So, bike people

[harrycalahan]

If it was stored off the tires, indoors and on a stand, then the originals should get you home. Mine had the originals from '04 and they had just barely begun cracking. Got me home all the way from Myrtle Beach. It really all depends on how its been stored.

 

[DinkyDau]

I stored my sons 68 chevelle in the garage for 12 years, Had damn near new tires on it. Put it on 4 jack stands and covered it..When we brought it back to life, tires still look new.

 

[Ken Ford]

Should be good. Modern rubber is much better than 15 years ago.
Agree with JD on this one.

 

[AKguy]

Should be good. Modern rubber is much better than 15 years ago.
Agree with JD on this one.

Just talked to a Kawi tech. He was kinda iffy about buying something that old with such low mileage. That bike was averaging only 30 miles a month since new.

 

[harrycalahan]

Also, bike tires are much better quality rubber over standard automotive tires from what Ive seen. Last much longer. Although I did just replace my 12 year old tires on my truck past month lol.

 

[DinkyDau]

I have run Continental, and Dunlap tires on all my Harley's. Average miles before changing was 7,500

 

[Big Ben]

If it was stored off the tires, indoors and on a stand, then the originals should get you home. Mine had the originals from '04 and they had just barely begun cracking. Got me home all the way from Myrtle Beach. It really all depends on how its been stored.

Did you do MB this year?

 

[harrycalahan]

Did you do MB this year?

Yes just this past May. I just flew in to buy the bike and then got the heck out of there before african american bike week started lol. I ate at a local steakhouse and the super cool waiter actually sat down at talked for a bit (it was close to closing time). He asked if I ever heard of black bike week and I said no since I just got into riding last year. He told me about a girl that got raped and murdered 2 houses up from him last year plus a bunch of other things that "goot boys" do. He said it started in a few days and I needed to get the heck out of town. I left the next morning lol.

 

[AKguy]

Also, I'm not concerned about tires. It's engine seals I'm worried about.

 

[Big Ben]

Yes just this past May. I just flew in to buy the bike and then got the heck out of there before african american bike week started lol. I ate at a local steakhouse and the super cool waiter actually sat down at talked for a bit (it was close to closing time). He asked if I ever heard of black bike week and I said no since I just got into riding last year. He told me about a girl that got raped and murdered 2 houses up from him last year plus a bunch of other things that "goot boys" do. He said it started in a few days and I needed to get the heck out of town. I left the next morning lol.

I went a few years ago before they stopped it. Was it busy? I love that ride over and back.