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Old 05-23-2011 | 04:49 PM
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Does it on any surface. Did not start till about 15k , never noticed it before that. Maybe the 880s? Front does not look cupped but the last 2 rear tires were cupped bad. New back tire did not eliminate last time but who knows. Anything can be done about tires cupping?
 
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Old 05-23-2011 | 05:45 PM
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Tire cupping is from bad balancing. Do you have a laced rear rim? Could be out of round. Have it checked for trueness. And check tire pressure every time you ride.
 
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Old 05-24-2011 | 12:34 AM
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Like others have indicated most likely tires but you can very easily eliminate muffler mounts as a cause by spraying some lube on the rubber bushings and going for a ride. You used the word sing to describe the sound some will describe the sound from muffler mounts as chirping.
 

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Old 05-24-2011 | 12:37 AM
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And I thought I was hearing things, Wheww. Glad it ain't just me.
 
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Old 05-24-2011 | 03:37 PM
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I have the same problem with my 09 SG. rear tire is about time to replace but have had it for the last 10,000 miles. Can't fell any cupping. If I look at the rear it looks flat in the middle? OME Dunlops. Got anothe rnew tire & rim ready to on after I get back from vacation. Not riding my bike renting one up in Maryland so I can ride with my brother. 200 bucks to fly up & 2 hour flight beats 12 hour riding each way & it would cost me 140 in gas up & back.
 
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