I was starting to notice the beginning of front tire cupping at around 3800 miles. Up to this time I had only used the center stand for maintenance or if I knew it was going to be parked for a few days. I probably check the tire pressure at least weekly and have an air compressor in the garage so I can easily keep the tires at Honda's recommended settings. I experimented by adjusting the pressure 3 psi in both directions and just found it ride the best at the recommended settings.
Anyway.....The only thing I have changed in the last 1600 or so miles is to use the center stand anytime the bike will parked for more than an hour. Not only is it much easier to get on it now, but I am pretty sure the cupping has gone away. It took a long time obviously. I wasn't expecting it to go completely away, but was just trying to slow the cupping process down. At first I thought (about 800 miles into experiment) it was just me and wishful thinking, but now I am fairly certain it is working better than expected. I think that the center stand not only alleviates pressure on the tires (so they are less likely to flat spot), but what pressure there is on the tire is in the center and not on the sides. Thus much reduced cupping.
By "religious use" I mean every time I park it for more than an hour. So at work, in the garage. I even use the center stand sometimes if I am visiting friends or family and know I will be there a couple of hours.
At this point I am about 5500 miles on bike and my cupping problem is practically gone and I feel confident I can get another 3000 miles out of the tires.
Anyone else using the center stand a lot? How is the cupping on yours?
Anyway.....The only thing I have changed in the last 1600 or so miles is to use the center stand anytime the bike will parked for more than an hour. Not only is it much easier to get on it now, but I am pretty sure the cupping has gone away. It took a long time obviously. I wasn't expecting it to go completely away, but was just trying to slow the cupping process down. At first I thought (about 800 miles into experiment) it was just me and wishful thinking, but now I am fairly certain it is working better than expected. I think that the center stand not only alleviates pressure on the tires (so they are less likely to flat spot), but what pressure there is on the tire is in the center and not on the sides. Thus much reduced cupping.
By "religious use" I mean every time I park it for more than an hour. So at work, in the garage. I even use the center stand sometimes if I am visiting friends or family and know I will be there a couple of hours.
At this point I am about 5500 miles on bike and my cupping problem is practically gone and I feel confident I can get another 3000 miles out of the tires.
Anyone else using the center stand a lot? How is the cupping on yours?