cupping rear tire

baddad · 03-09-2010, 09:54 PM

looking @ changing tires & noticed my rear tire is cupped pretty bad. any ideas of what can cause this??

**glwilson** · 03-09-2010, 10:06 PM

How many miles on your bike baddad?

**ringadingh** · 03-09-2010, 10:07 PM

Usually due to improper inflation, too low a tire pressure most times.

baddad · 03-09-2010, 10:35 PM

Hey Greg, I only have about 13000 miles and its a 2002.

cactusjack · 03-09-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Hey Greg, I only have about 13000 miles and its a 2002.

Cupping from underuse, no doubt.

You're lucky to get 13,000 miles out of a rear tire.

baddad · 03-09-2010, 10:41 PM

After i but new tires on i will have to pay more attention on the tire pressure, I remember when i first bought the bike(used) it had a bad roaring noise so i took it back and they changed the rear tire. I just hope there is nothing else wrong... I was planning to do the swing arm lube and check the u-joints while i have the wheel off.

**Cajunrider** · 03-09-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

looking @ changing tires & noticed my rear tire is cupped pretty bad. any ideas of what can cause this??

Not running a CT. ;)

cactusjack · 03-09-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

looking @ changing tires & noticed my rear tire is cupped pretty bad. any ideas of what can cause this??

Not running a CT. ;)

Good one, Mitch!

**glwilson** · 03-10-2010, 07:40 AM

Baddad... unless you use a CT (which you can see you are getting pressure to consider that

); you went about as long as you can expect on a MT.

I know mine was shot without any tread by 13,000. If any tire gets beyond 6-years old... it is a good idea to change it anyway, because oxidation to the rubber and other hidden problems can occur due to nothing more than age. All tires have their manufacture date stamped on the tire in code.

Be sure to learn about this code and check the "new" tire you are buying to make sure it is not an old-one -- which are sold more often than people may know.

Also; make sure you do all the lube-service and "checks" to the areas you mentioned when changing the tire.

cyclecat · 03-10-2010, 08:34 AM

Big, heavy cruisers - cupping tires, no matter how much air pressure; low pressure makes it happen faster.

baddad · 03-10-2010, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the info even about the ct not sure if i am ready for that now maybe next set..

macmac · 03-10-2010, 06:32 PM

You didn't put on another brick did ya? I hope not. I have no idea how you lived to put 13,000 on that rear. Best i could do was 7,000, and I ride like grannie wanted me too.

**schoeney** · 03-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Baddad. I had a similar situation. I have a 2003 that I bought with only 2000 miles on it (in 2008). It had the stock Stones front and rear. Whenever I would go into a turn I would hear a rumbling noise that I thought was coming from the front tire or wheel bearings.. When I got to 12000 miles I bought a new rear tire (Dunlop E3)...the noise went away.

Good Luck!

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baddad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 53	cupping rear tire Hey Greg, I only have about 13000 miles and its a 2002.
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03-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#6
baddad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 53	cupping rear tire After i but new tires on i will have to pay more attention on the tire pressure, I remember when i first bought the bike(used) it had a bad roaring noise so i took it back and they changed the rear tire. I just hope there is nothing else wrong... I was planning to do the swing arm lube and check the u-joints while i have the wheel off.
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03-10-2010, 07:40 AM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	cupping rear tire Baddad... unless you use a CT (which you can see you are getting pressure to consider that ); you went about as long as you can expect on a MT. I know mine was shot without any tread by 13,000. If any tire gets beyond 6-years old... it is a good idea to change it anyway, because oxidation to the rubber and other hidden problems can occur due to nothing more than age. All tires have their manufacture date stamped on the tire in code. Be sure to learn about this code and check the "new" tire you are buying to make sure it is not an old-one -- which are sold more often than people may know. Also; make sure you do all the lube-service and "checks" to the areas you mentioned when changing the tire. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-10-2010, 08:34 AM	#10
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	cupping rear tire Big, heavy cruisers - cupping tires, no matter how much air pressure; low pressure makes it happen faster.
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03-10-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
baddad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 53	cupping rear tire Thanks for all the info even about the ct not sure if i am ready for that now maybe next set..
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03-10-2010, 06:32 PM	#12
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	cupping rear tire You didn't put on another brick did ya? I hope not. I have no idea how you lived to put 13,000 on that rear. Best i could do was 7,000, and I ride like grannie wanted me too. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	cupping rear tire Baddad. I had a similar situation. I have a 2003 that I bought with only 2000 miles on it (in 2008). It had the stock Stones front and rear. Whenever I would go into a turn I would hear a rumbling noise that I thought was coming from the front tire or wheel bearings.. When I got to 12000 miles I bought a new rear tire (Dunlop E3)...the noise went away. Good Luck! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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