Why do burnouts?

**Brownbikerbabe** · 27th August 2010, 14:25

I didn't know where to post this question, but I am curious, dumb question maybe but
I don't see cruiser riders doing this and after seeing some burnout vids on our vids section...what is the purpose of a burnout, other than making alot of smelly burnt rubber smoke and a skid mark on the road?

Is there some functionality to it in terms of tires sticking to the road more or something?

**"D" FZ1** · 27th August 2010, 14:32

If you have to ask, you don't understand !!!!!

**Grubber** · 27th August 2010, 14:37

Originally Posted by "D" FZ1

If you have to ask, you don't understand !!!!!

and thats a perfect answer??

Have to admit i have no idea what the big buzz is either. don't particularly like spending money on tires as it is without burning them off in 2 minutes.

**Juzz976** · 27th August 2010, 14:48

It removes flat spots from rear wheel lockups?

The only time some people can have somewhat controlled loss of traction on their bikes?

**DMNTD:Me** · 27th August 2010, 14:51

Originally Posted by Grubber

Have to admit i have no idea what the big buzz is either. don't particularly like spending money on tires as it is without burning them off in 2 minutes.

Good way to rark it before having a worn tyre replaced

**tamarillo** · 27th August 2010, 14:55

I think it is as simple as you surmise - fun. I believe in actual drags they do it to get tyres warm and sticky and get some rubber on to track to make it sticky - but I suspect the drama of it is also a factor - got to please spectators.

I have too much mechanical sympathy to enjoy it - the revs and noise sounds like engine explode to me.

**Maha** · 27th August 2010, 15:00

More often than not it seems a perfect 'look at me' scenario....and I look

We still have an unfinished circle on our driveway that resembles the letter 'C' thanks to Tony Frost

**EJK** · 27th August 2010, 15:06

Entertainmnent

**nodrog:Me** · 27th August 2010, 15:08

Originally Posted by Brownbabe

........I don't see cruiser riders doing this ...............?

Me neither, lol

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...y+burnout&aq=f

Fanny

**Brownbikerbabe** · 27th August 2010, 15:08

Originally Posted by "D" FZ1

If you have to ask, you don't understand !!!!!

Erm...ya...that's exactly "why" I asked! To understand!!!

To the rest of you...THANK you for the explanations, I thought it has to do with speed or traction....but now I see its just for the same reason we do donuts on the parking lots here when we get a shit load of snow....just for fun!