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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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