Just got back home to Ontario after a trip to Americade in Lake George, New York. Probably did around 2500 kilometers ( 1500 miles ) in all
during the trip. This is my first long trip on the bike as I've only owned it a month or so ( 2007 ST1300 with 22,000 klms or 14,000 miles +/- ).
The bike has Bridgestone BT020 front tire which to my eyes looks to be about half worn. I noticed two things on or after the trip; 1) the bike
really steps out when cornering over tar snakes and moves around a fair bit when running straight over them, and 2) the front tire is developing
some cupping but only on the left side ? ( Tire pressure is 41lbs +/- ).
Is this normal with this tire ? Do different brands of tires react differently over tar snakes ( in particular Michelin Pilot Road 4's ) ? Any other
bike setup items that might affect this issue ?
Thanks
Jim
during the trip. This is my first long trip on the bike as I've only owned it a month or so ( 2007 ST1300 with 22,000 klms or 14,000 miles +/- ).
The bike has Bridgestone BT020 front tire which to my eyes looks to be about half worn. I noticed two things on or after the trip; 1) the bike
really steps out when cornering over tar snakes and moves around a fair bit when running straight over them, and 2) the front tire is developing
some cupping but only on the left side ? ( Tire pressure is 41lbs +/- ).
Is this normal with this tire ? Do different brands of tires react differently over tar snakes ( in particular Michelin Pilot Road 4's ) ? Any other
bike setup items that might affect this issue ?
Thanks
Jim