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[DAVE1970]

I already need to replace my rear tire after only getting less than 4000 miles. Is this normal?

[dlaws01]

It might be normal for an improperly inflated tire but I wouldn't thinks so otherwise.   

[DAVE1970]

I check the tire pressure before each ride. Does anyone recommend a different rear tire or should I replace it with the same one that came on the bike?

[grc]

I already need to replace my rear tire after only getting less than 4000 miles. Is this normal?

I check the tire pressure before each ride. Does anyone recommend a different rear tire or should I replace it with the same one that came on the bike?

Dave, it definitely is NOT normal to only get 4000 miles on the rear tire, unless you put on most of those miles on a drag strip.  A more typical range would be 10k to 15k miles depending upon how you ride.  Cold inflation pressure is specified as 40 psi btw, is that what you're running and is your gauge accurate? 

How are you determining you need a new tire, eyeball or actually measuring tread depth?  As for replacements, what you have is what you will get since no other company offers the 18" tires in the correct size and load ratings to fit your stock rim.

Jerry

[FLHTCUSE7]

It depends on how you ride??

If you ride it agressively off the line, start and stop, sure.

Highway riding you should get more than 10K riding "normal".

How much thread do you have left?

[Jswerve]

I've got 13600 and counting on mine it's the original tire. 4k is not normal lol. 

[SDCVO]

It depends on how you ride??

If you ride it agressively off the line, start and stop, sure.

Highway riding you should get more than 10K riding "normal".

How much thread do you have left?

I completely agree with that. I get around 6000 miles on mine and have had people tell me that is not correct including a couple of buddies that complain that they only get 18000 miles on theirs but when I ride with them it is very clear why the different wear patterns. Doesn't mean either of us are right or wrong just different (though many will have different opinions..). I also don't mess around with tread depth changing tires as soon as the wear bar shows a little.
Same deal is true with gas mileage.
These are unneccasary toys (but insanely fun) that start expensive which you knew going in. If you enjoy the way you ride, I would say just accept the fact you will spending much more money on tires then most..

[SDCVO]

To be clear, around 6000 on rest and 10000 on front for me

[Jswerve]

I completely agree with that. I get around 6000 miles on mine and have had people tell me that is not correct including a couple of buddies that complain that they only get 18000 miles on theirs but when I ride with them it is very clear why the different wear patterns. Doesn't mean either of us are right or wrong just different (though many will have different opinions..). I also don't mess around with tread depth changing tires as soon as the wear bar shows a little.
Same deal is true with gas mileage.
These are unneccasary toys (but insanely fun) that start expensive which you knew going in. If you enjoy the way you ride, I would say just accept the fact you will spending much more money on tires then most..

Well you make a good point so I will just change the way I worded my post lol. The way I ride I have 13.6k on my original rear tire. I never do burnouts and rarely peel out from a stop. I do romp the sh*t out of it from time to time on the county roads though. I will most likely replace mine before my trip in late June just to be safe. If I wasn't do a 3500 mile trip to the Smokies I would ride it this entire season and scrap it at the beginning of next year.

[DAVE1970]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I will just have to accept that tire wear is going to happen more rapidly the more you twist your wrist on these torque monsters. Lol.
Also, for the record, that is the only complaint I have with this bike so far.
Have a safe summer everyone.   

[Jswerve]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I will just have to accept that tire wear is going to happen more rapidly the more you twist your wrist on these torque monsters. Lol.
Also, for the record, that is the only complaint I have with this bike so far.
Have a safe summer everyone.   

Haha it is really hard to stay off the throttle. I just had cams done so my rear tires may not last long any more! 

[Cat Eye]

When I was riding 2 up, I would only get 10-12K out of the rear tire.  Then my wife got her own bike....riding 1 up I get 16-18k out of the rear tire.

[DCC]

Several people that I ride with that have the MT Dunlops (rear) on their 09 and newer FL's are getting upwards of 25,000 miles before the wear bars start showing.  I have two 08 bikes (old frame) and both need new rears at around the 18,000 mile mark.

[Billy]

One major  reason for rear wheel wear is using the back brake way too much. not sure your stile but its a thought .   Billy I usually get 15,000 plus but I do ride on the easy side solo also.

[Deep Blue Dives]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I will just have to accept that tire wear is going to happen more rapidly the more you twist your wrist on these torque monsters. Lol.
Also, for the record, that is the only complaint I have with this bike so far.
Have a safe summer everyone.   

I am over 12K on my current back tire, and it still looks great, and has plenty to go according to the gauge.  I have never chirped the tires though.