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rotate front tires
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Bob Denman
New member
:agree: This is considered to be far more trouble, than any benefit accrued might be... :dontknow:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
:agree: but what's your motivation to rotate them?
You can lift the front end by positioning a motorcycle/atv jack in the forward part of the beam under the center of the Spyder.
Pam
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Uneven tire wear is mostly caused by poor alignment. I would go for that rather than change the tires to opposite rims and re-mount.
AeroPilot
Member
Like others have said uneven wear is mostly due to poor alignment.. however
On our three RT's that we have experienced thus far, the first had the worst alignment out of the crate, and I endeavored to get some more wear out of the fronts after a ROLO alignment by having the tires flipped (remounted) and rebalanced at a local tire shop and then bolt them back on with proper torque. I got another 5,000 out of that set with better roll due to the rebalance. The last two RT's we had aligned at purchase and within 2,000 miles, but both had evidence of feathering/cupping within 5,000 miles.
I attribute that to the lightweight ply build of the Kenda tires, as the replacing Michelins and Kumho front tires wore evenly with no rotation after the first balance. I just had the local tire shop flip our latest original Kendas on my bike after 5,000 miles with a slight amount of feathering evident. I think they'll run for another 15K with no problems and the $30 is worth it to me for a good balance and to get another year of riding before mounting a better tire. JMHO..YMMV..
On our three RT's that we have experienced thus far, the first had the worst alignment out of the crate, and I endeavored to get some more wear out of the fronts after a ROLO alignment by having the tires flipped (remounted) and rebalanced at a local tire shop and then bolt them back on with proper torque. I got another 5,000 out of that set with better roll due to the rebalance. The last two RT's we had aligned at purchase and within 2,000 miles, but both had evidence of feathering/cupping within 5,000 miles.
I attribute that to the lightweight ply build of the Kenda tires, as the replacing Michelins and Kumho front tires wore evenly with no rotation after the first balance. I just had the local tire shop flip our latest original Kendas on my bike after 5,000 miles with a slight amount of feathering evident. I think they'll run for another 15K with no problems and the $30 is worth it to me for a good balance and to get another year of riding before mounting a better tire. JMHO..YMMV..
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
tire rotating
Total waste of money ...... fix the problem.....ie - Lazer alignment ... Mike :thumbup:
Total waste of money ...... fix the problem.....ie - Lazer alignment ... Mike :thumbup:
happyspyder2039
Active member
Unless your having balance problems I don't recommend rotating.
AeroPilot
Member
Motorcycle jack or floor jack with rubber pad or wood block...
The main box frame spine of the bike is the strongest lift point(s). Be aware that the the bike can slide off and support it with supports or stands at the three points before doing any heavy wrenching. The motorcycle jacks come with rubber pads on the arms that help, but I also use plywood or rubber pads on a floor jack to lift under one end of the frame or A-arm if just removing one tire. Loosen the lug nuts or axle bolt before lifting; then raise and support the bike to make it stable because when you take a wheel off, the balance point will shift!!
Support the bike in multiple points or it could slip off the jack and damage you or the bike!!!
The main box frame spine of the bike is the strongest lift point(s). Be aware that the the bike can slide off and support it with supports or stands at the three points before doing any heavy wrenching. The motorcycle jacks come with rubber pads on the arms that help, but I also use plywood or rubber pads on a floor jack to lift under one end of the frame or A-arm if just removing one tire. Loosen the lug nuts or axle bolt before lifting; then raise and support the bike to make it stable because when you take a wheel off, the balance point will shift!!
Support the bike in multiple points or it could slip off the jack and damage you or the bike!!!
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