Bad Tyre

martin61

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Bad Tyre
02/07/13 6:13 PM

Anyone had this sort of thing happen to the back tyre? split from side to side.
It is the stock tyre, Bridgestone Hypersport S20R Battlax 190
Only just hit 2500km, sent pic to dealer he said its not that bad, and will be ok.
Heading over there now to have it out with him.

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Grn14

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/07/13 6:19 PM

"he said its not that bad, and will be ok."...sheesh...yeah...as long as YOU'RE riding it.Wonder if he'd say the same if it were his azz on there.....not cool.

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dericrey

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/07/13 7:26 PM

Looks like an old tire or defect. Shouldn't be old enough to split. What are the last 4 numbers of the digits following "DOT" on the side of the tire?

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martin61

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/07/13 8:15 PM

following "DOT" is: ENBM DAA3412

2013 Limited Edition, Brocks lowering links, Lowered 1" front & back, Puig carbon hugger,
Akropovic Headers, Leo Vince EVO2 carbon twin exhaust system, Radguard protector, Tinted Tail Light,
Zero Gravity DB screen, BMC air filter, Driven D-Axis grips, Full PIAA lights, Rated R 1" bar risers,
Stem GPS mount, 12v outlet, Rated R frame sliders, Carbon heel guards, Custon rear fender, Seat Cowel,
Custom shaped seat, Brocks billet Adj Sidestand, Custom ECU tune by Oz-Racing, HyperPro RSC Active Damper.

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Grn14

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/07/13 8:26 PM

34th week of 2012....that's when it was made.It should still be okay...that appears to be a defect IMO...probably under Bridgestone warranty I would think.Certainly not an old tire.Maybe e-mail a pic to Bridgestone....and tell em about it...with yer mileage.My bet...they'll replace it free.Lucky it didn't separate while riding...but it's headed that way.

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martin61

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/26/13 11:21 PM

Finally got this sorted, Kawasaki replaced it under warranty.

2013 Limited Edition, Brocks lowering links, Lowered 1" front & back, Puig carbon hugger,
Akropovic Headers, Leo Vince EVO2 carbon twin exhaust system, Radguard protector, Tinted Tail Light,
Zero Gravity DB screen, BMC air filter, Driven D-Axis grips, Full PIAA lights, Rated R 1" bar risers,
Stem GPS mount, 12v outlet, Rated R frame sliders, Carbon heel guards, Custon rear fender, Seat Cowel,
Custom shaped seat, Brocks billet Adj Sidestand, Custom ECU tune by Oz-Racing, HyperPro RSC Active Damper.

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Neilp

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/27/13 1:20 AM

Good to hear, you finally got it sorted!

Neil

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Danno

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/27/13 5:34 AM

OEM tires, regardless of designation, are price-point junk and not the same as the same designation of tires off-the-rack. Hopefully they replaced yours with the latter and not the former.

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Grn14

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/27/13 9:22 AM

Awesome....safe again;)

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dericrey

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RE: Bad Tyre
02/27/13 5:31 PM

I was thinking about your tire today then I saw that you got it replaced. Glad it worked out for you martin61!

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