Tire problem
Tire problem
I have a 2002 Kawasaki VN750A with 8600 miles on it. I noticed the other day that the front tire is cupping rather badly on the left side only plus, the tread is rather thin. What could be causing this problem? I don't know if it matters but it is driven by a driveshaft instead of a chain or belt. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
Roger E. Dauphinais
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Excessive ware one one side of your tire could be a result of favoring right or left handed turns more then the other.
I find my self favoring lefts so I have worn out more tires on the left side as well.
But if the rear tire isn't warring the same then it could be some of the following.
1-Improper spacing of the front wheel - not sitting true in between the front tubes
2-Bad tire compound set loose on one side and wore uneven (happens a lot on china made tires)
3-front axle is bent
4-wheel B-rings are gone (will cause tire to track more on one side)
5-front tubes are bent.
6-Bent rim
Good Luck!!!
and post back!
Mike
I find my self favoring lefts so I have worn out more tires on the left side as well.
But if the rear tire isn't warring the same then it could be some of the following.
1-Improper spacing of the front wheel - not sitting true in between the front tubes
2-Bad tire compound set loose on one side and wore uneven (happens a lot on china made tires)
3-front axle is bent
4-wheel B-rings are gone (will cause tire to track more on one side)
5-front tubes are bent.
6-Bent rim
Good Luck!!!
and post back!
Mike