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10-28-2012, 01:45 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: 2006 Triumph Scrambler
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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Scrubbing New Tires
Just got a pair of Pirelli Sport Demons on the Scrambler. Tips for breaking them in?
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10-28-2012, 01:58 PM
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SOTP Vintage Series Main Motorcycle: 2005 Bonneville Blue 790
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Location: Central Maryland, USA
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Ride the bike.
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2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Uni filter, no snorkel, 118/40/NBZT "Thruxton" needles/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s, Ricor Intiminators, Dunlop GT501s, D9 gauge panel.
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10-28-2012, 02:04 PM
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Powerbike Main Motorcycle: 2012 Thruxton
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There was a time when mold release compond used in the manufacture of motorcycle tires required using caution and gradually increasing your lean angle over time so as to not side out. I don't know if that's still the case, but seems like a good idea. Better to error on the slide of caution.
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Originally Posted by Flogger520
Just got a pair of Pirelli Sport Demons on the Scrambler. Tips for breaking them in?
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10-28-2012, 04:27 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: 2006 Triumph Scrambler
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Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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Thanks Balto, you're very witty. I was under the assumption that it was an outdated practice, but my mechanic just told me to take it easy for 100 miles. Wanted to see if there were any other thoughts/opinions.
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10-28-2012, 09:00 PM
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Grand Prix 250 Main Motorcycle: Thruxton 900 "Crumpet"
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Few manufacturers use mold release these days like the old days. Just ride normally and make sure the tires are warm before leaning it over hard. I have Sport Demons, broke em in with normal city riding and gradually increased the lean angles.
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10-28-2012, 09:13 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: 2007 Speed Triple
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baltobonneville
Ride the bike.
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This.
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Originally Posted by asp125
...gradually increased the lean angles.
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And this.
I've never had issues with new street tires.
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10-28-2012, 10:07 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: 2006 Triumph Scrambler
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Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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Cool, dig it. Thanks guys.
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10-29-2012, 02:38 AM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: Black Thruxton 08
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Go easy on low speed corners, as in intersections. Very easy to end up sitting on the road. Corners taken at speed are better, keep an eye on how much shiny chicken strip you have. As the shiny virgin part is worn then you are good to go.
Simmo
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10-29-2012, 02:44 AM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: 2011 bonneville t100
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I had new F/R tires mounted,and road home in the rain.
I had no problems.
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10-29-2012, 09:03 AM
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SOTP Vintage Series Main Motorcycle: 2005 Bonneville Blue 790
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Location: Central Maryland, USA
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You'd think that if they're really slippery when newly mounted, more manufacturers would have been sued by now, this being the US. I suppose that it would be wise to not do twisties at maximum speed straight out of the shop, but other than that, I've never noticed any slipperiness.
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2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Uni filter, no snorkel, 118/40/NBZT "Thruxton" needles/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s, Ricor Intiminators, Dunlop GT501s, D9 gauge panel.
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