My michelin pilot (mounted in normal rotation) Pressured @ 41lbs Is cupping badly, mainly on the right. It has 4000 miles on it. Combination of in town & Highway. Speeds never exceed 75mph. Any ideas?
Chuckie
Chuckie:
When I first installed my MPA (normal rotation), if was fine for the first 3-4K miles but seemed to ride hard. (41PSI).
Then I bought into a suggestion by somebody on one of these boards that suggested dropping pressure to 33-35 PSI for better ride and still good handling. I did that for about 2K miles and the tire began to cup. I went back to 41 PSI. The cupping stopped and the tire has been fine ever since. Now have over 25K on it and much more life left. It is a bit hard riding, but that is the nature of the tire. NO buzz, no vibration. Michelins are known for long life and great handling, but they tend to ride a bit hard, for good reason.
I can't explain why your tire is cupping at 41 PSI. There is clearly a problem somewhere else. It should not do that.
And don't let someone tell you it is because you mounted it in normal rotation instead of reverse rotation. That is BS, a Gold Wing forum urban legend, and my experience proves it.
Good luck...Ride safe.