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Re: [ST] Raise your cup



Forgive my ignorance, what is 'cupping'?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd J" <me_shucker@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Raise your cup


> Response from Metz:
>  Dear Todd
>  All brands of front tires will cup because of the braking forces
> applied to the tire during normal riding. To lessen the issue higher air
> pressures will help slow down the problem. Mnay BMW rdiding using Z6 tires 
> know that higher pressures will make the tires last longer so it is
> common for these riders to run 40 to 42 in the front and 42 in the rear to
> maximize the mileage.
> Thank you for your interest in our company and products.
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>
> Jeremy Witt <Jeremy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  Try running 38 for about a 1000 miles. As I've said before, recommended
> + 4-5 psi has reversed the cupping for me on more than one front tire.
>
> YMMV!
>
> Jeremy Witt
> Newbury Partners
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Todd J
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:06 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] Raise your cup
>
> Looking again at the Metz page, they recommend 34 for the front. Any
> other ideas to the a possible cupping issue? Balance was good as I
> watched them get setup.
>
> I dont feel any shake during braking, or riding. Buttery smooth. No
> noticable triple clamp/head bearing looseness either. I traded bikes for
> a bit over the weekend with a bud on a 96 S3 and got back on mine and
> was "glad to be home" on my silky smooth scoot...
>
> The cupping is really minor so, maybe I am over-reacting?
>
> I have been more than happy with their performance.
>
> Jack Hays wrote:
>
> Todd, I have never cupped a Z6 and run about 36-38psi in the front and
> 38-39psi in the rear always.
>
>
>
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