New back tire advice

[Nimbus]

Hi all,

just got my bandit in for its mot, a service, and having a new back tire fitted while I'm at it.

I know I've got to be 'careful' with it to begin with, but for how long, and what shouldn't I do ?

I take it the idea is to wear off the top bit of rubber, so it goes grippy, but how does that work on the edges of the tire, as appose to the middle bit that I normally use

Had my first go as a pillion today to on the way back from the bikeshop... weee... is it weird or what

cheers,
Nimbus

[TPS]

I normally do a couple of miles from the tyre garage giving it a bit of weaving from side to side then find a big roundabout and go round it slowly leaning more and more over untill the shiny finish has gone.

[rich_vw]

I've always use the 100mile (or a good run out on a warm day) rule but to be fair I generally get good use out of the whole tyre while riding.

The whole idea is to 'scrub' off the silicone/oil (or what ever it mayb) type product they use to protect the tyres while in storage.

Rich

[Chilli]

Just go easy on the throttle, and don't go looking to get your knee down for a while!

[Carl-H]

Just make sure your in the dry and ride normally but don't lean as much at first and gradually lean further so your never on just the new bit of the tyre and there's always some gpippy rubber on the floor.

[Nimbus]

cheers guys

looks like I need to stop at a decent roundabout on my way home tonight then

[sprinter885]

50-100 miles is generally accepted as a guide. I believe the initial slipperyness is due to the "Release fluid" that's incorporated to help the tyre come out of the mould when "cooked". It still applies to car tyres tho' less of a safety risk with them but they too should still be "bedded in" over 50 or so miles to avoid internal damage.

[Brummmie]

You need to get the tyre hot to burn off the releasing agents. Once the tyre has been up to full operating temperature the tyre will be good to go.