Yeah, as far as I can tell 12-15K miles is about right for the Reflex front tire... Well, at least with the OEM Bridgestone Hoops. There are several factors that may give other riders different numbers, possibly even with different brands of tires. But in the main I believe that average is pretty close.
About tire cupping
dunlopmotorcycletires.com has this to say about tire cupping:
"How can I keep my tires from cupping?
You may not be able to entirely avoid cupping. Tire cupping or irregular wear is a somewhat common occurrence on all vehicles. On a four-wheel vehicle, you are advised to rotate your tires periodically to even out wear. Unfortunately, you do not have this luxury with a motorcycle because front and rear tires, unlike those on most four-wheel vehicles, are not interchangeable.
However, there are steps that can be taken to minimize cupping and uneven wear on a motorcycle: Maintain your motorcycle and particularly your front and suspension. Avoid hard braking whenever possible. Braking causes the tire to grab and wear in one direction. When braking is applied to the front tire, the load transfer over-flexes the tire and increases the tendency for cupping and uneven wear. Maintain your tire pressures. Under inflation and overloading of motorcycle tires are significant causes of cupping and uneven wear, particularly in association with hard braking and/or trailer use.
Once a tire begins to show signs of uneven wear, even following these steps may not improve the condition.
Tire companies can, and are, helping to minimize cupping and uneven wear but you, the rider, must do your part. Following the aforementioned guidelines will help avoid uneven wear."
Maddog, glad you like the darkside.
FYI: Not sure if you guys can access this, but here is something I posted over on the mcdarksiders site back in November 2015. It's pretty long. I put a lot of time, thought and research into it. IMO it is enlightening, with more info in one place than what you are likely to find elsewhere on the subject of "The Darkside" for scooters.
http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t...dito2-part-1-2
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