| Author | Message | ||
     Igneroid |
On a recent trip to Edmonton, I purchased a set of Michelin Road Pilot 2's for the M2. While I was buying them, another biker fella was tellin me how great they were and such but he warned me that the tire is covered in Mold Release(whatever that is) an that the tires are slippery as hell till it gets worn off. My question is, how do you wear it off without kllin yerself?? | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Just ride them for about 50 miles in a normal way, wouldn't advise extreme cornering, just sane stuff. That should get the slickness off your tires. | ||
| Etennuly |
You can also ride slow and do extreme weaving from side to side. If you have ever watched auto racing you see it done in all forms from dirt tracks to Nascar to Indy cars. | ||
| Swampy |
I always wash my tires after putting them on. I use some dish washer soap and scrub them with a scrub brush and rinse them off. | ||
| Deoppressoliber |
wipe them down, lightly, with brake parts cleaner (not carb cleaner) prior to the first ride | ||
| Bcordb3 |
All good advise. Let us know how you like the PR 2's. I have been PR's on my last two bikes and like them alot. Would like to try the PR 2. (Message edited by BCordb3 on June 19, 2008) | ||
| M1combat |
I wash them with one of those dish sponges with the rough material on one side. I use dish washing soap. After that I take it easy gradually increasing lean angle for about 10-15 miles. | ||
| Aldaytona |
I washed my new Pirellis down with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, just seemed like the right thing to do....................... | ||
| Igneroid |
I washed my new Pirellis down with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, just seemed like the right thing to do....................... Now why the hell didja do that??? If everyone keeps using up the extra virgins, there aint gonna be any left in a year or so... | ||
| Jimduncan69 |
you can't have new virgins unless you use the old ones.....geesh everyone knows that.....lol | ||
| Ratbuell |
+1 on the good post-install wash. Since it sounds like that wasn't an option for you in this case, sane riding and gradually increasing your leans will do it. Maybe some straightline stuff through gravel or dirt to help scrub them down. You're gonna love the PR2's. I have a set on my S2 and so far they've been awesome. Heat up quick, tip in predictably, and stick great leaned over. Too soon to tell on mileage (<500 so far) but I'm hoping for good things. And, they're great in the rain too. | ||
| Tramp |
How can a prewash not be an option? ps- use brake parts cleaner, as soaps and detergents don't do much against the release polymers. Brake cleaners , when applied sparingly, don't hurt the rubber much, either. carb cleaners, however, will. | ||
| Igneroid |
Well, thanks everyone for the tips on this. I had never heard of this "condition" before(bein a non rider for 25+ years musta had somthing to do with it). Just an observation but doesn't this condition open tire manufacturers to liability issues?? | ||
| Tramp |
NO, it does NOT. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
You can also ride slow and do extreme weaving from side to side. That's how I broke mine in. Love that new tire smell/feel. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Dirt roads, dirt parking lots. that will grind the new off of your tire pretty quickly. | ||
| Djkaplan |
I've never done anything but take it easy for the first few miles. Just don't dive into corners until you get the tires scrubbed in and be extra careful in the wet. One time I pulled out into a busy street with fresh tires and did an incredible feet up powerslide in front of two lanes of traffic - it must have looked spectacular. It happened so fast, I didn't get a chance to freak out. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Those are the best kinds. When got my bike new, I had to scrub the tires off. I affixed some Titanium plates to my boot soles and lit the rear tire leaving the dealership. I used my feet to steady the bike while I cleaned off the tire leaning the bike side to side while power sliding through the intersection, and the shower of sparks gave warning to oncomming traffic that I was performing a critical motorcycle safety procedure. It was all over in a matter of seconds and my tires were as good as used. | ||
| Bill0351 |
Good thread for today! I am currently waiting for the call that my new set of Road Attacks are done being mounted to my Cyclone. My new Lyndall Gold pads are supposed to be here today too. Should be an interesting weekend of riding. Bill |
