New Tires are Slick

fujimumu · August 24th, 2011, 01:04 PM

I had my rear tire changed today from the stinky IRC to a nice Dunlop GT501 and I wasn't aware that I should take it easy for a while until the tire wears a bit.

So I was turning left from a traffic light onto a three lane highway, going for the left lane. After coming around the concrete divider I gunned it like I usually do and my baby Ninja spun the poop out of my new tire causing me to lowside and get closer to the road than I would have liked to. I slid on my butt for maybe 15 feet after hitting the pavement with my elbow and hip.

After the initial shock wore off in a few seconds I got up and picked up my baby to find the left side fairings pretty rashed up, the footpeg/shifter broken off, the blinker was a few feet behind the bike next to the footpeg, and the spring came off of my kickstand. nice folks behind me stopped and got out, asked if I was ok and helped me walk the bike to the side of the road.

I had to call my dad and shove the Ninja into his minivan since I couldn't ride it home with no footpeg or shifter, something I had to do two years ago on my first lowside.

Other than that myself and the bike are ok, parts have been ordered and the repair process has begun.

bdavison · August 24th, 2011, 01:06 PM

oops...yeah...it takes a little while to scrub them in. But once you do...the GT501's stick like glue. Shame about your mishap, but you'll like them once they do get broke in.

Live2ride · August 24th, 2011, 01:10 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your crash, I'm very surprised the dealer employees didn't tell you to take it easy. There are tons of posts and a lot of threads about this if I remember correctly. Hopefully the repairs get done quickly so your back on the road. Goodluck.

Alex · August 24th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Sorry to hear about this; glad you're OK. Unfortunately this is a pretty common mishap; the subject description you chose for this thread is spot-on.

fujimumu · August 24th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Yea, the guy who stopped to help me was actually at the dealer as I was leaving and he said, "Didn't they tell you to take it easy for the first 100 miles or so?" But I think he could tell that they didn't.

reaperw · August 24th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Makes me not want to get new tires.I glad at leaste someone stop to help and not just drove by

DerTeufel · August 24th, 2011, 08:24 PM

Wiping the tires down with a brake cleaner soaked rag helps to get that coating off.

pilotgeorge747 · August 24th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerTeufel

Wiping the tires down with a brake cleaner soaked rag helps to get that coating off.

That's an interesting idea I may have to use when I put on my new tires. Any opinion on the sandpaper idea as well?

vnranger · August 25th, 2011, 12:27 AM

Sorry to hear that

Toly · August 25th, 2011, 06:13 AM

Just curious, why do you believe that stock IRCs stink?

azimmer11 · August 25th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

Just curious, why do you believe that stock IRCs stink?

im not sure why everyone dislikes them...they work fine for me

Alex · August 25th, 2011, 10:22 AM

You got IRC's on an '08? Or you replaced the originals with IRC's?

azimmer11 · August 25th, 2011, 10:26 AM

they were already on from the previous owner

DjDiablo · August 25th, 2011, 10:54 AM

Come on IRC's are a ok tire!!!

Not a good tire!!!

If u want to go pro get this http://www.michelinpilotroad3.com/en/

120 front and 160 back!!!

Than your good

Snake · August 25th, 2011, 11:22 AM

Sorry to hear about that. They should have warned you about that at the shop.

backinthesaddleagain · August 25th, 2011, 11:55 AM

Some shops around here stamp the bill you get for a tire change saying to go easy the first 100 or so miles. Sorry to hear that.

backinthesaddleagain · August 25th, 2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaperw

Makes me not want to get new tires.I glad at leaste someone stop to help and not just drove by

Didnt the bike come off the showroom floor with new tires?

fujimumu · August 25th, 2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

Just curious, why do you believe that stock IRCs stink?

I've had some slippy experiences with the IRC's in the rain. My '09 came stock with them and I haven't had a chance to really ride with any other tire so I can't make an accurate comparison.

August 24th, 2011, 01:04 PM	#1
fujimumu ninjette.org member Name: Kensai Location: New Jersey Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103	New Tires are Slick I had my rear tire changed today from the stinky IRC to a nice Dunlop GT501 and I wasn't aware that I should take it easy for a while until the tire wears a bit. So I was turning left from a traffic light onto a three lane highway, going for the left lane. After coming around the concrete divider I gunned it like I usually do and my baby Ninja spun the poop out of my new tire causing me to lowside and get closer to the road than I would have liked to. I slid on my butt for maybe 15 feet after hitting the pavement with my elbow and hip. After the initial shock wore off in a few seconds I got up and picked up my baby to find the left side fairings pretty rashed up, the footpeg/shifter broken off, the blinker was a few feet behind the bike next to the footpeg, and the spring came off of my kickstand. nice folks behind me stopped and got out, asked if I was ok and helped me walk the bike to the side of the road. I had to call my dad and shove the Ninja into his minivan since I couldn't ride it home with no footpeg or shifter, something I had to do two years ago on my first lowside. Other than that myself and the bike are ok, parts have been ordered and the repair process has begun. Last futzed with by fujimumu; August 25th, 2011 at 06:16 PM. Reason: Added Pictures

August 24th, 2011, 01:10 PM	#3
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I'm sorry to hear about your crash, I'm very surprised the dealer employees didn't tell you to take it easy. There are tons of posts and a lot of threads about this if I remember correctly. Hopefully the repairs get done quickly so your back on the road. Goodluck. __________________________________________________

August 24th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Sorry to hear about this; glad you're OK. Unfortunately this is a pretty common mishap; the subject description you chose for this thread is spot-on. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 25th, 2011, 10:22 AM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	You got IRC's on an '08? Or you replaced the originals with IRC's? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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August 24th, 2011, 01:06 PM	#2
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	oops...yeah...it takes a little while to scrub them in. But once you do...the GT501's stick like glue. Shame about your mishap, but you'll like them once they do get broke in.

August 24th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#5
fujimumu ninjette.org member Name: Kensai Location: New Jersey Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103	Yea, the guy who stopped to help me was actually at the dealer as I was leaving and he said, "Didn't they tell you to take it easy for the first 100 miles or so?" But I think he could tell that they didn't.

August 24th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#6
reaperw ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: newmarket Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 191	Makes me not want to get new tires.I glad at leaste someone stop to help and not just drove by

August 24th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#7
DerTeufel ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Wildomar Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2009 KTM 690 SMC, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (track bike) Posts: 172	Wiping the tires down with a brake cleaner soaked rag helps to get that coating off.

August 25th, 2011, 12:27 AM	#9
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891	Sorry to hear that

August 25th, 2011, 06:13 AM	#10
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Just curious, why do you believe that stock IRCs stink?

August 25th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#13
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	they were already on from the previous owner

August 25th, 2011, 10:54 AM	#14
DjDiablo ninjette.org member Name: Djalma Location: Curitiba-PR BRASIL Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2010 - FI - Blue Posts: 90	Come on IRC's are a ok tire!!! Not a good tire!!! If u want to go pro get this http://www.michelinpilotroad3.com/en/ 120 front and 160 back!!! Than your good

August 25th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#15
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Sorry to hear about that. They should have warned you about that at the shop.

August 25th, 2011, 11:55 AM	#16
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Some shops around here stamp the bill you get for a tire change saying to go easy the first 100 or so miles. Sorry to hear that.