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Slippery new tires...its true - ozigoo - 08-23-2020
Ok so I bought new tyres today and the guy warned me that they need to be worn in as new tyres have some coating on them that protect the rubber.. I heeded his warning thinking Ill take it easy through the bends on the way home,however as I left the sidestreet from the tyre shop turning right across traffic the whole back end gave way, sliding out ,and I almost dropped the bike on its side.. I dont know how but I managed to keep it upright and going forward... Scary stuff...I didnt think I gave it excessive power, just normal pulling out across traffic...but I guess turning , leaning a little, and slippery new tyres all add up...Will be taking it extra extra easy out of the shop next time....
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - max - 08-23-2020
Yup, too right, apparently it's not a coating but the slippery surface when the tire leaves the mold.
here are some striking examples;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4
and another nice Aussie rider, same thing;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur6KotTUBaM
Thanks for the heads-up
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - Houtman_imp - 08-23-2020
Many Continental tires do not have a release agent on them and no need to scrub them in.
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - DAC - 08-23-2020
I had thought almost all tires didn’t need the “scrub ‘em in” treatment.
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - Gone in 60 - 08-24-2020
Good save, Ozigoo! I'm always really careful for the first few rides on new tires. Especially when my installer gives me a stern warning as I leave his shop...
If you follow Itchy Boots, in one of her recent videos, she has new tires installed, and rides home from the shop in the rain on them. That would increase my pucker-factor.
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - KiowaEagle_imp - 08-24-2020
On our recent trip my friend had to get new tires at Deals Gap. We left the shop and promptly hit rain and I was worried for him. The mechanic had waved it off as bunk. Said the manufacturers wouldn't sell them that way. I had my reservations...
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - Cormanus - 08-24-2020
Glad you’re OK, ozigoo. Nasty experience.
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - rickcb - 08-24-2020
(08-24-2020, 03:42 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: On our recent trip my friend had to get new tires at Deals Gap. We left the shop and promptly hit rain and I was worried for him. The mechanic had waved it off as bunk. Said the manufacturers wouldn't sell them that way. I had my reservations...
My son Steve got Pirelli Angel GTs installed on his Yamaha Thundercat 600cc crotch rocket but didn't get the slippery when new memo. He is a little aggressive (e.g. he's not afraid to drag his foot pegs) and crashed immediately in the Iron Pony parking lot and again later that day going around a corner. Jennifer just got those same tires and was extremely cautious for about 100 miles. She loves them now, but didn't want to repeat Steve's mistake.
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - Houtman_imp - 08-24-2020
Some years ago a friend of mine had two new tires fitted at MR in Asheville on his Suzuki 600 , they warned him about the slippery tires but still crashed it when coming out of the parking lot onto the road. Had quite a bit of damage .
RE: Slippery new tires...its true - the Ferret - 08-24-2020
As a bit of caution I always put 100 miles on a new set of tires before getting too aggressive. Some manufacturers use mold release and some don't I have been told, but not sure which ones do and don't, so I just take it easy for a day or two.
Interesting article
https://motorbikewriter.com/break-new-set-motorcycle-tyres/