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[grc]

If you've ever had a tire of any kind that suffered true "chunking", or looked at one taken off a racing car, you'll recognize that what this tire has is physical damage, not tire failure.  I'd suggest the most likely scenario is that the tire on that bike is several sizes too large (one of the most popular topics I've seen around here, other than oil and cheap ESP's, concerns how big a tire can I shoehorn onto my bike).  Combine that with lowered shocks and it doesn't take much at all to gouge out a nice furrow in your new tire.  One good bump will probably do the trick.

One would hope that the gene pool would eventually be cleansed of such traits through attrition, as they kill themselves off, but somehow idiots manage to hang on and thrive.  To those who constantly wonder how they can shoehorn bigger tires on their bike so they can "look cool", or how they can slam their bike for the same reason,  print out those pictures and hang them where you can see them every day.


Jerry

[MNTransplant]

I agree this looks like a "Gouging Issue". After having 4 rear flats in the past 8 years on my 02 ultra prior to the "SE", all above 65mph and one even pulling a Camping Trailer, I wouldn't ride anywhere on that tire!!!

[06BadBoy]

Poor suspension set up.

[Eagle Eye]

I'd have to say dittos on the suspension setup. 

I ran Metzlers on my two prevous bikes and never had a problem, aside from the cupping and develpment of a flat area center of the tread.  I got up to 15,000 miles on them before having to change the back tire.  When I put the stock Dunlops back on my bike, it handled better than the Metzlers ever did.

This guy should have called a tow service to get his rig home.  This is a great training photo of what not to ride on.