn't recommend flipping toilet paper over to double its value, but, if someone felt the need to do it (and doesn't require me to do the same), I'd say have at it, but I'm not shaking your hand!

To each their own. No offense intended. Just all in good fun and discussion.
 
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Old 09-13-2024, 05:10 PM
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I usually notice they are like that when I am 2000 miles from home
 


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