Front Metzler cupping-why?

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09-13-2008 | 06:27 AM

edeluxe07

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Originally Posted by 55Bubba

New front and rear Metz on 95 Ultra.&nbsp\\; 4k miles on tires and the front one is cupping badly.&nbsp\\; It was balanced when put on.&nbsp\\; Local indy shop asked if I used the front brake alot and when I said oh yeah,,&nbsp\\; he nodded wisely and made a noise to himslef.&nbsp\\; Hell the msf teaches the front brake provides 70% of braking.&nbsp\\; Should I not be using the brake now to keep the Metz from cupping? Any idea what is causing this cupping.&nbsp\\; I mean you can feel it when rolling the bike backwards into a&nbsp\\;parking space.&nbsp\\; Help
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Bubba

I have about 7k on a set of Metzlers....no cupping issues at all...I run 40 in the F. and 42 in the R. I would never take the advice of using the R brake more than the F...that is easily setting up for a major accident... Yes in a slow turn you don't need the F brake...but in the straights...you're gonna lock that R up or not stop in time...my 2c... possibly an issue with the tire itself???