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Author Message   Bikertrash05 Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 10:01 pm:        I got my second flat in 3000 miles today (read my story in the Tale Section), and I got to wondering, are the Scorpions prone to flats, or do I just have bad luck?   Ftd Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 10:40 pm:        ~3500 miles on mine, fine so far. I hope I didn't just jinx myself! Frank   Dbird29 Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 10:40 pm:        I have had 1 front and 1 rear flat in the first 1,000 miles on my Scorpions. Had to replace the front with a Pilot Road.   Midmofirebolt Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 10:42 pm:        None so far(knock on wood), but I've only had them for a couple of weeks, maybe 300 miles. I did hit a nice chunk of lumber in the road the other day and thought that would be it, but no problems.   Pa_xb9sx Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 05:56 am:        I have about 5,800 miles on mine. No problems. I even hit some stuff that worried me, but I never had any flats.   Xring Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:21 am:        The Syncs are noticeably stiffer and more sturdy than the Dunlop 207's. I believe a toothpick would go through the Dunlops. ~1700 miles on my Syncs with no problems. Bill   Dtx Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:23 am:        5000 miles and no flats and not much wear.   Reepicheep Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:22 am:        I do see several little nicks in the scorps on my 9sx, though no flats in 5k+ miles. Had one larger one when the tire was newer, no cords cut. I cleaned it out with isopropyl alchohol, stretched it open, dropped in some super glue, and let it close. It closed up nicely, and 3000 miles later it is still fine (and in fact the cut is probably just worn off). I don't know if it is the syncs though, lots of construction around where I ride, so there are plenty of hazzards.   Eor Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:34 am:        I had a flat on the rear at 2400 miles but the tread was about shot and I was already scheduled for a new tire. Yes..I know that is low mileage, but it is 1000 miles more than I got out of the Dunlops. Looks like the front is going to make it to 5000, though.   Cataract2 Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 12:25 pm:        Last rear scop lasted 8500 miles before replacing time. New one has 3000 miles on it. I've had stones in the tread and no problems. Just check your tread to make certain there aren't any and if so clean them out before they punch through.

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