Originally Posted by fireaxxe

I have my original 407 rear and its at 19K i am trying to see how many miles I can get outta it. I have 1/32" left and i am gonna get that thin layer of rubber off that tire for sure. The way i see it you only need maximum grip when you lean and the tire is like new on the sides, the slick surface in the middle may only cause a problem in the rain if your clowning on it. I have a new set of Dunlop Elite B/W tires sitting in the garage. I am wondering if the 407/408 tires are causing bearing issues due to the cupping on the edges. When I lean the bike screams like a wolf.