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Post by Corky(Lee) on Mar 30, 2014 17:27:55 GMT 10
Can anyone tell me and Muttley what is the minimum amount of tread on tyres before you change them. In mm please.
Done 21,000 klms on Bridgestone's and have approx 3mm of tread according to depth gauge
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 17:43:13 GMT 10
Can anyone tell me and Muttley what is the minimum amount of tread on tyres before you change them. In mm please. Done 21,000 klms on Bridgestone's and have approx 3mm of tread according to depth gauge Pretty sure I read on the tyre placard on left side of rear swingarm that it is 2mm. Just have read there Corky. Mine had a bit more than that but I was having trouble turning into a corner so I got some newies . Hope this helps. Cheers Ray
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 17:48:00 GMT 10
Can anyone tell me and Muttley what is the minimum amount of tread on tyres before you change them. In mm please. Done 21,000 klms on Bridgestone's and have approx 3mm of tread according to depth gauge The VACC says Road tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm to be roadworthy.
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Post by dg6oo2 on Mar 30, 2014 17:49:35 GMT 10
Every tyre has wear bars in between the tread, if they are level with the tread you have about 3-4mm tread left and if mr plod sees this you are unroadworthy.
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Post by beerfrog on Mar 30, 2014 18:01:43 GMT 10
From NSW Motorcycle handbook from RMS rOAdWOrthINeSS
before you ride you need to make sure that your motorcycle is roadworthy. a
roadworthy motorcycle is one that is safe to ride and meets the standards required
by law.
Some of the most important rules about motorcycles are described here. If you
have any doubt about the rules that apply to your motorcycle, contact RMS on 13
22 13.
tyreS
Your motorcycle’s tyres must be in good condition and have a tread at least 1.5 mm
deep across the tread surface. Motorcycles must not have regrooved tyres, unless the
tyre was manufactured to be regrooved.
keep the tyres inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer or they
may overheat and fail. The sidewalls of the tyres should not have any cracks or
bumps. If your tyres wear unevenly there may be a problem with the steering or
suspension.
71 Motorcycle riders’ handbook
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tyre pressures are critical to a motorcycle’s handling. Under-inflated
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Post by scrap on Mar 31, 2014 19:55:28 GMT 10
On every tyre, there is a tyre wear indicator. If you tyre rubber is flush with the indicator, your tyres are worn out and nee replacement. An yeah - its about 1.5mm of tread.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 20:55:13 GMT 10
Yo Scrap ,great to see you on again mate . Hope all is well . As usual good advice.
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Post by Corky(Lee) on Mar 31, 2014 20:59:35 GMT 10
The tyres we have are bridgestone from Japan, original ones....no tyre wear indicator mark. What makes it worse no one in this area do bike tyres only dirt bikes and cars grrr
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 21:47:56 GMT 10
Well that's no good Corey. Move to QLD, plenty up here
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Post by Cas on Apr 1, 2014 21:20:45 GMT 10
The guy sold me this said that new brand with cool fancy pin stripe
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 21:37:39 GMT 10
View AttachmentThe guy sold me this said that new brand with cool fancy pin stripe Hate to tell you Casper but that's the one that guy took off my bike
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Post by Cas on Apr 1, 2014 21:46:35 GMT 10
Shane stop with the FIBS!!!! its a new brand call NEVERGRIP lmao
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Post by Corky(Lee) on Apr 2, 2014 10:37:16 GMT 10
Well that's no good Corey. Move to QLD, plenty up here Was told to give them a weeks notice, have to order in. For front and back approx $500 plus $100 fitting only place here that do bikes grrr
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Post by Cas on Apr 2, 2014 11:17:20 GMT 10
well mine were $525 front / back fitted Pirelli.... + Extra 50 for fancy GT stripe lmao
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Post by Theo on Apr 10, 2014 22:23:24 GMT 10
Corky,
On my Shadow I changed the tyres at the 24,000 km service. At this stage they had 2 - 3 mm of tread measured with a tyre tread gauge I bought at Autobarn. My bike is a few kilos lighter than yours and has never carried a pillion. If you've still got 3mm at 21,000 you're doing well. I could have got a few more K's out of mine but as the bike was going in for the 24,000 service it was convenient to change the tyres as well.
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