i am getting all kinda feedback from new tires
what i need to do to break them in.

so i fig id shoot up a post on here asking

is there anyting i need to do with a new set of tires
new tires on front and rear today. are on now.

 

imo take it easy for the first 100-150 miles heating the tires up to normal operating temp to burn off the slippery coating on the tires. I've heard of some people spraying them with Brakleen, or Westleys Blech White tire cleaner. Personally never tried the last two.

 

no hits really on new tires what everybody does to get broke in.

 

What tires did you fix? Personally I didn't believe in this tire break in crap. I had changed a lot of tires and I just whacked them right from the start. The first coating will be rubbed away after a few roll, thats it.

 

Take it easy on them until you scrub them in. Gradually ad lean angle until they are scrubbed in as far as you lean over. If you ride 100 miles of free way and then throw it in a corner at full honk you will fall on your *** and get hurt because the tire will likely let go. It doesnt take a lot to break one in but do take care until you've scrubbed them in.

 

I'd have to agree with that. When I change my tires, the guy told me to ride soft and easy for the first hundred miles...I left the driveway, warmed up the tires in that 100 yard drive to the on-ramp....took it hard off the on ramp and it was fine, grip waaaaaaay better then my worn tires..even if it was suppose to be "slippery"

But, I dont recommend you guys doing that either.

 

iv been told bleach white
a scot bright pad. to scuff up some

 

It's your bike......Everyone gets lucky once in a while.

 

yea i was fig. same. going on a 300 mile trip in few days so ill just hold off till then

 

Break in depends on the tire. I found that Metzeler tires had a little harder compound and took some time to break in. If you like to lean hard in to the corners take it easy for a little while because it’s like ICE. Break the side walls in slow.

As for Pirelli’s I had no problems at all. A quick 100 miles and go.