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Horrible tire wear
- Thread starter BIGT FROM F.B.
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JayBros
Well-known member
Where was it aligned? What kind of equipment was used? Did the technician know what he was doing? The picture looks like the dealership is pegging the BS meter. Since the first inspection is not due until 3,000 miles it also appears the dealership has your wallet on a very short leash.
bikerbillone
Well-known member
Egads, looks like that shop is messing with you big time. I'd be hunting another one.
Joel The Biker
Member
I agree also. There is no way the alignment was done properly, if at all.
That is a front tire, isn't it? What does the other one look like? And has the rear tire worn oddly too? Lotsa questions raised by that one pic, but you did ask!! 
So what tire pressures are you running?? :dontknow: Yes, under inflation can cause excessive wear on the outside of a tire, wear that is fairly equal on BOTH sides of the tread! But under inflation won't scrub a tire out like that!! Not in 1300 miles!! Not even on the 'known to be less than well made' Kendas!! Even if you had NO air in a tire it'd be hard pressed to scrub the tread out like that!! And not on just one side of the tire tread, either!! :shocked:
How does the Spyder handle?? Is it a bit 'darty', ie. does it tend to want to dart off to one side then the other, with the slightest movement of the bars even on a straight & level road?? Does it drag to one side more than the other? Or is it really hard to move off the straight & narrow, sorta like it's plowing ahead no matter what??
Any chance you could post up a couple more pics of the Spyder, one taken from straight out behind & the other taken from straight out the front, preferably so we can see both front wheels in each (& the rear tire from behind too) as well as the way the Spyder sits on level gound, ie its stance? It'd be best if you could take the pic from straight out behind & in front of it, say a couple of yards or so, & get the camera lens down low, at about hub/middle of the wheel height & exactly in line with the middle of the Spyder? A pic taken from straight behind & one from dead ahead at wheel center height might let us see what the problem really is, especially if you can get those pics with the usual rider's weight sitting on it? If we can see how each tire sits on level ground with relation to the other, as well as seeing how parallel to the ground both sets of front suspension arms are, it might just give us enough clues to reveal the true answer.... cos I'm not buying the 'riding too hard in the corners' thing... at least not yet, anyway!! :lecturef_smilie:
Regardless, I would certainly be getting a second opinion! And finding another dealer! And getting a 'proper'wheel alignment done by someone who knows Spyders & wheel alignments before or along with fitting new tires! I certainly wouldn't be fitting new tires & ryding more than just a couple of miles on them before getting that alignment done. How near are you to anywhere Squared Away is gonna be in the near future? :thumbup:
So what tire pressures are you running?? :dontknow: Yes, under inflation can cause excessive wear on the outside of a tire, wear that is fairly equal on BOTH sides of the tread! But under inflation won't scrub a tire out like that!! Not in 1300 miles!! Not even on the 'known to be less than well made' Kendas!! Even if you had NO air in a tire it'd be hard pressed to scrub the tread out like that!! And not on just one side of the tire tread, either!! :shocked:
How does the Spyder handle?? Is it a bit 'darty', ie. does it tend to want to dart off to one side then the other, with the slightest movement of the bars even on a straight & level road?? Does it drag to one side more than the other? Or is it really hard to move off the straight & narrow, sorta like it's plowing ahead no matter what??
Any chance you could post up a couple more pics of the Spyder, one taken from straight out behind & the other taken from straight out the front, preferably so we can see both front wheels in each (& the rear tire from behind too) as well as the way the Spyder sits on level gound, ie its stance? It'd be best if you could take the pic from straight out behind & in front of it, say a couple of yards or so, & get the camera lens down low, at about hub/middle of the wheel height & exactly in line with the middle of the Spyder? A pic taken from straight behind & one from dead ahead at wheel center height might let us see what the problem really is, especially if you can get those pics with the usual rider's weight sitting on it? If we can see how each tire sits on level ground with relation to the other, as well as seeing how parallel to the ground both sets of front suspension arms are, it might just give us enough clues to reveal the true answer.... cos I'm not buying the 'riding too hard in the corners' thing... at least not yet, anyway!! :lecturef_smilie:
Regardless, I would certainly be getting a second opinion! And finding another dealer! And getting a 'proper'wheel alignment done by someone who knows Spyders & wheel alignments before or along with fitting new tires! I certainly wouldn't be fitting new tires & ryding more than just a couple of miles on them before getting that alignment done. How near are you to anywhere Squared Away is gonna be in the near future? :thumbup:
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I've got over 18K miles on my factory Kendas and probably have a couple thousand left on them. For the dealer to accuse you of riding to hard in curves is beyond pegging the BS meter. I would say your out of alignment. But as others have said, without the other tire pictures and knowing what pressures your running them at, it's just a guess.
PMK
Active member
What other mods have been done regarding the suspension? Specifically, were upgraded front shocks installed, or any changes mace regarding the springs or ride height.
Those factors will alter front wheel alignment.
In simple terms though, it appears once again an incorrectly done alignment.
Those factors will alter front wheel alignment.
In simple terms though, it appears once again an incorrectly done alignment.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
The above are all right on concerning the right tire pressure, poor alignment, first actual service should be 3,000 miles (500 break in means taking it easy on the brakes, and tranny).
I usually get 20K plus out of my front tires (OEM Kenda).
I would be looking for another servicing dealer.
I usually get 20K plus out of my front tires (OEM Kenda).
I would be looking for another servicing dealer.
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trikermutha
New member
What type of corners would cause that kind of wear at 1300 miles. I am sure you are not on any Nascar track racing the RT.
All comments above :agree:
All comments above :agree:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
:agree::agree::agree::agree:......also …………. It is a proven fact that Kenda tires are flimsy and poorly made ……….But that tire is the absolutely worst example I have ever seen ………. What psi were you running ???? …………… Mike
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BIGT FROM F.B.
New member
I had it done where I bought the bike. I think the technician may not be what he seems. I'm going to a different dealer tomorrow.
BIGT FROM F.B.
New member
Yes. The outside of both front tires is this way.
canamjhb
Well-known member
Something is very wrong. I am not an alignment or suspension expert. But to have both front tires go bald on both sides in such short order suggests a serious problem. Not to mention the BS your dealer is trying to have you believe. I would be looking for a fix in addition to (at Least) a prorated credit for new tires. Give your dealer or another dealer the chance to do the right thing and stand behind their product and their work. If you then continue to get stone-walled, open a case with BRP and keep after it. Let us know how it works out for you. Good luck..... Jim
JayBros
Well-known member
I suggest you: 1 take it to a dealer that has a competent technician using the Rolo laser alignment system and, 2 have the new shop record exactly what the alignment specs were when you brought in the Spyder and, 3 if it was a poorly done alignment take the before and after specs back to the original dealer and ask for a refund of your money for a :cus: job.
Spyder Insyder
New member
I just took my 2018 RTL in to the dealer a couple weeks ago for the 3000 mi. service and all three tires look nearly new. Unfortunately, over this past weekend, while on a 300 mile road trip, I hit a large rock which put a balloon in the sidewall of the left front tire. Luckily Kenda tires are cheep. The OEM replacement was just slightly more than $100 installed .
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Kenda tires are CHEAP - absolutely, they are flimsy and poorly made. Compared to Auto tires they have a much higher rate of Defective tires..... as far as CHEAP in price :roflblack: … you can buy Federal Formoza's for the front for about $60.00 each and they will last almost twice as long …… all the best …. Mike
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