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07-03-07, 07:14 PM
I've been looking at a second hand bike - Honda Hornet 600. and I've noticed the tyres are more worn on the left hand side than the right, especially the back one. The bike's only done 1600 miles - but they can't all have been round left-hand bends can they?!
Anyone any idea what causes uneven wear and should I avoid it?
07-03-07, 10:56 PM
um, no cant help
Did you ask the dealer?
07-03-07, 11:09 PM
Hmmmm! Did the previous owner know that you should only go around roundabouts clockwise.
08-03-07, 06:40 PM
I wondered if he was french perhaps...
Seriously, it's being sold by a dealer who bought it from another dealer, came in as part ex, so I've no idea of history. It's got such a low mileage I'm just a bit suspicious about it, but I don't know what to look for - any chance anyone who knows their bikes is likely to be around the Downton area on Saturday afternoon? I'd really appreciate a bit of help from someone more mechanically minded....
08-03-07, 08:31 PM
What time were you thinking as I am working Saturday until about 4pm in the Salisbury area?
09-03-07, 07:13 AM
Oh poo - the dealer closes at 4 on a saturday, but thanks for the offer. I'll keep pondering.
09-03-07, 04:49 PM
Sorry Emma, I have to be in Egham by 12:30 on saturday, otherwise i'd come over and have a look for you.
PS Are you aware there's a rideout happening on Sunday?
09-03-07, 05:09 PM
Possibly been on a track are the tyres scrubbed to the edges ?
09-03-07, 05:49 PM
Originally Posted by Grampy
perhaps.........especially if the rider is better at left handers than right handers
or.........if the track is predominantly left handers, but i can't think of any off the top of my head
chances are it's just normal wear though
09-03-07, 06:30 PM
Yes, and I really want to go, but my bike's not in a fit state, and unless I get a new one tomorrow I won't be able to - sob!!
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