New tyres

[The Disapproving Brit]

My back tyre had an MOT advisory about a cracked sidewall and my front has some kind of slow puncture, so they're both getting replaced with some nice new BT45's on Monday.

I've heard all the dire warnings about how easy it is to land on your arse with new rubber - is it just a case of taking it easy for the first tankful or is there anything more that needs taking into account?
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Current Bikes: 1983 Honda VF400FD / 2003 Honda VT750 Shadow
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[Hefty]

New tyres have a thin layer of wax on them. I don't think you have to take it easy as long as the first tank full, some people just do a mini burnout to break them in and thats enough I think?

Good excuse to watch this again though..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4
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[daverave999]

Watching this with interest, as I'm getting two new tyres fitted to the Diversion on Saturday. Thought I'd get them on before the weather gets worse!
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2007 Versys 650 2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
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[J4mes]

I scrubbed mine in all the way to the edges after 50 miles of riding on a hot day

Not so sure I'd try it this time of year though

[-Matt-]

I had the same worries on my first new tyres. In dry weather i found no big difference. Took it easy, didnt go too fast on roundabouts for a bit and felt (maybe in my mind) normal after a couple of hours but be cautious of the sides still i guess as id you remove the layer from most of the tyre having taken it easy then really lean it over hard for the first time the outer area could be a bit dodgy.

Slow n steady gradually returning to full confidence riding is the thing really

[Andy_Pagin]

Tyres nowadays don't need much scrubbing in, just take it easy for fifty miles, personally I've never felt jittery on new rubber.
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[P.addy]

I put a new tyre on a GSXR1000 when it was on loan to me, near October time and nailed it from the word go. It is all some stupid scare tactics for you to take it easy, just ride it as normal

[Pigeon]

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[P.addy]

[chris-red]

Just be progressive, don;t go full powah for a while, you don't have to ride like a granny just be smooth and gradually increase your sharpness, lean etc. I'm normally happy with mine within 10 miles.
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[P.addy]

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[chris-red]

[chris-red]

I don't know where the video is but here is a screen shot.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/27177_347472818475_5510327_n.jpg
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Pigeon]

[Louise]

With 7 years of riding I had my first new tread on the rear last December. Ive heard rubbing it lightly with sandpaper can help? Or is someone taking the p*ss I lost the rear as soon as I left the garage but managed to keep it upright. Ive always brougt partworn with good ammount of tread left. However af the trip to Devon last month my front needs replacing & both garages near me dont do partworn anymore

[P.addy]

[P.addy]

[daverave999]

Well I made it home alive after picking the bike up this evening. Took it very easy as the roads were wet (not raining though thankfully) but not done many miles yet as I wanted to check the pressures before taking it out properly.

Not noticed any difference yet between the 130 (standard) put on to replace the 140.
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2007 Versys 650 2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
HT: Imagine a bike......A bike designed by way of crude polls, assembled by cretins using the finest hammers that Lidl had on offer.