Scrubbing In...

First time I scrubbed in new tyres I was paranoid. No need. Tarmac for all of it, just don't throw it on its ear right away. Steady lean angles, increasing as the miles go. After about 40-50 miles I was good to go, but they do usually say more. Saying that, I've always had a hate for dunlops in cold weather. Make sure it's warm.

 

I wouldn't worry about it unless it's wet. Coupe of miles should do; once the shine has gone they are good to go...

 

As above just gentle throttle and brakes for first few miles

 

just take it steady for 100 miles and you'll be fine. Thats the advice i always get given when i get new tyres.

 

100 MILES?!! Bloody hell! All you're doing is getting the release agent (its how they get them out of the mould) off the tyre which happens as you roll over the road surface. Just don't chuck it on its edge till the surface is dull

 

As an example I had these fitted last Friday. They've done 16 miles. I need to find some nice left handers but I had no slips on them. Just make sure they're warm and be progressive rather than worry about them

 

I wonder how often a tyre manufacturer goes to get their new tyre approved for road use and the authorities take 1 look at the amount of tread they have and tell them to piss off.

 

Don't knock a supercorsa, love those tyres to bits. They do take the piss a bit though but surprisingly capable in the wet.

 

I once did a tutored track weekend with brand-spanking, never-been-used, Michelin Pilot Race tyres, or whatever they were. The guy teaching my little group of 10 was the ex Supersport champion of France - a great bloke but a complete headcase. He said we should follow him around the circuit for some laps; every lap the first rider would drop off to the back of the bunch. I asked him about the pace and my new tyres and was told not to worry about it; we'd only by going gently. Hmm. His idea of gentle and mine were somewhat different. Still, the tyres only stepped out on the first couple of laps, and after that were entirely fine. Not necessarily the way I would recommend scrubbing in new tyres. But 100 miles? I don't think so.

 

I had my tyres done a couple of weeks ago and the technician said take it easy for 100 miles or so. I am guessing his advice was a tad over cautious then from what you guys are saying.

 

I'd say so. I don't blame people for covering their backs but as advice goes its pretty wooley. 'Take it easy' is ones mans pottering and anothers 'not-quite-getting-your-knee-down'!

I just bear in mind theyre new and be very aware of them. Having said that, theres nothing like the feeling of a new tyre after taking off a horrible old squared off one!

 

No knocking, think they look good and makes sense to have as little groove as possible if you only ride in the dry (like me). Just surprised what they can get away with.

 

100 miles is about right. It's not just the release agent on the surface you need to worry about - you need to go through heat cycles to 'set' the rubber properly for the rest of its life.

 

After working in the bike trade for many a year,we were always told to tell customers to take it easy for the first 100 miles.....just sayin'

 

Meh. Just ride steadily for a bit and don't go banzai. They're not covered in Vaseline you know. Enjoy

 

FFS. *Now* you tell me.

No wonder I'm sore.

 

How to break in new motorcycle tyres - Motorbike Writer

Found it in the internet so it must be true.......

 

If it's a decent day then usually within 10 miles on the road they are warmed up and scrubbed to the edges.
On track I used to scrub them in practise (gently to the edge for 3 or 4 laps) then use tyre warmers and ride as hard as I could on the warm up lap.
In both cases I think this is the best the tyre ever performs and it gets worse with more heat cycles. On the road you adjust accordingly and mainly subconsciously. On track I liked new 'uns when I could afford it.

OGR

 

What Mr OGR said, Brand new tyres get scrubbed on the warm-up lap