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Originally Posted by Fatherof2
Hi Gang,
First post here.
I just picked up a 2007 250R that I would like to use on the track. As you know, tire choices are limited. That said, if I pick up a set of Shinko's, will that work for a new track rider? I don't intend to try to drag my elbows. I just want to have fun and learn. However, I would also like to be able to safely experience some degree of lean angle and perhaps a little bit of semi aggressive riding. Thoughts?
Thanks for any input!
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If you've never ridden on track, the street tyres you're on now, will be absolutely fine. Make sure you have a pressure meter you can trust (not a given with meters) and make sure you warm the tyres before trying heroics.
Street tires WILL NOT go out from under you. You will not have a low side crash. Normal tyres are much more capable than 99,9% of track beginners. And no, none of us is the 0,1% exception. I say warm them, ride them until you're clearly unsatisfied with their instability . You might get surprisingly lot of use out of them.