how to tell you're cheap

alex.s · December 3rd, 2011, 03:35 PM

lolz.

Jiggles · December 3rd, 2011, 04:02 PM

I wouldn't worry about it, should be good for another 6-7k

Cazper · December 4th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Um... that could cause some problems...

Heed · December 4th, 2011, 02:12 PM

i don't get it.

is a scratch like that so serious?

str8t six · December 4th, 2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

i don't get it.

is a scratch like that so serious?

those are the metal belts in the tire. there is no rubber!

Heed · December 4th, 2011, 02:58 PM

i don't see anything

str8t six · December 4th, 2011, 03:01 PM

choneofakind · December 4th, 2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

i don't see anything

better?

Heed · December 4th, 2011, 03:15 PM

yea, but is a scratch that serious?

apparently so

choneofakind · December 4th, 2011, 03:39 PM

That's not a scratch. That's the inner structure of the tire. It's visible because all the rubber has been worn off.

He's saying that he's cheap because he's put off buying a new rear tire for so long that the tire has worn down to the threads that hold it together. It was time for a new tire more than a few miles ago.

00NissanNinja · December 4th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8t six

ForceofWill · December 4th, 2011, 04:29 PM

Lol, Heed please tell us you're trolling.

That thing is pretty bad

I've had tires come undone on a car from that, I'd hate to see the results of it happening on a bike.

Heed · December 4th, 2011, 07:24 PM

not trolling

idk what the inside of a tire looked like

Mountain Dew · December 4th, 2011, 07:57 PM

I vote for the title of the thread be renamed "How to tell if you're suicidal."

TBC · December 4th, 2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

I vote for the title of the thread be renamed "How to tell if you're suicidal."

Forgive my ignorance - would a small spot missing from the overall tire have that much of an impact?

Guoseph · December 4th, 2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBC

Forgive my ignorance - would a small spot missing from the overall tire have that much of an impact?

Well, he's missing that, and the REST OF THE TREAD down the middle of the tire

alex.s · December 5th, 2011, 02:52 AM

yeah the coords showing is just an indicator of the overall state of the tire... about a thousand miles past due. the tires were sliding all over the place before they got changed. how to tell if you're suicidal is probably more accurate title... maybe "how to get good at powersliding and burnouts"

Alex · December 5th, 2011, 03:04 AM

When you change it out, take a look at the tire from the inside, and see how much material there is from the interior of the tire to those cords you're seeing. It's paper thin. It'll in all likelihood scare one from taking a tire that much past the wear bars again...

alex.s · December 5th, 2011, 03:10 AM

tire's already been disposed of but it was pretty thin. maybe 1mm. definitely well past its life

Jinx250 · December 5th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Some duct tape coulda redneck fixed that right up for ya.

December 3rd, 2011, 03:35 PM	#1
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December 3rd, 2011, 04:02 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I wouldn't worry about it, should be good for another 6-7k __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 4th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#3
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Um... that could cause some problems... __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

December 4th, 2011, 02:12 PM	#4
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	i don't get it. is a scratch like that so serious? __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 4th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#6
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	i don't see anything __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 4th, 2011, 03:01 PM	#7
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	__________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

December 4th, 2011, 03:15 PM	#9
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	yea, but is a scratch that serious? apparently so __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 4th, 2011, 03:39 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That's not a scratch. That's the inner structure of the tire. It's visible because all the rubber has been worn off. He's saying that he's cheap because he's put off buying a new rear tire for so long that the tire has worn down to the threads that hold it together. It was time for a new tire more than a few miles ago.

December 4th, 2011, 04:29 PM	#12
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Lol, Heed please tell us you're trolling. That thing is pretty bad I've had tires come undone on a car from that, I'd hate to see the results of it happening on a bike.

December 4th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#13
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	not trolling idk what the inside of a tire looked like __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 4th, 2011, 07:57 PM	#14
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I vote for the title of the thread be renamed "How to tell if you're suicidal." __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 5th, 2011, 02:52 AM	#17
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	yeah the coords showing is just an indicator of the overall state of the tire... about a thousand miles past due. the tires were sliding all over the place before they got changed. how to tell if you're suicidal is probably more accurate title... maybe "how to get good at powersliding and burnouts" __________________________________________________

December 5th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	When you change it out, take a look at the tire from the inside, and see how much material there is from the interior of the tire to those cords you're seeing. It's paper thin. It'll in all likelihood scare one from taking a tire that much past the wear bars again... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 5th, 2011, 03:10 AM	#19
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	tire's already been disposed of but it was pretty thin. maybe 1mm. definitely well past its life __________________________________________________

December 5th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#20
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Some duct tape coulda redneck fixed that right up for ya.

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