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David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA


> Neil wrote:
> > I'd also suggest that the cupping of the front tire tread 
> > is symptomatic of relatively heavy use of the front brake, 
> > notwithstanding the fact that Bridgestone tires seem to 
> > be particularly susceptible to this phenomenon.
> 
> Gotta jump in here.  As a subscriber to the "Pace" school of riding, I'm not
> a heavy braker.  My OE front pads lasted almost 34k miles and would have
> gone much farther had a rock not become wedged behind one of the pads.  I've
> understood that cupping can be attributed to HOW you use the brake and the
> throttle while in the turning mode.  My sense is those of us who trail brake
> or use a large measure of throttle while exiting turns can expect to see
> more cupping.  
> 
> That said, I agree that the brand of tire is a factor.  Every Bridgestone
> front tire I've run on a modern motorcycle has cupped, some rather badly.
> 
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST

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