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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kc4tatt" data-source="post: 4215253" data-attributes="member: 49408"><p>No! I've been riding motorcycles since 1970 and thank God I have never had a tire blowout! I check the carrass condition or damages constantly and check my air pressure!  If I see major cracks from dry-rot or chunks missing, I'll change them out.  But many of my motorcycles have older rubber (more than 5 years old) that I feel comfortable riding on.  I may not ride on them over a 500 mile trip, but around locally I ride on them. Shops will talk you into buying new rubber all the time, if you'll take the bait due to age!  I assume they are "SAFETY" conscience.  I've rode on tires showing the belts, which isn't a wise choice!  Chances are, if that tire goes down, you will go down too!  Use common sense when riding!</p></blockquote><p></p>