I have a 2006 Dyna Low that I bought used and it only has around 6,200 miles. I think the tires are original and still look good and ride well but I am worried that now being over 10 years old if I should change them. Is there a standard number of years of tire life regardless of wear that you should be changing them?

Thanks

 

I am in the '6 year' camp.
But here's some Google fodder.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=138

 

Harley branded Dunlops, by 5 years they'll be really hard and slide relatively easy. Don't goose it or do hard shifts on turns, you might end up sideways. I've done that on old Dunlops. Even the best of brands are losing traction by 5 or 6 years, though nothing I've ridden on was as bad as those Dunlops for aging. An '06 tire is long past a safe ride, any brand.

 

I too abide by the 6 year rule, especially on motorcycles.

 

Big 10-4 on stock Dunflops.
I will stretch lifespan on truck tires, but there's only two on a bike, and you really need em both.

 

Those tires are all that stands between you and the ground. Recommend you replace em

 

When in doubt change 'em out. That's my new motto. I was one of those guys that just kick em and took off. Not anymore.

 

Rear tires wear twice as fast as front tires.
If you have over 6,000 miles and both tires look real good, I would say the
front tire is original and the rear has been replaced.

 

Both my tires are dated 0812. 5000 miles. Both still look good. But next year I will replace them both. 6 year rule for me also.

 

You will find the manufactured dates marked in the sidewall, which will confirm when they were made.