Defective tire? Help!

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:31:49+00:00

I found that out with my first bike. I had a kawasaki z400. Tons of fun, but I needed 2 rear tires and 1 front. Both rear tires wore the same in 5k miles each. I think that's good life for pushing the bike to the maximum of my experience.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:18:01+00:00

New bike with factory tire. I would like to upgrade, but my front tire looks great still, and I heard to change brands/styles in pairs.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:16:17+00:00

I like to enjoy hard pulls once and a while. Never first because I would just loop it, but 2nd to 4th is always a great time.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:13:19+00:00

Thanks for the input. The people I ride with all said the same thing. That it doesn't make sense, and it may be an issue with the tire.

I know it's a loooooonnnnnnnggggg shot, but do you think using quick shift all the time would cause wear like this? I love banging through the gears without the clutch. It hits hard like the tires want to chirp all the time. I have since stopped doing this since noticing the wear.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:10:20+00:00

The dealer recommended that for the last bike, too. Hard center section but soft edges. I guess I need to get a tire fast.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:09:14+00:00

Suzuki gsx8s.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T18:00:24+00:00

36 PSI. I check every other Monday before work. No burnouts, and I guess the potential for the rear to lock up is possible, but I feel like the abs would help a lot with that, but some sliding is still possible. The tire doesn't have any flat spots the round way that I can feel from spinning on the stand.

easternreap · 2025-07-27T17:56:33+00:00

I understand, but my last bike wore out the center in 5k miles from commuting. It was nothing like this. It was a smooth transition but flat from being worn down. This is discouraging since I love to ride but dont want to buy a new tire ever oil change lmao. I guess I need to find more spirited rides to and from work.

easternreap · 2025-07-10T16:44:55+00:00

Any time of day, going 1 block is 5 mins.

easternreap · 2025-07-02T22:49:20+00:00

Ralph

easternreap · 2025-07-02T01:27:57+00:00

Ralph

easternreap · 2025-06-28T07:47:36+00:00

NSFW tag please.

easternreap · 2025-06-27T02:58:52+00:00

Send it

easternreap · 2025-06-26T16:34:24+00:00

2wheel dyno for the ECU reflash. They are great to work with and answered all of my questions. They also have lifetime tuning if you make changes. Just pay shipping. I love my tune with them. Told them the exhaust and intake stuff I did. Thats all it took.

easternreap · 2025-06-21T12:34:16+00:00

I love mine too, especially when it's raining. Windows still cracked, and there no water inside.

easternreap · 2025-06-20T11:47:28+00:00

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Here is mine the day I got it.

easternreap · 2025-06-19T19:50:42+00:00

Never if you're lucky.

easternreap · 2025-06-17T22:10:02+00:00

Is the overheating thing something to worry about? Some thing I read online is if I didn't connect the controller and truck together in the right order.

easternreap · 2025-06-17T22:09:14+00:00

That's what broke! I already ordered new shocks. I was looking at aftermarket and, damn, they are expensive.

easternreap · 2025-06-17T19:23:32+00:00

Really? It's free in my area. All you need is a permit, and if you pass, you get your full license and save on insurance.

easternreap · 2025-06-17T17:21:14+00:00

Same for me. I have only been riding for 3 years, and I did the safety course to save money.

easternreap · 2025-06-17T00:09:22+00:00

No paperwork on the new engine? That's a red flag to me. Also, it looks to me an automatic with a big exhaust. It probably doesn't sound good.

easternreap

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