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Roaddawg · 08-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Just curious how everyone's tires are wearing. I have over 3600 miles on mine, and they both have tons af tread left...almost look new. I was told, in general, tires last anywhere from 4000-6000 miles. Of course depending on compounds and riding style. The first 1500 miles was mostly break-in and canyon carving. The last 2000 miles has been freeway commuting. One of my co-workers bought the FJR a month before me and wore his front out in 2800 miles and his rear not far behind! Granted, its a heavier bike and he rode 2-up a lot. So, whats the verdict? Anyone have to get new tires yet?

cbzdel · 08-05-2009, 02:59 PM

just over 3000 here and the tires look brand new.. 4/5 of my riding is commuting though..

oyamyers · 08-05-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm headded towards 3000 miles and my tires still look new. I ride pretty calm. No burn outs and try to never lock up the breaks. I'm sure that would wear them out quicker. Lets see who can get the most miles out of the stock tires.

xplodnstar · 08-05-2009, 03:04 PM

The type of riding has a lot to do with the tread time. More aggressive riding eats up the tires faster.

My husband got 8000 miles on a set of tire that everyone told him would only last 2500 - 3000. He's a 90% commuter. Technically, it was a nail that made him change, the tread was still fine.

fz6rwolf · 08-05-2009, 03:11 PM

Over 3k and almost like new. Had over 10k on the vtx and had plenty left on those.

uscgduncan · 08-05-2009, 05:43 PM

I only got 43 miles out of my back tire

nails. But I got about 10k out of my last set of battlax on the 04 FZ6.

**99vengeur** · 08-06-2009, 07:49 AM

I'm over 3200 miles and still looking like new. I mostly commute on mine as well. Although, there is only about an 1/8th of an inch of chicken strip left on the rear tire.

SiGPiGomer · 08-06-2009, 08:50 AM

I have about 6500 miles on my bike now. I have started to get a flat spot, due to all the highway driving I do. But I still have a lot of tread left. The flat spot is starting to get a lil bad. I should be able to make it through the rest of this season, but I will need to get a new back tire at the beginning of next season. Any advice on a quick way to get rid of a flat spot. My buddy told me that he would help keep his tire round on his bike by lightly sanding the tire to make it a lil more round. That dosent sound like a good thing to do to me. Any advice, or am I going to just need to get a new tire. I still have a lot of tread left, but I have a flat spot. And No, I dont do burn outs if thats what anyone is thinking, lol.

**99vengeur** · 08-06-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SiGPiGomer

I have about 6500 miles on my bike now. I have started to get a flat spot, due to all the highway driving I do. But I still have a lot of tread left. The flat spot is starting to get a lil bad. I should be able to make it through the rest of this season, but I will need to get a new back tire at the beginning of next season. Any advice on a quick way to get rid of a flat spot. My buddy told me that he would help keep his tire round on his bike by lightly sanding the tire to make it a lil more round. That dosent sound like a good thing to do to me. Any advice, or am I going to just need to get a new tire. I still have a lot of tread left, but I have a flat spot. And No, I dont do burn outs if thats what anyone is thinking, lol.

What you need to do is go out and have some fun!

By this, I mean that you need to find a nice curvy road to help scrub down the sides of the tires. This will round out the flat spot naturally and will provide you with entertainment as well. The only way to get the sides of the tires worn is to use them, this requires you to lean the bike over through twists and turns. If you can't find any twisty roads, you can find a quiet neighborhood and do figure 8's around the blocks. Consecutive right turns, then consecutive left turns. Since you won't be going a long distance and not very fast, it will help from adding to the flat spot while using up more of the side of the tires.

Roaddawg · 08-07-2009, 12:06 PM

Like 99vengeur said, ride it out on some curves. Sanding the tire round sounds scary. I could see it wobbling and all out of wack by sanding it. Plus, it's more fun riding and buiding your experience up by practicing tight turns and such. Just my thoughts...

08-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Mileage/Wear Just curious how everyone's tires are wearing. I have over 3600 miles on mine, and they both have tons af tread left...almost look new. I was told, in general, tires last anywhere from 4000-6000 miles. Of course depending on compounds and riding style. The first 1500 miles was mostly break-in and canyon carving. The last 2000 miles has been freeway commuting. One of my co-workers bought the FJR a month before me and wore his front out in 2800 miles and his rear not far behind! Granted, its a heavier bike and he rode 2-up a lot. So, whats the verdict? Anyone have to get new tires yet? __________________ Roaddawg

08-05-2009, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	just over 3000 here and the tires look brand new.. 4/5 of my riding is commuting though.. __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

08-05-2009, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
oyamyers Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Yellow all the way! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA. Posts: 157 Thanks: 66 Thanked 42 Times in 21 Posts	I'm headded towards 3000 miles and my tires still look new. I ride pretty calm. No burn outs and try to never lock up the breaks. I'm sure that would wear them out quicker. Lets see who can get the most miles out of the stock tires. __________________ Mods:Seat Cowl // Tinted Windscreen // Flush Mount Signals Front and Rear // FZ6R Grips // Grip Heaters // IR no-cut Sliders // K&N Filter //More to come...

08-05-2009, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
xplodnstar Moderator Bike: FZ6R - White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 423 Thanks: 81 Thanked 100 Times in 62 Posts	The type of riding has a lot to do with the tread time. More aggressive riding eats up the tires faster. My husband got 8000 miles on a set of tire that everyone told him would only last 2500 - 3000. He's a 90% commuter. Technically, it was a nail that made him change, the tread was still fine. __________________ FZ6R White - FE, Wheel Stripes, Flush Blinkers, Heated Grips, Handlebar Helmet Lock, Custom Garage Door Opener, Tank Pad, Corbin Seat, Pink Running Light over Headlight, White LEDs in Headlight, IRC Sliders, LED taillight bulb, Scorpio Alarm, HID Headlight, RT Lowering Link, Pilot Road 2 Tires. (On the way - FZ6 Headers & slip-on, Glowing Windscreen Picture, Stealth Radar Detector, Pink Accent LEDs) Do stickers count?

08-05-2009, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Over 3k and almost like new. Had over 10k on the vtx and had plenty left on those. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

08-05-2009, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
uscgduncan Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Way South Alabama Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 3 Posts	I only got 43 miles out of my back tirenails. But I got about 10k out of my last set of battlax on the 04 FZ6.

08-06-2009, 07:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 715 Thanked 752 Times in 476 Posts	I'm over 3200 miles and still looking like new. I mostly commute on mine as well. Although, there is only about an 1/8th of an inch of chicken strip left on the rear tire. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

08-06-2009, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
SiGPiGomer Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Raven Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jackson, Mi Posts: 60 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I have about 6500 miles on my bike now. I have started to get a flat spot, due to all the highway driving I do. But I still have a lot of tread left. The flat spot is starting to get a lil bad. I should be able to make it through the rest of this season, but I will need to get a new back tire at the beginning of next season. Any advice on a quick way to get rid of a flat spot. My buddy told me that he would help keep his tire round on his bike by lightly sanding the tire to make it a lil more round. That dosent sound like a good thing to do to me. Any advice, or am I going to just need to get a new tire. I still have a lot of tread left, but I have a flat spot. And No, I dont do burn outs if thats what anyone is thinking, lol.

08-07-2009, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Like 99vengeur said, ride it out on some curves. Sanding the tire round sounds scary. I could see it wobbling and all out of wack by sanding it. Plus, it's more fun riding and buiding your experience up by practicing tight turns and such. Just my thoughts... __________________ Roaddawg

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