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Post by steadythebuffs on Jun 4, 2008 14:41:28 GMT -5
Just got a new BT45 front to go with the newish back Old front was almost worn out, distressed, with lots of 'cupping' - like a circular saw - so I thought I'd do the change while the sun shines. I've really got to scrub them both in properly, not just 'take it easy' - the back's had a fair few miles but nearly all in a straight line, and still has skittish moments  Any favourite tips for doing the job right and quick? I've heard that certain road surfaces are better than others for example. Buffs |
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Post by buzzin on Jun 5, 2008 5:45:44 GMT -5
Take her out to the German Eiffel  (that's what I did) My new BT45 front is now just fine....the rear PilotRoad was free....so no complaints about it Well, all I know it that the roads with more graffel sticking up from the asfalt are rougher so I would image the tires wear harder. Other then that: Fast accelerating and hard braking  But then again....that's also said to be the reason for cupping (although I understand that it doesn't really make much of a difference) |
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Post by steadythebuffs on Jun 6, 2008 14:35:56 GMT -5
I couldn't understand the cupping - put it down to the knackered fork seals, so will see what happens now, with new seals, new tyre.
Why haven't they invented a machine to scrub tyres??
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Post by rj2para on Jun 6, 2008 17:19:10 GMT -5
I guess a hand sander would work.
But as long as it's done before you ride in the wet next. It just means more ride outs. :-)
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Post by buzzin on Jun 7, 2008 6:11:21 GMT -5
Well, someone explained it the easy way: The island inbetween your profile on the tire wear uneven. Image an eraser on the back of a pencil, put it on a hard surface and then move the pencil. Now you see what the 'islands' on your tire do all the time, and why they wear more on one side of the island. I have been told the BT45 is quite prone to cupping, no matter how it is riden...but it's also pretty much the best tire you can get for a NTV.....so we got screwed  Actually, I thought about rubbing it down with some sandingpaper....just for my state of mind....but I forgot and now I am 2000km further |
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Post by steadythebuffs on Jun 7, 2008 16:27:50 GMT -5
I thought about sanding - or holding a brick against the turning back wheel. It's supposed to be sunny tomorrow, so I think I'll find a circuit with some left and right-hand bends, warm the tyres up for ten miles and do it the old-fashioned way.
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Post by bob600 on Jun 30, 2008 8:41:39 GMT -5
As a new member and new bike rider where is the best place to get tyres for my 600 without getting ripped off  . is there an internet site thats got good prices and delivers to Scotland. bob600 |
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Post by sheekbiker on Jun 30, 2008 16:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by Jake on Jul 1, 2008 3:10:13 GMT -5
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(that's what I did)
. is there an internet site thats got good prices and delivers to Scotland.