VFR400 tyres and sports tyre vs sport tourer warm up.

[westie]

Yes- i agree, for the front tyre. Rear tyre it's just not neccessary it's easy to control most losses in traction.. and wears out WAY to quick. As long as i have total confidence in front. But another reason is that i would like to have the back let go before the front, rather than at the same time or front letting go before... that is real bad..

Lol that may be an issue for you because of using sub mega tyres.

[racefactory]

what ya mean?

[vtec]

What he's saying is that you are on shinkos, and the angle you are losing traction at isn't huge, and thus is a lot easier to react to and control before you hit the ground. Still I agree with your theory. I would go BT090's. But GPRA10 front and GPR100 rear will be good and last plenty.

Have you looked at the Michelin Pilot Powers'? Don't know if they do an 18" rear though.

[racefactory]

They don't as far as i'm aware so no not really.

[racefactory]

To avoid starting a new thread:

Ok so just got myself some second hand BT090 tyres from cycle treads. Should be fitting them within few days.

question: I got told by someone that you also need to scrub second hand tyres in? I can't see the logic behind this, can someone explain this please? Couldnt find anything on internet either...

[lostinflyz]

To avoid starting a new thread:

Ok so just got myself some second hand BT090 tyres from cycle treads. Should be fitting them within few days.

question: I got told by someone that you also need to scrub second hand tyres in? I can't see the logic behind this, can someone explain this please? Couldnt find anything on internet either...

theres no need to but a casual ride to check them overs a bright idea. often they can be covered in oil or brake fluid or god knows what else, and to check for punctures leaks or other misc. shit that may kill you. hahaha.

[westie]

Good work. You'll love those 090's. And you should start trying some wheelies

[racefactory]

Good work. You'll love those 090's. And you should start trying some wheelies

... the first gear does about 110kph... Maybe another bike...

New Gymkhana club (this kind of thing- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3z1...eature=related) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=74

[westie]

... the first gear does about 110kph... Maybe another bike...

New Gymkhana club (this kind of thing- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3z1...eature=related) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=74

Your vfr is the perfect bike for wheelies.
Pull them up at 5000rpm with a push pull then stand up style. Well balanced bike for it too.