Posted by Bruce Clarke on September 07, 1999 at 16:51:27:
In Reply to: sidewalls cracking posted by Bob Alcorn on September 07, 1999 at 04:04:23:
My 97 has no such hairline cracks. As someone else mentioned they are usually caused by a combination of age and exposure to sunlight (UV rays).
One thing I thought of: ozone can also cause these cracks. Do you park your bike next to something with an electrical motor, such as a freezer or fridge in your garage? I've read that this can cause sidewall cracks as well.
If the cracks are just faint hairlines, I think the tires are safe to ride. Just my opinion.