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Steve F · 07-07-2008, 08:58 PM

Hi All
I tried to view the ABC video on the "Tire Shelf Life" thread. Couldn't get it to work. All I got was a commercial and then the browser closed. Anyway,

I have a 93 Yamaha Seca II. (perhaps a FZ6 or FZ1 to be purchased soon) It was sitting unused for a few years. I paid a fortune to get it fixed this year which included Metzler Lassertec tires. I felt I got ripped off on the price and workmanship so I definitely wanted to check the age of the tires by reading the date codes. I'm not sure I'm looking at the right numbers but I think I am. If so, they are from 07.

Now, here's the problem. The "rotation" arrow on the rerar tire is pointing in the wrong direction! They put the tire on backwards! ARGHHHH!!!!!

How dangerous is that?

davidsa1 · 07-07-2008, 09:02 PM

I dont think its a big deal untill your riding in the rain (don't quote me on that though). But I would take it back and make them redo it.

**wrightme43** · 07-07-2008, 10:03 PM

It goes like this

month month year year

one made today would show 0708

or
week week year year

The arrow is a huge deal.
The tires are built to eject water in a specific manner and put down power in the rear.

The front is built to eject water and handle tremendous brake loads.

They are wound differently and built differently.

Raid The Revenge · 07-08-2008, 03:06 AM

Tires on backwards?

Hmm...let's think about things that works BETTER while going backwards!

1) Toilets?
2) Guns?
3) Giving Birth?

You get the point. You'd better put your tires in the right direction...

Tailgate · 07-08-2008, 06:21 AM

You gotta wonder sometimes who some shops entrust with work. How many stories do we hear of owners sometimes being better off NOT having a shop doing the work and becoming a DIY'er? But a tire mount, most of us don't want to shell out the money for a tire changer and the rear tire is probably too hard to change with only levers. Geesh. I remember once when a worker at a Sears tire store didn't rotate the wheels/tires right as I had requested. The person didn't understand "LF, RF, RR, LR" This person worked with tires?? OMG.

Steve F · 07-08-2008, 07:47 AM

Yes, it seems incompetence is everywhere these days, even for the simplest things. It’s truly a shame how anything in any of the service industries have become a “give me your money then get out of my face” scenario. Quite depressing and frustrating at times.

I really need to learn more on the mechanical side of things. I just started riding again after a three year break. Since joining this forum I can see so much has changed since I bought my Seca, which uses these antique things called “carbs”, 15 years ago. This site has been great as a start.

Anyway, the shop opens in a little while. I’ll be sure to post and reiterate whatever song and dance they give me. I bet it will be a good one.

Thanks for your help.

Steve F · 07-08-2008, 08:13 AM

Just spoke to the dealer. He was quite agreeable to me bringing in the bike and fixing it immediately. So that's a relief.

Well, back to shopping for a FZ6 or FZ1.

This is a really great site.
Have fun, ride safe !

**Hellgate** · 07-08-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve F

Just spoke to the dealer. He was quite agreeable to me bringing in the bike and fixing it immediately. So that's a relief.

Well, back to shopping for a FZ6 or FZ1.

This is a really great site.
Have fun, ride safe !

Great to hear that he is going to step up and fix it. Sounds like a good shop, just a simple mix up.

I like your old Seca II, that is a great little bike, the forefather of our FZ6.

Good luck on your decision, either FZ is GREAT!

07-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve F Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central NJ Bike: 07 FZ1 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 2 Member #3497	The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this Hi All I tried to view the ABC video on the "Tire Shelf Life" thread. Couldn't get it to work. All I got was a commercial and then the browser closed. Anyway, I have a 93 Yamaha Seca II. (perhaps a FZ6 or FZ1 to be purchased soon) It was sitting unused for a few years. I paid a fortune to get it fixed this year which included Metzler Lassertec tires. I felt I got ripped off on the price and workmanship so I definitely wanted to check the age of the tires by reading the date codes. I'm not sure I'm looking at the right numbers but I think I am. If so, they are from 07. Now, here's the problem. The "rotation" arrow on the rerar tire is pointing in the wrong direction! They put the tire on backwards! ARGHHHH!!!!! How dangerous is that?

07-07-2008, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
davidsa1 Naked is more fun. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Bike: 2006 FZ6B Posts: 168 Rep Power: 5 Member #1322	Re: The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this I dont think its a big deal untill your riding in the rain (don't quote me on that though). But I would take it back and make them redo it.

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wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this It goes like this month month year year one made today would show 0708 or week week year year The arrow is a huge deal. The tires are built to eject water in a specific manner and put down power in the rear. The front is built to eject water and handle tremendous brake loads. They are wound differently and built differently. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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07-08-2008, 06:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tailgate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 12 Member #1189	Re: The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this You gotta wonder sometimes who some shops entrust with work. How many stories do we hear of owners sometimes being better off NOT having a shop doing the work and becoming a DIY'er? But a tire mount, most of us don't want to shell out the money for a tire changer and the rear tire is probably too hard to change with only levers. Geesh. I remember once when a worker at a Sears tire store didn't rotate the wheels/tires right as I had requested. The person didn't understand "LF, RF, RR, LR" This person worked with tires?? OMG. __________________ TechSpec Snake Skin tank grips, Clear Alternatives LED tailight board, Bell accessory socket, Amperite turn signal beeper, T-rex frame sliders, BD43's dual headlight, "Backoff" LED license plate frame, Scorpio, Xena XE-15

07-08-2008, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Steve F Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central NJ Bike: 07 FZ1 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 2 Member #3497	Re: The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this Yes, it seems incompetence is everywhere these days, even for the simplest things. It’s truly a shame how anything in any of the service industries have become a “give me your money then get out of my face” scenario. Quite depressing and frustrating at times. I really need to learn more on the mechanical side of things. I just started riding again after a three year break. Since joining this forum I can see so much has changed since I bought my Seca, which uses these antique things called “carbs”, 15 years ago. This site has been great as a start. Anyway, the shop opens in a little while. I’ll be sure to post and reiterate whatever song and dance they give me. I bet it will be a good one. Thanks for your help.

07-08-2008, 08:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Steve F Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central NJ Bike: 07 FZ1 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 2 Member #3497	Re: The "tire shelf life" thread started me on this Just spoke to the dealer. He was quite agreeable to me bringing in the bike and fixing it immediately. So that's a relief. Well, back to shopping for a FZ6 or FZ1. This is a really great site. Have fun, ride safe !

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