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  • #1

    rear d404's are worthless!!!

    i just bought this hunk of rubber s%(* in april... i have 200 miles on it and it's not going to last another 1000 i am sure of it. the center is already worn down to the markers. there is plenty left on the sides though. i don't get it. i don't spin tires ever. the bike is not as heavy as stock because i have no centersatnd, nor airbox, a 4-1 exhaust. slotted rotors.
    my firend has a 02 1100 v star that is heavier and he says he gets about 7000 miles out of his. my roads on the way to work are all twistys so the sides get used most.
    so far i am liking the spitfire rears i got about 7000 out of the last one. any body have similar problems out of the d404 or does this sound like another issue? how much pressure do you d404 users have in the rear. i am running about 38. i weigh 190 with gear.
    thanks
    " She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself. "

    79 xs11 standard
    xs pods, Kerker 4-1, zrx1200r carbs mikesxs coils 35k voltz of power!!!
    8mm msd wires
    tkat fork brace...
    Fox shocks...
    mikes650 front fender
    led's gallore...
    renthal bars
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  • #2
    Well, I have a D404 that I have put over 3500 miles on. And it does not look close to end of life yet. No nubs left on it, and it does not show any flatness in the center.
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #3
      I had D404s on my XJ750 for a season and a half and they were down to the tread markers also. Mostly riding back and forth to work not twisties and keeping them 38 to 40 psi. (don't know the mileage speedometer didn't work)
      Ty

      78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
      80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
      82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
      82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
      82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
      72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
      72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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      • #4
        maybe mine was old i'll hve to check the man date on the tire...
        " She'll make point five past lightspeed. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself. "

        79 xs11 standard
        xs pods, Kerker 4-1, zrx1200r carbs mikesxs coils 35k voltz of power!!!
        8mm msd wires
        tkat fork brace...
        Fox shocks...
        mikes650 front fender
        led's gallore...
        renthal bars
        gold valve emulators
        vmax tensioner
        Rifle fairing

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        • #5
          I don't

          like them and I know Tod swears at em.
          '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
          Original except:
          120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
          4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
          Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
          All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
          "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
            Well, I have a D404 that I have put over 3500 miles on. And it does not look close to end of life yet. No nubs left on it, and it does not show any flatness in the center.
            im not a fan of them after about 800 miles the tread ended up ripping off.....lol shouldnt be here but hey it was fun.. took about an inch out of the center of the tire. im running kenda cruzs. 1877 on them and still look good
            _____________________________________________ 1979 XS 1100 Special "The judge" mods- K&N air pods, 4-1 mac, 147.5 pilots, 57.5 mains, LED turn signal, cafe bars, HEL translucent yellow stainless steel brake line, dyna coil (dc2-1), raptor 660 mc, r6 controls..(sold)

            1982 gs1100e "all business" cafe project
            1980 gs1000g "stock"
            1982 honda express "stretched 10 inch(my daughters scooter)
            2008 jmstar 150cc Chinese scooter ( wife's bike)

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            • #7
              i used to run at 38-40psi in the rear,
              and it wore the tyre out like that,
              my bike is naked and i dropped the tyre
              pressure down to 32psi, i know others run
              a higher psi but try different pressures and see
              what works best for you.
              pete


              new owner of
              08 gen2 hayabusa


              former owner
              1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
              zrx carbs
              18mm float height
              145 main jets
              38 pilots
              slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
              fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

              [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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              • #8
                Rear tire life comes from 3 factors; proper inflation, actual tire composition, and how heavy your wrist is. Wearing out the centers doesn't happen from bike weight, or breaking. It is from acceleration.
                '81 XS1100 SH

                Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                Sep. 12th 2015

                RIP

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                • #9
                  ...............
                  Last edited by petejw; 05-27-2010, 06:34 AM.
                  pete


                  new owner of
                  08 gen2 hayabusa


                  former owner
                  1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                  zrx carbs
                  18mm float height
                  145 main jets
                  38 pilots
                  slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                  fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                  [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 81xsproject View Post
                    Rear tire life comes from 3 factors; proper inflation, actual tire composition, and how heavy your wrist is. Wearing out the centers doesn't happen from bike weight, or breaking. It is from acceleration.
                    I never ever ever accelerate hard...er than the space shuttle.
                    '79 XS11 F
                    Stock except K&N

                    '79 XS11 SF
                    Stock, no title.

                    '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                    GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                    "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                    • #11
                      not arguing with what your saying,
                      but the total weight of the bike and rider (load)
                      will be what determines the correct tyre pressure.
                      its easy to say to have the correct tyre pressure,
                      but going about achieving this is easier said than done.
                      also braking will wear a tyre out maybe not as much as
                      accellearating, but there is wear.
                      pete


                      new owner of
                      08 gen2 hayabusa


                      former owner
                      1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                      zrx carbs
                      18mm float height
                      145 main jets
                      38 pilots
                      slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                      fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                      [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by petejw View Post
                        not arguing with what your saying,
                        but the total weight of the bike and rider (load)
                        will be what determines the correct tyre pressure.
                        its easy to say to have the correct tyre pressure,
                        but going about achieving this is easier said than done.
                        also braking will wear a tyre out maybe not as much as
                        accelerating, but there is wear.
                        Sure there is some... But, unless you predominantly use your rear brake alone for stopping, it would be near negligible. I would imagine more wear from engine breaking/decceleration.
                        '81 XS1100 SH

                        Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                        Sep. 12th 2015

                        RIP

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                        • #13
                          Ever try running the pressure recommended in the Yamaha manual? Just asking...IIRC its something like 28 front and 32 rear... dont hold me to that though.
                          '79 XS11 F
                          Stock except K&N

                          '79 XS11 SF
                          Stock, no title.

                          '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                          GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                          "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                          • #14
                            engine braking
                            lol that too.
                            pete


                            new owner of
                            08 gen2 hayabusa


                            former owner
                            1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                            zrx carbs
                            18mm float height
                            145 main jets
                            38 pilots
                            slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                            fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                            [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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                            • #15
                              hey marshy,
                              the clymer states 26 front 28 rear for loads up2 90kilos
                              28 front 36 rear for loads up2 153kilos
                              and max load 36psi front and 40psi rear.


                              from my own experience i was riding 2 up for a while i ran
                              38psi in the back, when i ditched her, i never dropped the trye
                              pressure and have noticed my rear center tread wear a lot faster
                              in the last 500k's than it did when i was riding solo at 32psi.
                              pete


                              new owner of
                              08 gen2 hayabusa


                              former owner
                              1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                              zrx carbs
                              18mm float height
                              145 main jets
                              38 pilots
                              slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                              fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                              [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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