Scrubbing new tyres, yay or nay?

**hospitalfood** · 19th July 2009, 21:00

well i disagree with most, it will do no harm giving it a light sand. did it to the new diablo rosso on the rear of my buell a few weeks ago.

if you manage to get your hand trapped in your bike, give up bikes you are to stupid!

you still need to heat it up though, and a light sand will not help much though it does some good and no harm.

**mossy1200** · 19th July 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Because they were dumb enough to consider sandpapering their new tyres. Justifiable assault, I think the judge would agree...

with 1200 wet/dry how long would it take to justify an assault charge?
Im picking 80 grit would be to quick.

**zx rider** · 19th July 2009, 21:08

I was recently told (at a Puke' trackday) to wipe CRC 'brake clean' all over the tread and wipe dry with a second cloth.
It works, no more silicone release compound and good grip right to the edge. I was on the edge within 5 k's and no slide at all.

**gatch** · 19th July 2009, 21:21

Why on earth would you want to spray harsh solvents onto your tyre, brief or not ???

**beyond** · 19th July 2009, 21:26

I scrub a new tyre in less than 20kms.
You have to get the sucker heated to expend the residues from the mould and get it bedded right.

I head out of the tyre shop using a dry road where possible and get into a light or no traffic area and start throwing the bike from side to side, gradually at first at around 50kmh and just keep building up the lean angle and not keeping it on one side for long so as not to cause slippage.

I weave backwards and forwards like this for a couple of K's at 50kmh and then start opening her up increasing the weave distance for a couple more K's. Then stand up on the pegs and look over the front and all the shiny stuff from about 5mm in from the edge should all be gone. Then I start riding normally but a little more gentle on the corners and start picking up the pace every few K's. By the time 20kms are up the tyres are ready for anything you can throw at them

**Pixie** · 20th July 2009, 09:10

I haven't read such a load of crap (this thread) since the last time I was on KB

**gwigs** · 20th July 2009, 09:25

Just ride it ....take it easy for a while......dont be worry wart

Sanding tyres FFS ...Harden up ride it.

**TOTO** · 20th July 2009, 12:39

waste a fucking good tyre with sand paper ...thats so 2008.

Just go ride it. I've scrubbed new tires in the rain on two occasions now. No problem as long as you are smooth and take it easy.

**MarkH** · 20th July 2009, 13:50

Originally Posted by TOTO

waste a fucking good tyre with sand paper ...thats so 2008.

Just go ride it. I've scrubbed new tires in the rain on two occasions now. No problem as long as you are smooth and take it easy.

Toto has ridden more kms than just about anyone here - and his advice seems pretty good too. Like the man says - go for a ride!

Think about this: What is more fun - sanding a tyre with some sandpaper or taking your bike out for a ride? If you don't like riding then why have a bike? Take it easy and go out for a cruisey ride and above all - enjoy yourself!

**PirateJafa** · 20th July 2009, 14:17

Originally Posted by MarkH

Toto has ridden more kms than just about anyone here - and his advice seems pretty good

You do realise that Toto is the person who I first heard spreading this daft idea around?

**Cheshire Cat** · 20th July 2009, 14:27

Eat a snickers! Get some nuts! and ride.

**MarkH** · 20th July 2009, 15:55

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

You do realise that Toto is the person who I first heard spreading this daft idea around?

That doesn't mean that I can't agree with the post that I quoted. If I disagreed with what he said I would be happy to say so.

**slofox** · 20th July 2009, 17:44

Last time I got new hoops on the bike I asked the dude how long to scrub 'em in. He said "When you forget they're new, they'll be scrubbed in."
Took about 5 km as I remember....I warmed them up by accelerating hard and then slamming on the brakes for a bit...got some pretty funny looks though...

**2wheeldrifter** · 20th July 2009, 18:01

Heat in the the tire is aim really, just get them nice and warm/hot. To do that you do not have to ride like your in a GP race! Rain,hail or shine.... common sense prevails.....

You should be able to feel what the tires are doing and how the bike feels etc etc etc.......