How to get rid of flat spot on a rear tire?

[06VMAXIMUS]

My son got a 96 Kawi ZX7R last fall, and one of the things he complained about after riding it was the flat spot in the center of the rear tire. The guy he bought it from only rode it on the highway to work and back, with NO turns whatsoever. I told him he would just have to get use to it and wear it back in, but he said its so bad that it tosses him around when he goes into a corner. Anybody have any ideas on how to get rid of it? Its pretty bad, about 2&1/2 to 3 inches wide. I hate to replace the tires because they are bridgestone battleaxes, and are like new. Thoughts?

 

[marsmax85]

tire pressure?

 

[customizedcreationz]

This is simple.....you replace it. Thats all you can do. Thats a dangerous tire to have on a bike like that.

Todd

 

[gamorg02]

This is simple.....you replace it. Thats all you can do. Thats a dangerous tire to have on a bike like that.

Todd

i agree.

yea it sucks wasting the tire but its the safest bet. hate to see something happen bob...

 

[9.nub]

I also agree ... replace the tire.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

^Yeah that's what I was thinking too. My son said we should smoke the flat spot off of it, lol. Thanks for the replies.....guess I'm shopping for tires. Probably just get a new rear, but I see there are a pair of continental's for $160 shipped..Hmmmm wonder if they are any good?

 

[Rusty McNeil]

Put it in neutral on a stand and take a belt sander to it!

 

[marsmax85]

What was the cause of this wear on the tire ?

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

What was the cause of this wear on the tire ?

Nothing but highway miles. Previous owner bought it for one reason: work transportation. I was hoping there was some magical way to shave it back true again, but kinda knew the answer was gonna be a new one. Looks like about $150 for another Bridgestone.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

tire pressure?

Just saw your post....must have missed it. Tire pressure is correct, I went over the bike top to bottom before letting my son ride it.

 

[95spfldmax]

This is simple.....you replace it. Thats all you can do. Thats a dangerous tire to have on a bike like that.

Todd

You forgot step# 1...............

1. Burn it off til it splodes.
2. Replace.

 

[Tex85]

My vote is on massive burnout out to even out the tire all the way around unk:

In all honesty replacement is the best option, safety is priority 1.

 

[Miles Long]

Mr. McNeil's frivolous suggestion would actually work, if you put the bike in gear, started it, and then let the tire rotate at idle speed. Then you would have to come up with a jig to keep the belt sander in a stationary position while it was running. The jig would have to be mirror-matched , in order to do both sides at the same angle and for uniform removal of the rubber.
I can see a business opportunity here!
Stand by for "Long's Chicken Strip Removal Device" - coming to a bike shop near you!:eusa_dance:

 

[customizedcreationz]

You forgot step# 1...............

1. Burn it off til it splodes.
2. Replace.

Look at this idiot......:biglaugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjoAYYPLH0c&feature=c4-overview&list=LLKaL07_tWnnWQKg_bPCLXKQ

 

[customizedcreationz]

This guys got all kinds of burnout videos, he must go through alot of tires....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXOv01G5T54

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

That's the solution, I will just take a road trip up to see Todd!unk:

 

[customizedcreationz]

The water box is open any time

Todd

 

[satariel666]

Michelin and the other leading rubber companies have 2 compound tyres.
Michelin also made 3 compound tyre. Im not sure how this translates into US market.

I use to complain on the "flat spot", then I bought my Michelin Pilot Power tyre...
I had forgotten what it felt like to have a flat spot.

 

[sdt354]

You forgot step# 1...............

1. Burn it off til it splodes.
2. Replace.

Northeast hooligan style, Mike

 

[95spfldmax]

Northeast hooligan style, Mike

Right you are, Steve-O................waste not.......want not.....