aliveagain
Needs a life
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posted July 13, 2009 09:52 AM
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I noticed that my front tire was going bald and had the time to bring the wheel and spare tire to be swapped over.The bald spot was on the left side of the tire and I was showing this to my brother.That's when he pointed out the big dry rot cracks on one side.I had been opening it up on the highway playing with the air shifter,so a flat would not be fun.Well at least I caught it.A car tire place changed the tire for $10 and across the street a small harley shop added the balance beads for $15.Last time I checked, the dealer wanted $75.
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KZScott
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posted July 13, 2009 12:52 PM
75?? i had been paying 30, but I met a guy at the track that works at a different shop that said he would do it for 10....(i shared my pit for a wknd)
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Tazio
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posted July 14, 2009 09:05 AM
While dry rot is never a good situation, as long as it's a nylon cord tire there is very little chance of a blowout. A bigger danger is posed by the hardened rubber not offering enough traction! All tires are now dated so you know their age.
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