I see a lot of things here in my workshop but in my whole life, I have never seen such a sight!
This motorcycle belongs to a new customer of mine.
The customer was completely unaware of this deadly situation. It would seem that the previous "mechanics" that worked on this motorcycle also missed this!
Are you kidding me?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Folks!!!
You ABSOLUTELY MUST look at your motorcycle carefully EACH AND EVERY TIME BEFORE YOU RIDE IT. Look it over carefully and check for issues with your tires, wheels, cables, controls, fuel lines, etc.
I despise the current trend of "Legacy Brands" to manufacturer their tires in China or South America. As far as I am concerned, the tires made in those places are pure garbage.
I used to love Metzler motorcycle tires when they were actually made in Germany. They were first quality tires. This rear tire, a Brazilian made Metzler tire HAS COME COMPLETELY APART in more places than I can begin to count!
The fact that this tire did not explode while being ridden is truly a miracle! My customer must have a group of guardian angels on his shoulders.
Please, don't just wait until you bring your motorcycle to a mechanic in order to have it looked over. You must look over it every time you ride it! It only takes a minute or two and the life you save could very well be your own!
Be safe and enjoy life!
Scott
This motorcycle belongs to a new customer of mine.
The customer was completely unaware of this deadly situation. It would seem that the previous "mechanics" that worked on this motorcycle also missed this!
Are you kidding me?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Folks!!!
You ABSOLUTELY MUST look at your motorcycle carefully EACH AND EVERY TIME BEFORE YOU RIDE IT. Look it over carefully and check for issues with your tires, wheels, cables, controls, fuel lines, etc.
I despise the current trend of "Legacy Brands" to manufacturer their tires in China or South America. As far as I am concerned, the tires made in those places are pure garbage.
I used to love Metzler motorcycle tires when they were actually made in Germany. They were first quality tires. This rear tire, a Brazilian made Metzler tire HAS COME COMPLETELY APART in more places than I can begin to count!
The fact that this tire did not explode while being ridden is truly a miracle! My customer must have a group of guardian angels on his shoulders.
Please, don't just wait until you bring your motorcycle to a mechanic in order to have it looked over. You must look over it every time you ride it! It only takes a minute or two and the life you save could very well be your own!
Be safe and enjoy life!
Scott