1990 ZXR 250 - Tail happy

**ninjaturtle** · 9th September 2014, 00:27

So I just bought a zxr 250 on the weekend and already I've noticed that the ass end tends to want to slip out on me on occasion when I'm on a lean, particularly when taking off and immediately turning but also cornering at other times. Is this normal for these bikes? i know that they have decent bottom end power for a 250 and no traction control but my old fzr 250 was never AS tail happy as the zxr. Am i just giving it too much gas through the corners or could it be tyre pressure? cold tyres? tread depth? i really don't have a clue so any help is appreciated.. cheers!

**Tazz** · 9th September 2014, 00:42

Check your tyre or take it to a motorcycle tyre shop and have them check and explain what you're looking at as they do.
Sounds like it might be one of those commuting tyres with a harder compound in the middle that's a bit low on tread. No dramas.

As for replacements, I went for a Perilli Sports Demon last time on my 250, and it's been awesome, but going to try a Kenda K671 next which has great reviews for 250s.
Don't go to cheap or you'll regret it in the rain.

**helbnd** · 9th September 2014, 08:09

If you're looking for a replacement tyre, I cannot recommend the dunlop alpha 13s enough. Brilliant grip and they warm up in the blink of an eye

can't help with the tyre you have though - could be ANY of the things you listed

**george formby** · 9th September 2014, 12:17

I'm guessing the bikes warranted?
Start with tires & pressures then wheel bearing, shock pivot, swingarm, head stock bearings etc. Could be play somewhere, dodgy tires or your bum telling you porkies.

**haydes55** · 9th September 2014, 14:09

I don't see the problem or why you would want to fix it.

**breakaway** · 9th September 2014, 18:10

How long have you been ridng road bikes for?

**Ender EnZed** · 9th September 2014, 18:18

Originally Posted by ninjaturtle

could it be tyre pressure? cold tyres? tread depth?

What's the tyre pressure and tread depth like? Were they cold?

**Kornholio** · 9th September 2014, 18:22

Sidestand still down?

**ninjaturtle** · 9th September 2014, 19:09

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

**mossy1200** · 9th September 2014, 19:30

Originally Posted by haydes55

I don't see the problem or why you would want to fix it.

Sounds like a great bike.

**EJK** · 9th September 2014, 19:54

Originally Posted by ninjaturtle

...i know that they have decent bottom end power for a 250 and no traction control but...

**Tazz** · 9th September 2014, 20:03

Originally Posted by ninjaturtle

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

Shinko 006 Podium, check the reviews though, otherwise you can go slightly bigger or smaller depending on your bike (160/6018 might fit?).
Have a bit of a nose around google.
They have an annoying as shit website but cycletreads have a good range, might be good to check to see your options.

**ninjaturtle** · 9th September 2014, 21:23

Originally Posted by Tazz

Shinko 006 Podium, check the reviews though, otherwise you can go slightly bigger or smaller depending on your bike (160/6018 might fit?).
Have a bit of a nose around google.
They have an annoying as shit website but cycletreads have a good range, might be good to check to see your options.

cheers for your help! almost everyone else that has commented have been fuckwits about it..