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Old 02-25-2011 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SportyPig
Rear tire should be 12,000 - 15,000. Front depends on if you have a 19" or 21" tire. With 19" 15,000 is easy on stock tire. 21" is gonna be about half that.

All of this also depends on riding conditions, maintaining proper air pressure, etc etc.

Same here 08 Nightster.
 
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Old 02-25-2011 | 05:34 PM
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I never skid the back or grab brakes.
I shift as smooth as possible, including down shifts,
I ride with as much precision as I can,,
I USE all my engine...
I ride fast and get down In the curves,,,,,,,
2008 1200R,,
5k miles,,tires are both like new,,,as far as i can tell by tread depth
I've only used about 30%.
My rear Is not getting the flat middle I see on most back tires..

Me and all addons and gear,,235 Lbs
Tire pressure 38R/34F
 
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