Bubbaglide
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two year ago I was hit by a cage and my scoot sustained damage to the front end. My local indy was tasked to repair the bike. While there I noticed my Metzler front tire had cupped even though it only had about 5k on it. I had it replaced as part of the repairs. The mechanic had to put a new front end on the bike. Or said he did. After another 8k my new Metzler is cupped again. I took the bike to the local dealer and asked him to put on some Dunlops. I received a call telling me my front bearings were shot. Now if he had put on a new front end, why after 8k were my bearing shot? I have no idea ! They kept the bearings for my inspection and sure enough, even I would have caught them.
The tech said that bearings and incorrect inflation were the two biggest culprits of premature tire damage he had seen. So please don't make the mistake I did. make sure your bearings are up to snuff and serviced and your airt pressure is what is recommended by HD for your application. It cost me $629 for two tires, mount balance and new bearings front and rear. Please check your pressures
weekly.
PS I don't believe the Metzlers were to blame and would run them again.
Ride safe
Bubbaglide
The tech said that bearings and incorrect inflation were the two biggest culprits of premature tire damage he had seen. So please don't make the mistake I did. make sure your bearings are up to snuff and serviced and your airt pressure is what is recommended by HD for your application. It cost me $629 for two tires, mount balance and new bearings front and rear. Please check your pressures
weekly.
PS I don't believe the Metzlers were to blame and would run them again.
Ride safe
Bubbaglide
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