Second that. Diablos are no worse than any other tire I've ridden for scrubbing in. Were you asking about trying to scrub them with a brush or something? If so please perish the though.
If you really want to scare yourself and you are a track kind of guy try out a set of Pilot Race tires which are great into their heat cycle but slicker than snail snot when cold. The warm up lap on a set of those pups will get your attention.
Goo Gone will remove most of the greasy feeling and helps a lot. But they will still need some miles before being 100%. Goo Gone available at most auto parts or walmart.
Actually, there is a way chemically to make them sticky. Wiping down the tire surface with acetone (CAUTION: PROTECT YOUR SKIN IF YOU DO THIS!) will soften and remove a little surface layer and leave it tacky. Clean by wiping down with rubbing alcohol to remove any left over acetone/rubber goo. I did this when I picked up my second Suzuki in Portland, OR 1980, the day after Mt St Helens blew. It was raining with ash on the ground (very slick) and I was able to make it home in one piece. Do at your own risk, however, as I don't know what effect this has on initial tire wear (mine did OK). It may shorten the life of the newer tires a little but it does increase initial stickiness. I think the traditional way is really the best unless you are in a situation like I was.
By cosmic coincidence I faced this exact same issue myself after getting a new rear this afternoon. Usually I take it real easy for the first 50 miles or so but this afternoon the bike felt good so I started pushing it just a little trying to elicit a bit of sideways stylee. Sure enough them sportecs are good and slidey when they're fresh. I had a lot of fun getting them to step out and pretending to be riding like The Doctor himself. Wish I could do that when the release compound was gone!
Using the precations the original poster cautioned, Methyl Ethyl Ketone works even better! It's also great for taking the dead rubber off the sidewalls of your cage. Makes 'em look like new.
I tinks dat youse should just takes it e-z for da first fitty miles likes dese guys be's sayin'......but one ting I likes ta do wit da front tire FIRST TING is ta drags da front brake wit da bike upright - Be careful, just squeeze dat front brake till it feels like it's startin ta brakes loose, then hold it dere for a sec or tree. You'll feel it get better grip, then squeeze dat front brake a bit harder, repeat until it feels like it'll stop quick. Dis way at least ya can stop da bike upright incase of an emergency stop in da first fifty miles er so.
The method I used on my Diablo's was a little bleach and a nylon bristled scrub brush. Was the front and rear tire with bleach and water to get rid of some of the release compond on the tire (still take it easy for the first 50mi. or so). Worked for me!
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