Hello All,
Looking for some input and guidance on the way my rear tire is wearing - it is exhibiting significant scalloping on both sides.
It was installed in early October, along with new matching PR4 for the front. I have been very diligent in maintaining exactly 42psi, and of the the ~3,700 miles ridden thus far, about 600 has been two up. Either alone, or with a pillion, I am hardly an aggressive rider. But over the past five months, I have enjoyed the curvy mountainous roads around Albuquerque. I have been practicing techniques as part of essentially re-learning to ride - after a 25 year sabbatical.
My current operating theory is that this odd wear happened as a result of an improperly maintained rear shock pre-load adjustment. I fixed this two weeks ago, and the bike really handles and rides much better. Until then, frankly, I was beginning to believe I would be forced to replace the rear shock/spring. I weigh 240 pounds, and began to surmise the stock shock was just not designed for someone my size. But I now think the stock set up is reasonably fine. I'm unsure if the lack of any preload before is responsible for the scalloping. Could running the suspension near its upper (bottomed out) limits cause this? Appreciate any thoughts...
Best,
Rocky
Looking for some input and guidance on the way my rear tire is wearing - it is exhibiting significant scalloping on both sides.
It was installed in early October, along with new matching PR4 for the front. I have been very diligent in maintaining exactly 42psi, and of the the ~3,700 miles ridden thus far, about 600 has been two up. Either alone, or with a pillion, I am hardly an aggressive rider. But over the past five months, I have enjoyed the curvy mountainous roads around Albuquerque. I have been practicing techniques as part of essentially re-learning to ride - after a 25 year sabbatical.
My current operating theory is that this odd wear happened as a result of an improperly maintained rear shock pre-load adjustment. I fixed this two weeks ago, and the bike really handles and rides much better. Until then, frankly, I was beginning to believe I would be forced to replace the rear shock/spring. I weigh 240 pounds, and began to surmise the stock shock was just not designed for someone my size. But I now think the stock set up is reasonably fine. I'm unsure if the lack of any preload before is responsible for the scalloping. Could running the suspension near its upper (bottomed out) limits cause this? Appreciate any thoughts...
Best,
Rocky
