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Strange front tire wear
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I don't just take left turns ( I'm not a nascar driver )
I haven't noticed anything real strange while riding it...
So what gives???
Those damn rubber termites are always after the rear tire. But I have never worn out a front tire. Not in 35 years of riding. Well.. maybe once after replacing the back tire four or fives times first.
So what's up???
Or should I start only taking right turns?? :pinch:
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Ride safe
Have someone follow you down the road and see if you dog tracking.
Also, check you swing arm bearings for play, that could have the same effect if they are loose.
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And the swingarm needs looking into too I'm sure. They are the original ones from 1974:whistle: I had planned on doing them both this Winter. But it looks like I may move some of it up a bit..
Thanks for the words of wisdom!!!
Pat
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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Check the bearings anyway as its good maintainence.
Later, Doug
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He's the kinda' guy that says " well do you want to tear it apart AGAIN in three years?? Might as well replace them now"
Thanks to all who have helped me ( again ) IF you can think of anything else.. let me know!
Now if I could only figure out why that right side brake is soooo tight on the disc... and that is without the line even hooked up !! So it has no pressure on it. I don't have the dual splitter yet ( I hope it gets here today !! )
I took it for a short ( one block down and back ) and it felt as if I had the front brake on on that side
:dry: The disc was even HOT !! So I pulled the caliper off , for now. Am I missing something ?? OR just plan stupid???:whistle:
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Ride safe.
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I got it ( the caliper and right side mount) from Jeff @ Z1 after a long discussion, so I don't think it should be the caliper. But who knows.. parts are parts and things happen.
Thanks for the info.
Pat
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I didn't even think to check that !!! I check it a couple times a season, but to be honest, I can't remember IF I checked lately:blush: :whistle:They just had this question asked in Cycle World magaine and the tech guy said under inflation was the usual culprit for front wheel cupping and uneven wear. Of course, this guy is a guru and seldom right about other things but inflation may be an issue I guess.
Sometimes the easiest thing is the thing we overlook
Thanks George and Milkman;)
I'll check the tire pressure as that's the original reason I posted. The brake problem.. I'll look into some more, and IF I can't figure it out.. ( best Arnold Swartzenegger voice ) I'LL BE BACK
Pat;)
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Weather this applies to your KZ is doubtful unless you ride really hard. It's more likely that underinflation is the culprit
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