Rear Tire Cupping and making a lot of noise
#33
09-09-2017 | 08:08 AM
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So I called the dealer today to see if my ignition lock issue would be covered under warranty (factory warranty is up on 9/28) and also asked about the tire, knowing all well what they would say.
The service manager told me that My mileage is a record in their books, and that these tires are only good for 7K max. - I called bullshit on that, as I would get 17K on my 06 rear tire. His response was they were narrower tires and the wider ones don last as long..
On the key getting stuck in the ignition front, he told me to take it out and spray the **** out of it with PB blaster. And if it still sticks to bring in in, and they will try to get it replaced.
The service manager told me that My mileage is a record in their books, and that these tires are only good for 7K max. - I called bullshit on that, as I would get 17K on my 06 rear tire. His response was they were narrower tires and the wider ones don last as long..
On the key getting stuck in the ignition front, he told me to take it out and spray the **** out of it with PB blaster. And if it still sticks to bring in in, and they will try to get it replaced.
#34
09-09-2017 | 08:10 AM
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On the FL's using Cobra Ultra's on the rear, Avon says
46 solo
48 two up
50 two up loaded
These are from memory, and may be off a pound or 2
I have them on my 11 RK and I ride 2 up 90% of the time and run 46 LBS. They ride well, smooth and handle very good. When solo it is a little harsh but not bad.
46 solo
48 two up
50 two up loaded
These are from memory, and may be off a pound or 2
I have them on my 11 RK and I ride 2 up 90% of the time and run 46 LBS. They ride well, smooth and handle very good. When solo it is a little harsh but not bad.
Last edited by checkers; 09-09-2017 at 08:12 AM.
#35
09-10-2017 | 03:59 PM
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Your service is as upside down as the information he gave you ... what a jerk. The mileage averages as he's stated are pretty much back asswards. On the pre 2009 baggers most were lucky to get 10,000 miles on a rear tire ... On the newer chassis ( bigger rear tire ) the mileage, in most instances, has almost doubled. Yes the cupping can be a bit noisy.
Nice to know if I trade up I won't be replacing rear tires as often.
#37
09-11-2017 | 08:00 AM
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I am on my 3rd Commander 2 and they cupped just as bad as the factory tire running a couple Psi higher than recommended pressures. I have about 1200 miles on this 3rd one and am running 48 psi in it to see what it does for the cupping problem. I do ride 2up 98% of the time though. The previous two Michelins got 18k out of one and 5k out of the other, both cupped at around 3k-4k miles. I am going to try the American Elite or Avon Cobra the next go around.
#39
09-13-2017 | 08:58 AM
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I'm of the opinion that this is so. Back in the day when mechanics...not technicians...worked on them, it was generally shocks that were blamed when automotive tires cupped.
