OEM's

[Sicman]

My OEM's are now looking like this after my last trip



I have now noticed a lot more wear on the sides which has left a significant lip between the flat and the sides.
They have 9000kms on them. They were new in Sept 2008 and didnt start road life till Sept 2010.
Should I be worried or is this normal behaviour for them?

Cheers
 

[Brock]

Pretty normal, however as the tyres sat on the bike for two tears, they may have hardened a bit

[Skip]

Tony if these are the Bridgestones, I wouldn't put them on again. My first set wore similar to yours. I can see the scalloping in the photo. Now use the Michelins, which I hadn't been a fan of in the past but they seem to suit the 1300. Maybe a combination of conditions, rider, riding style, but i'm very happy with the PR2's and have had them fitted for the 2nd time. I run 42 / 42 PSI solo and can't fault them as yet.
Cheers.
Skip. 

[Sicman]

I do spend a bit of time on the sides as I like the sportier side of the bike  along with a pillion occasionally. Yes bridgestones battleaxes. I am due for service at 12K so I might book a new set in for them then

 

[Tipsy]

  py

When I got my 1100 it had the battleaxes on as well had the same problem ...put the PR3's on and no problem so far.

Tipsy

[Sicman]

Thanks Gents 

 

[royst1100]

had 2 sets of battleaxes but never got full life out of them. metzelers work well now

[STeveo]

Dunlops did the same after 13,000km, had about 2,000km left in the 'hard' middle but the sides were gone after the Dorrigo RTE. I think has more to do with type of riding style than brand of tyre.