New tyre

[hellokitty]

2 laps of Hampton Downs (crapping myself), after that started scrapping pegs so assumed it was ok, Darren told me they would scrub in quick, he was right

I could just imagine me at Hampton Downs, riding like a nana getting lapped by everyone and generally getting in the way.

I don't think so......

[Antonio]

Many people have said to me to do a burn-out I don't know how hahahaha I would think it would be much easier on your bike than mine!
Anyone want to do a burn out on my bike?

I am more than happy to teach you, pm me if you wanted to learn

[hellokitty]

I am more than happy to teach you, pm me if you wanted to learn

Probably not the safest idea to teach me to do a burnout!

[Antonio]

Probably not the safest idea to teach me to do a burnout!

Burn out it's easier riding a bike. You ride right?!

[hellokitty]

Burn out it's easier riding a bike. You ride right?!

hahaha thats what the guy said to me when I sat my full license.
He said "well you can obviously ride okay as you managed to get here without killing yourself"

[Antonio]

hahaha thats what the guy said to me when I sat my full license.
He said "well you can obviously ride okay as you managed to get here without killing yourself"

Here you, don't be chicken, you can show off front of your friends too. They will go ; oooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa mmmmmmmmmmmm

[bsasuper]

Buy a set of continental road attacks, they dont need to be scrubbed in.

[p.dath]

New tyres do need to be 'scrubbed in'. This is to remove the shiney surface of the tyre that will have a fine film of release agent on it.
Tyres are made in moulds and the moulds are coated with a release agent to aid the release of the tyre when 'set' (made).

I have read many times that most manufacturers don't use mould release agents any more (Michellin being the only except - they still do). Instead they use teflon lined molds. Take a look at this thread where someone wrote to the tyre manufacturers and asked them:
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176572

What do you think about this info KG? I value your opinion highly.

[hellokitty]

Here you, don't be chicken, you can show off front of your friends too. They will go ; oooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa mmmmmmmmmmmm

My friends think I am crazy cos i ride a road bike = I think they are crazy cos they do motox and enduro
I rode at Woodhill and got my ass kicked by a 7 year old

[p.dath]

I like this comment from Pirelli:

Pirelli does not use mold release. Tires are shiny because the general buying public demands that visually a tire look cool, smooth, shiny, and new when they shop for tires in the rack at the dealer. We rely on the smoothness of the mold to get this appearance and to help the tire let go from the mold during production.

I like to say tires are like new shoes, MX boots, or a leather jacket as they need the proper break in time. Regarding getting heat into tires this follows the same idea, only time and friction will put the heat in. I have attached a copy of the brochure so you can read about break in suggestions in the technical area. Ride safe

[hellokitty]

I have read many times that most manufacturers don't use mould release agents any more (Michellin being the only except - they still do). Instead they use teflon lined molds. Take a look at this thread where someone wrote to the tyre manufacturers and asked them:
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176572

What do you think about this info KG? I value your opinion highly.

Personally I have no idea but I will do as the service guy told me - he also mentioned the mold releasing stuff.
As a fairly inexperienced rider I will err on the side of caution

[Goblin]

After fitting new tyres, I always wipe them down with Brakleen on a lint free cloth. While I still take it easy, I've never had "a moment" since using this method.

+1 This method really works.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

I have read many times that most manufacturers don't use mould release agents any more (Michellin being the only except - they still do). Instead they use teflon lined molds. Take a look at this thread where someone wrote to the tyre manufacturers and asked them:
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176572

What do you think about this info KG? I value your opinion highly.

Hi Phil,
Good on the guy for actually asking the question.
I'm sure the answers would be correct seeing as there from the manufacturers themselves.

There is no doubt a new tyre does not reach its optimum grip capabilities until it has been 'scrubbed in' regardless of its new condition having a release agent on it or not.

At the track a wipe over with brake cleaner dissolves any agent or 'dulls' the sheen. As has been mentioned earlier a couple of laps at a progressive pace will see the job done.

For the road a simple gentle ride out for a hour or so will see any shine or release agent gone and re tuned you brain to the new uncharacteristic's the new tyres have given your bike.

I love the feeling my bikes have when new tyres are fitted, they seem lighter and seem to take less effort to steer. The confidence a new set of tyres gives you on the track is always appreciated.

[hellokitty]

For the road a simple gentle ride out for a hour or so will see any shine or release agent gone and re tuned you brain to the new uncharacteristic's the new tyres have given your bike.

I love the feeling my bikes have when new tyres are fitted, they seem lighter and seem to take less effort to steer. The confidence a new set of tyres gives you on the track is always appreciated.

I rode back to work - a total of 30 minutes (I think) I had to go through roadworks and it felt like I was riding on marbles! The back end was twitching on the gravel - all good experience though!