Tire question

bob706 · October 21st, 2010, 05:37 PM

I just finished installing some new tires - Michelin Pilots 110/140. It's the first tire change for the bike (my first bike) and boy does it ride way different. I guess I am still used to my old 501's with 14k on them. My question - is there a break in period for new tires?

TrueFader · October 21st, 2010, 05:46 PM

just ride carfully for the first 50-150 miles. have to have the rubber meet asphalt a bit before it cozies up

backinthesaddleagain · October 21st, 2010, 05:54 PM

Even on the OEM tires you should ease them in the first 100 miles. Still some slipperiness due to the chemicals in the tires that help them release from the mold - not 100% technically good statement by me, but safety first. Maybe someone else has a better explanation.

Bleak21 · October 21st, 2010, 06:14 PM

Here is an example of the danger of oem tires. Poor guy, had a new bike and was all ATGATT'd ready to go =(

Link to original page on YouTube.

bob706 · October 21st, 2010, 07:11 PM

Thanks guys

I rode around the neighborhood, maybe 20 mph tops and through a few corners the bike felt a little loose.

backinthesaddleagain · October 21st, 2010, 07:13 PM

Theoretically too 100 miles might be more than you need to ease them. Leaning at lower speeds to scrub the edges will work too. I think they go with 100 miles just figuring in that amount of time you will get the tires worked pretty well, straights, lefts, rights. And since riding is so much fun 100 miles comes and goes quick anyway.

October 21st, 2010, 05:37 PM	#1
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Tire question I just finished installing some new tires - Michelin Pilots 110/140. It's the first tire change for the bike (my first bike) and boy does it ride way different. I guess I am still used to my old 501's with 14k on them. My question - is there a break in period for new tires?

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October 21st, 2010, 05:46 PM	#2
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	just ride carfully for the first 50-150 miles. have to have the rubber meet asphalt a bit before it cozies up

October 21st, 2010, 05:54 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Even on the OEM tires you should ease them in the first 100 miles. Still some slipperiness due to the chemicals in the tires that help them release from the mold - not 100% technically good statement by me, but safety first. Maybe someone else has a better explanation.

October 21st, 2010, 06:14 PM	#4
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	Here is an example of the danger of oem tires. Poor guy, had a new bike and was all ATGATT'd ready to go =( Link to original page on YouTube.

October 21st, 2010, 07:11 PM	#5
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys I rode around the neighborhood, maybe 20 mph tops and through a few corners the bike felt a little loose.

October 21st, 2010, 07:13 PM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Theoretically too 100 miles might be more than you need to ease them. Leaning at lower speeds to scrub the edges will work too. I think they go with 100 miles just figuring in that amount of time you will get the tires worked pretty well, straights, lefts, rights. And since riding is so much fun 100 miles comes and goes quick anyway.