Rear tyre problem?

[supraman_nz]

Iv got an 06 ZX6r and just recently the rear end has started to feel like it is sliding around and sort of running wide in some corners, its hard to explain but i hope that makes sense.
Its only just started at around the time my wear bars on my rear tyre showed up . Is it just a case of rear tyre needing replacing? Or something else?

Thanks

[Taz]

Iv got an 06 ZX6r and just recently the rear end has started to feel like it is sliding around and sort of running wide in some corners, its hard to explain but i hope that makes sense.
Its only just started at around the time my wear bars on my rear tyre showed up . Is it just a case of rear tyre needing replacing? Or something else?

Thanks

Not running a conti road attack are you?

[supraman_nz]

Nah am running Parelli Diablo's front and rear. Front was replaced recently and got loads of tread but the rears up for replacing (was on it when i got the bike)

[98tls]

Not familar with the bike but out of interest does it have a slipper clutch?

[supraman_nz]

Nah it doesnt

[98tls]

Nah it doesnt

I only asked as the TL had an early version of a slipper and when banging it down in the twisties it would fail miserably causing lock-up rear wheel sliding etc.

[supraman_nz]

Yeah i have a feeling that it was an option but not 100% sure.
This isnt a one off event but happens almost everytime i take it out for a ride. It certainly doesnt give me any confidence to lean very far.

[98tls]

Fwiw maybe a tyre pressure thing?The fact thats its not an old bike should rule out suspenders,other than that no idea,good luck and post up your findings eh.

[supraman_nz]

Thought it was a tyre pressure as well so went in and made sure it was at a recommended pressure (even look on forums to see what other bikes were running and they were similar to mine).
Am gonna take it into get a service and new rear so hopfully this sorts it out.

[discotex]

Are you hitting the wear bars across the whole tyre or just the centre? Sounds like a case of a squared off tyre to me.

[supraman_nz]

Yeah wear bars only in the centre are showing , there is still a reasonable amount of tread on the outside.

[vifferman]

If it is substantially squared off, it will be a little reluctant to tip into corners, then feel really dodgy when it's leaned over. Plus (also!) tyres have a limited number of heat cycles in them, and not infrequently can be 'had it' even if they've still got tread. It's probably just done it's dash. Well - definitely done it's dash, if it's down to the wear bars.

[supraman_nz]

Thanks for the input everyone, booked in for new tyre this week!

[steelestring]

Not running a conti road attack are you?

Why do you ask this question? Is there weird happenings with this tire I dont know of? I am to change to road attacks for the winter tis all....hmmm
I am currently using race attacks, they feel nice.

[Taz]

Road attack is an extremely competent tyre but a mate and I who have used a few now are a little disappointed at how they square off so quick even with no commuting duties and they are not lasting very long either....