Slick new tyres

[steveindenmark]

Someone recently asked about how they should ride new tyres and the reply was "Very carefully"

This is why ...and you are not allowed to laugh...not even at the nice shiney helmet ot brand new leathers.

[nomedia]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4&feature=related[/nomedia]

Steve

 

[Hellgate]

oops!

Part Two:

[nomedia]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfw9cUfp3g&NR=1[/nomedia]

 

[Rob2222]

Hrhr, found out where vid #1 was recorded.

http://www.suzuki-frankfurt.de/Anfahrt/body_anfahrt.html

Maybe I should stop there and say that they are on youtube. :cheer:

 

[FZyLarry]

oops!

Part Two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfw9cUfp3g&NR=1

Good thing he didn't have a helmet on, he might have scratched it! :squid:

 

[kinderwood]

I think the comments are funnier than the video. Makes me laugh how all the posers and squids on youtube are defending the guy in the first one saying it isn't his fault. Actually, no, it makes me really sad that people can be that dumb.

"Brand new tires, Yes he could have prevented that but sh%t happens when you are on new tires. Before trying to insult someone know what you are talking about"
What kind of excuse is that? Sh%t happens?
Here's another little gem

i dont think its totally hes fault,,, he wasnt that ****y,,, jus unlucky wiv the oil/brand new tyres... always make sure u ride slowly when havin new tyres and make sure the shine comes off before riding fast... im gettin an R6 soon,,,hope this wont happen to me
Wow, just wow. The spelling punctuation leads me to believe he's about, 15? or 12? And if by chance he really does get an R6, god help anyone on the road with him.

 

[blchandl2]

snip...
Wow, just wow. The spelling punctuation leads me to believe he's about, 15? or 12? And if by chance he really does get an R6, god help anyone on the road with him.

You can thank the "No child left behind" program in our schools. At this rate the apes will rule the earth in the future.

 

[Wolfman]

I have a good friend who is an exceptionally good rider, who knows his way around a bike, who dropped his bike at less than 5km/h on a brand new tyre...you dont have to be a tool to fall prey to this syndrome.

 

[kinderwood]

Hmm, I am a newer rider myself, so I stand corrected by Wolfman. Is there not something that can be done before getting on though? A quick scrub with sandpaper or soap and water? What do they do on a track when you get new tires there?

But I still think those comments are from crazy squids and posers who don't even have a motorcycle.

 

[Hollywood416]

One of the reasons I always scuff my new tires with 80 or 120 grit. It doesn't keep them from sliding but does seem to get the wax off them sooner.

 

[Cali rider]

Hmm, I am a newer rider myself, so I stand corrected by Wolfman. Is there not something that can be done before getting on though? A quick scrub with sandpaper or soap and water? What do they do on a track when you get new tires there?

But I still think those comments are from crazy squids and posers who don't even have a motorcycle.

Let me give a quick opinion here. It's not the fact that the tires are new, it's that they are COLD. When I go to the track, I make sure to take at least 1-2 laps to get new or previously scrubbed tires up to heat before pushing them, depending on current track and ambient temperature.

As far as new tires needing to be scrubbed in, it only takes about 5 miles before they can be pushed to their limits. It's not the glaze/sheen/molding compound that is the problem, it's the temp!!

 

[ozzieboy]

My tire service provider has informed me that the number of new tire offs in his car park is in the 40's. He reminds me and everyone else every time but it can still get you. If you listen to the revs in part one you can hear that they don't pick up 'til after he slides (no load). He didn't look like he was going very hard to me. Just gently nudged at a power band. I'm thinking those tires were far slipperier than any new tire I've ever had. Might be something on them to make them look good for sale.

Cheers
Mike

 

[blchandl2]

Some people wipe them down with brake cleaner to remove the mold release.

 

[Tremulant]

This wreck had nothing to do with tires, but this is a good reason why you should learn to ride on a low cc bike...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4Zxsf5ic0&NR=1[/ame]

I'm not sure why he revved it so high, but that's a hard lesson learned. I like the way his friends make sure he's ok and then proceed to laugh at him.

 

[DefyInertia]

Let me give a quick opinion here. It's not the fact that the tires are new, it's that they are COLD. When I go to the track, I make sure to take at least 1-2 laps to get new or previously scrubbed tires up to heat before pushing them, depending on current track and ambient temperature.

As far as new tires needing to be scrubbed in, it only takes about 5 miles before they can be pushed to their limits. It's not the glaze/sheen/molding compound that is the problem, it's the temp!!

This is my understanding as well.

I recently read some comments from a rep at one of the major tire mfgs that explained that they no longer use mold release on the tread of the tires and have not for a long time. Therefore NO scrubbing in is needed. These comments were printed in SportRider or Motorcyclist mag FWIW.

However, the warning sticker on my new Bstones mentions being careful for the first 100 miles....

I've never experienced any new tire issues....cold tire, yes.