Comments on: Slippery Scooter Tires

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:09:49 +0000

Charlie6: The mold release compound definitely can impede the traction. Some manufacturers say they don’t use it anymore but not sure which. Regardless, I think it prudent to break in new tires. Only means a little restraint…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:08:14 +0000

Fred: 500miles would be a lot for a little scooter tire. They really spin around a lot more than a car tire. Not sure about the wire brush. Seems like it might tear the rubber up a bit. Maybe a sanding block would be better?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:05:46 +0000

william0603 (Len): I usually try for at least 50 miles and usually 100 before I become completely comfortable with the traction.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:04:40 +0000

Scotty Moon: I think more than a few riders have learned that lesson…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:03:54 +0000

VStar Lady: Pennsylvania isn’t selling those kind of brownies yet!

By: Charlie6

Charlie6 — Sun, 11 May 2014 19:19:15 +0000

Yep, that anti-mold coating they put on new tires can be quite slippery….I always try and keep things cautious for first 100 miles or so.

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:34:42 +0000

I just put a new set of Kumho tires on my car, and they recommended a 500 mile break-in period. I have read of motorcyclists who give the tread area of their brand new tires a light scrubbing with a wire brush before using them. I’m about to replace my scooter’s rear tire with a new one. I think I’ll try this wire brush method — but I’ll still take it easy for the first couple of hundred miles.

By: william0603

william0603 — Sun, 11 May 2014 10:42:45 +0000

Hi Steve , all is looking good mate.
Glad everything went successfully.
How long do you recommend bedding in the new tyres?
Regards
Len

By: Scotty Moon

Scotty Moon — Sun, 11 May 2014 03:35:57 +0000

My first and only accident was riding on wet pavement after I had a new back tire installed. That’s a slippery combo.

By: VStar Lady

VStar Lady — Sun, 11 May 2014 02:52:36 +0000

Could be a real adventure depending on the brownie recipe 😉