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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Default Left front tire worn out

Ok, I just need some advice before i take it to the shop...i've bought a 06 cbr 1000rr brand new in 06 ...now my front tire is worn out on the left side...nothing on the ride...Anyone know what could be wrong?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Default Re: Left front tire worn out

stop taking all left turns
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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Default Re: Left front tire worn out

Originally Posted by svrider
stop taking all left turns

what he said
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Default Re: Left front tire worn out

you have a 06 cbr1k that was brand new in 06?

maybe you have been loaning your ride to a nascar flunky?

do you have pictures, I want to see this. unless your forks are off like this //, then I doubt that can happen unless you take a left to work everyday.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Default Re: Left front tire worn out

I have seen this type of wear on long range touring bikes that spend a lot of time on the highway. Some attribute this wear pattern to the crown in the road.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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make perfect sense...

OP, do you live on the side of a mountain?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Default Re: Left front tire worn out

This is real common on heavy touring bikes and cruisers. It has been argued over for years: distance difference in left and right turns, crown of the road, Torque of the bike, steering head geometry, suspension too loose or play, blah, blah, blah........

The only things you can do are keep good rubber on it, keep the tires balanced and make certain your forks / suspension are properly aligned and set.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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This has been happening to me for quite a while on the right side of my tires. Guess I have Big Willow to blame for that
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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if it dosent rain where you live, flip the tire
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