It could have been ugly tire trouble

[rwrenn1]

I was riding with a friend of mine coming home from the fire academy today and we were traveling at a pretty good speed. The Fire Engine we were with left slightly ahead of us and we were trying to catch up. We finally caught up to it after traveling at about 85mph for a little while. After we got back into the firehouse he went inside and I stayid outside getting the truck back into service. while standing there, all of the sudden I heard a burst of air release. I looked over at the bikes and the front tire on his bike had BLOWN OUT. I looked at the tire and saw it was all dry rotted. We looked back and thought It could have been bad had it blown while doing 85. Just a little wake up call that you need to be sure you check your tires CLOSELY or you can wind up in the same situation or worse

[BuddyRich]

Yep, That would have been bad.I usually don't wind up with tires on my bike that long.

[Yammer Dan]

Whew!!!!

[GeorgeS]

2 weeks ago, I overnighted at Motel 6 in Kalispell, Montanna. About 9PM two Harleys parked in spot next to my bike, both had Minn. Licence plates.

 

Next morning I'm getting loaded up, and one of those harley dudes was getting loaded, I said good morning, bla bla bla, and oh by the way, that other bike next to yours has a rear D-404 worn down to the cords. I suppose you fellows will be spending the morning getting it replaced.

 

The fellow said, " OH, thats my brothers bike, he figures he can make it back to Minn. before replaceing it "

 

I was somewhat shocked at this responce, Hmmm, well, maby he made it back to Minn ???

[Tartan Terror]

Man I tell you Rob thats Scary. I know the amount you ride that will never happen because you are constantly checking. I wonder if I know this individual??

 

 

All this leads to is no matter how much tread is on the tire check like you life depends on it. IT MAY!!!!!

[Guest seuadr]

wow. glad your friend dodged that bullet!

 

yet another solid reminder of how that rubber holds your well being in it's tread's health!

[rwrenn1]

that is the one thing i pay the most attention to and yes scotty i should never see dry rot on any of my tires I broke 16000 and i was looking at the front one the other day, Ill be replaceing that one real soon. btw my buddy is on an '03 chopper and he believes the rubber was oem so i guess he will keep this one in mind for the future