Should I be concerned?

[Tree_Father03]

Alright, so I'm back riding after a 10yr break and picked up a used 22 Yamaha YZF-R7 last spring. Stock Bridgestone Battlax S22s are still on it, and the front tire has a noticeable step on the right side, especially when turning. My neighbor, who owns a Harley, says it's not uncommon for sportbikes to show odd wear if you're not cornering evenly. Any tips on checking alignment or adjusting riding style?

 

[BLACKPINK]

I think the step on the tire could just be from uneven lean angles, but it's worth checking suspension settings and tire pressure. Riding smoother through corners usually helps even out wear over time.

 

[Dewyz_20]

Alright, so I'm back riding after a 10yr break and picked up a used 22 Yamaha YZF-R7 last spring. Stock Bridgestone Battlax S22s are still on it, and the front tire has a noticeable step on the right side, especially when turning. My neighbor, who owns a Harley, says it's not uncommon for sportbikes to show odd wear if you're not cornering evenly. Any tips on checking alignment or adjusting riding style?

Nice, welcome back to the saddle!
I'm not sure I'd listen to your neighbor. I mea a stepped tire on just one side is almost always a sign of bad alignment or suspension setup.
The R7's S22s are awesome tires, but if your sag or damping is off, or if the fork tubes aren't perfectly aligned, you'll get uneven wear like that.
I can't imagine it can be just because you're cornering unevenly.
I suggest you start with the simple stuff and go over you chair tension. Make sure your rear wheel is properly aligned using the hash marks on the swingarm.
If that looks good, you'll want to get a proper suspension setup done.
The stock R7 suspension is basic but adjustable enough to fix a lot of these issues.
If you don't know how to do it yourself, find a local shop that specializes in sportbikes, not cruisers.
It'll make a world of difference in how the bike handles and feels.

 

[Tree_Father03]

Thank you both for your advice on my tire wear problem. I appreciate you steering me toward checking the bike's setup instead of just my riding. @Dewyz_20 helped me realize that my chain alignment was slightly off, so I adjusted it. I've also booked a suspension specialist next week to set up the sag and damping for my weight. Now that the front tire has a stepped wear pattern, will proper alignment and suspension tuning help it even out, or is the tire already too worn for safe handling?