Could I re-profile my rear tyre ? - SV650.org

18-09-06, 11:17 AM

Currently at 5,800 miles, the rear (and to a slightly lesser extent, the front) tyre is getting squared off. There is however loads of tread left around the sides, and somewhere around 4-5mm left in the middle. I'm doing 100 miles a day, mostly motorway, so this equates to around 2,000 miles a month . . .

So, if I stuck the bike on a paddock stand, put it in first, and used some sandpaper, I reckon I could 're-profile' the rear to get another month or two out of it

What do the learned peeps of the .org think to this

18-09-06, 11:34 AM

Mr.Toad...Your not related to Jimmy Saville by any chance? He with his millions and uses a tea bag twice?

I only was wondering.

18-09-06, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Toad

What do the learned peeps of the .org think to this

I think you'll use it as an excuse to take a photo and then boast about your lack of chicken strips

northwind · 18-09-06, 11:42 AM

Sandpaper wouldn't work... A plane, maybe?

I have no idea if it'd work, but I'm sure it'll be entertaining if it doesn't...

18-09-06, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by northwind

I have no idea if it'd work, but I'm sure it'll be entertaining if it doesn't...

PMSL!

18-09-06, 12:01 PM

video it as a tutorial for the rest of the .org on how NOT to do it!

Stu · 18-09-06, 12:08 PM

Track day required I think.

Viney · 18-09-06, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

Currently at 5,800 miles, the rear (and to a slightly lesser extent, the front) tyre is getting squared off. There is however loads of tread left around the sides, and somewhere around 4-5mm left in the middle. I'm doing 100 miles a day, mostly motorway, so this equates to around 2,000 miles a month . . .

So, if I stuck the bike on a paddock stand, put it in first, and used some sandpaper, I reckon I could 're-profile' the rear to get another month or two out of it

What do the learned peeps of the .org think to this

An interesting post MR toad, and one i am sure could be taken in the incroecct way. However, i am thinking that you could do this, but would need some kind of Plane. Try looking for some woodworking tools.

18-09-06, 12:51 PM

Save yourself the time, effort and injury by doing some overtime to pay for a new one.

HTH..

Sir Trev · 18-09-06, 12:54 PM

Belt sander?

18-09-06, 11:17 AM	#1
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Could I re-profile my rear tyre ? Currently at 5,800 miles, the rear (and to a slightly lesser extent, the front) tyre is getting squared off. There is however loads of tread left around the sides, and somewhere around 4-5mm left in the middle. I'm doing 100 miles a day, mostly motorway, so this equates to around 2,000 miles a month . . . So, if I stuck the bike on a paddock stand, put it in first, and used some sandpaper, I reckon I could 're-profile' the rear to get another month or two out of it What do the learned peeps of the .org think to this

18-09-06, 11:42 AM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Sandpaper wouldn't work... A plane, maybe? I have no idea if it'd work, but I'm sure it'll be entertaining if it doesn't... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

18-09-06, 12:54 PM	#10
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Belt sander? __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

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18-09-06, 11:34 AM	#2
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Mr.Toad...Your not related to Jimmy Saville by any chance? He with his millions and uses a tea bag twice? I only was wondering.

18-09-06, 12:01 PM	#6
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	video it as a tutorial for the rest of the .org on how NOT to do it!

18-09-06, 12:08 PM	#7
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Track day required I think.

18-09-06, 12:51 PM	#9
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	Save yourself the time, effort and injury by doing some overtime to pay for a new one. HTH..