[sportbike_pilot]

Re: To scrub-in your tires....

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.

 

[32394]

Trade them in for used tires.

 

[22910]

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.

 

[obandoj]

Twisty road, medium pace, 10 minutes you are done, don't be a wimp!!!

 

[47340]

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.

 

[sarnali]

Why don't you just pretend you're Valantino Rossi, find some tight turns and do power slides? Didn't anyone tell you bikes are supposed to be fun?

Wet windy roads+new tires+500lb street bikes =the most fun you can have with your drawers on.

 

[torrnado]

this has to be the most entertaining thread i've read in a long time!

you guys are sick! i feel so at home.

 

[24905]

Apparently a lot of people missed the last part of the last sentence in the original question...

 

[nitrofly]

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!

 

[Pacer]

Re: How do you scrub down new tires?

Excellent Video. Man that makes me jealous.............and not of you longride.

 

[Pacer]

Re: Video on how Sean scrubs his tires

Don't say that or they might.

 

[ehalseth]

Get a supermoto. Then it won't matter. You will be trying to slide it on new/old/decrepit/sticky/awesome/sucky tires.

 

[21379]

Re: How do you scrub down new tires?

Jeez!!

And here I am, worrying about making that tight u-turn in the parking garage at work. Jeez!

 

[21379]

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.

 

[JakeSabre]

Re: How do you scrub down new tires?

I used a wood rasp and scrubbed the edges of the tire, just enough to remove the slick layer. I didnt bother with the center of the tire.

Jake

 

[Uncle_Stashu]

Re: To scrub-in your tires....

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.

 

[jlegrant_zr7s]

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!

 

[33129]

No stoppie on the uni-bike?

 

[33129]

This should be listed under the extreme riding movie clip. Sorry for the error.

 

[35377]

Simple Green and a nylon scrub brush. Rinse thoroughly. Enjoy.