When I ride over those bridges that open, that have a steel roadway surface, (we have quite a few of those in Massachusetts) I feel like I have very little traction and have to be extra careful and slow. ie. no more than 30 mph. Is this truly the case or is it just time for a new rear tire? How many miles should one expect on motorcycle tires?
2007-06-18 04:20:49 · 6 answers · asked by Black Ice 71 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Those bridges have always felt that way. I used to be able to feel the same thing in my car. The tire is grabbing the steel roadway. Since it's always at an angle to the tire, the tire gets pulled sideways a bit. The next piece of steel it grabs pulls it the other way. That's why it feels like a wobble or shake.
Mileage on tires varies a lot. It depends on the tire, weight carried, heavy/light throttle.........
2007-06-18 11:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most motorcycle tires are 5k on the rear and 10k on the front tire. if you have less than 1/8 inch tread in the center then you need a new tire. In reference to the steel roadway surface, it will fill slicker than the road but you should be ok. It is most likely a grooved surface which will make the motorcycle feel like it is sliding from side to side a little but it is just the grooves pushing you back and forth.
2007-06-18 11:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is because you don't have very much traction. You will have plenty, though, to go a bit more than 30mph. The main reason you feel unstable on those damned things is the tire will not track straight. It wants to wander around in between those little rows of the metal grating because motorcycle tires are so narrow. The contact patch falls right in between them.. I always hated going over thos kinds of bridges. Take it easy, don't tense up, and keep a steady speed, you should be fine. Do be really careful when they are wet, though. Avoid them if you can when they are wet. Very slippery.
As far as how long they will last, it depends on your driving style, and how many miles you put on them. Inspect them regularly. Check them for wear, and signs of aging, or cracking. I suggest checking into a wider set of tires to enlarge your contact patch the most you can. Call your local dealer to see what sizes your bike will handle.
Here's to bugs in your teeth!
Stevo.
2007-06-18 11:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can tell if you need a new tire by looking at how much tread is left. I think 3/32 (at least on a car tire but I guess it's the same on a motorcycle) is the minimum recommended tread. How long it lasts depends on your driving habits and other factors like tire pressure.
2007-06-18 11:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont know if you need a new tire, better get it figured out, quick!
drive on them bridges, like you would a car on ice........mileage depends on tire, weight, and how many burn-outs you do.......
2007-06-18 11:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your spokes usually cannot handle those types of surfaces and you may dammage your rims. you should walk your bike over those surfaces.
2007-06-18 11:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋