New Tires are slippery....AAARRRRGGG! - Page 2

RideAbout · 10-01-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I just put them on and ride...

.... and behave myself for the first few right/lefts.

Mangle · 10-01-2012, 01:44 PM

I just ride the bike like I'm riding in rain.

When I worked at a shop I'd always scrub the tire before we sent the bike out, and the techs were supposed to ride the bike a few miles before handing it over.

Sorry to hear about your bike. And get some armor.

High Country Herb · 10-01-2012, 02:02 PM

My recent tire purchases seemed a bit slipperly to the touch, but I don't know if it was actually "release compound".

I prefer the gravel road method myself, but I can't seem to convince my buddy with the R1.

What a sissy.

livo · 10-01-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by feathered

Some people have trouble with 'don't be stupid for 30 feet', let alone 30 miles.

dan-c · 10-02-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sport

..."Not to mention the friction burn I received on my right knee from me sliding with it. Went straight to the store and bought a new pair of jeans."

So, a new pair of COTTON jeans eh, no armor, just jeans huh? Have a slow learning curve do you?

Snarky · 10-02-2012, 04:57 PM

When I had my new TKC80's put on the other day, I noticed they were "different". At first I assumed it was because I was going from stock tires to something approaching knobbies. The funny thing is though, they seem normal now. I don't know if it just took a couple of days to get used to them, or if they had something on them, but they are night and day now compared to when I first got them.

rgoers · 10-03-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Snarky

When I had my new TKC80's put on the other day, I noticed they were "different". At first I assumed it was because I was going from stock tires to something approaching knobbies. The funny thing is though, they seem normal now. I don't know if it just took a couple of days to get used to them, or if they had something on them, but they are night and day now compared to when I first got them.

Just put a new set of Kenda Trackmaster II tires on my bike... now, THESE are approaching knobbies!!! The packaging said to give them 100 miles for break-in. They were REAL squirrely on the road, the first time I rode on them. I've only been riding on them for a few days now, but already they seem to be gripping the road better. I just need a day with 'em off-road, to really get them broken in

duckboy810 · 10-03-2012, 01:15 PM

after i go to a car wash im always weary, some of those soaps and engine degreasers can make the tire a bit slick

woofer2609 · 10-03-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rgoers

Just put a new set of Kenda Trackmaster II tires on my bike... now, THESE are approaching knobbies!!! The packaging said to give them 100 miles for break-in. They were REAL squirrely on the road, the first time I rode on them. I've only been riding on them for a few days now, but already they seem to be gripping the road better. I just need a day with 'em off-road, to really get them broken in

Same experience with these tires, and the 100 miles isn't a lie! These things slipped all over the road, felt like they were slippin, sliding, or "squirming"

but After 200 miles and 150 miles of dirt, they're fantastic. Loud, and slow, but fantastic! My Shinkos Golden Boys were pretty normal right after being mounted. Guess it depends on the tire.

eakins · 10-03-2012, 05:33 PM

Aprilia tech showed me his trick.
spray brake degreaser on a rag and wipe new tires. wipes off all the mold release before you use them.

SxyRdr · 10-04-2012, 07:08 AM

Work blocks Photobucket so I can't retrieve it just now but...

I'd just gotten brand new tires for the SuperHawk so that it'd be deemed safe for the ERC I was taking. Figured I'd scrub them in riding the hour up to the ERC location. Except it was pouring down rain with no promise of letting up. So I ended up scrubbing in my tires while sitting on my deck... with a green scrubby pad.

Foot dragger · 10-04-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by feathered

Some people have trouble with 'don't be stupid for 30 feet', let alone 30 miles.

Yes,simply riding for aways and letting the tires get good and hot is all they need.

Back in the day I did a slide/highside on an XS650 with new tires,it was the second ride on them but...the outermost edge was still slick evidently cause the back end went sideways then grabbed and threw me a good distance.
It has stuck with me.

tundradirtbiker · 10-04-2012, 08:34 PM

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spray brake degreaser on a rag and wipe new tires. wipes off all the mold release before you use them.

BINGO.
You have choices, scrub, ride gravel, take it easy, or be wary. Even the dirt bike knobbies are slick for a few miles of gravel road.

Iwantabikesobad · 10-04-2012, 09:06 PM

Last set on the KTM I rode to the nearest dirt field and dug some trenches.
You can always use the dealers planter boxes.

Pantah · 10-06-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantabikesobad

Last set on the KTM I rode to the nearest dirt field and dug some trenches.
You can always use the dealers planter boxes.

Urban legend for a long time now.

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10-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#25
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10-04-2012, 07:08 AM	#26
SxyRdr Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Fauquier County, VA Oddometer: 28	Work blocks Photobucket so I can't retrieve it just now but... I'd just gotten brand new tires for the SuperHawk so that it'd be deemed safe for the ERC I was taking. Figured I'd scrub them in riding the hour up to the ERC location. Except it was pouring down rain with no promise of letting up. So I ended up scrubbing in my tires while sitting on my deck... with a green scrubby pad. __________________ Helen Mom of Donovan, a GNCC and VCHSS racer 2013 Sponsors: Munn Racing, KTM-Parts.com, Sunstar, ONE Industries, 661, Sunline, Tag Metals, Cycra, Asterisk, Leatt, GoPro, Twin Air, Factory Backing and Mom & Dad

10-04-2012, 09:06 PM	#29
Iwantabikesobad Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield Ca. USA Oddometer: 994	Reply Last set on the KTM I rode to the nearest dirt field and dug some trenches. You can always use the dealers planter boxes. __________________ Good safe riding to all. Yes it's my Bike, No I wont help ya move! Proud member of Father & Daughter riding club 09 KTM Adv. The Orange ones are faster!

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10-01-2012, 01:44 PM	#17
Mangle Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 43	I just ride the bike like I'm riding in rain. When I worked at a shop I'd always scrub the tire before we sent the bike out, and the techs were supposed to ride the bike a few miles before handing it over. Sorry to hear about your bike. And get some armor.

10-01-2012, 02:02 PM	#18
High Country Herb Olds Cool Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevadas Oddometer: 2,690	My recent tire purchases seemed a bit slipperly to the touch, but I don't know if it was actually "release compound". I prefer the gravel road method myself, but I can't seem to convince my buddy with the R1. What a sissy.

10-03-2012, 01:15 PM	#23
duckboy810 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Oddometer: 133	after i go to a car wash im always weary, some of those soaps and engine degreasers can make the tire a bit slick