How long for "Break In"
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Larry Simpson
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How long for "Break In"
I know i have read this in some of the posts... but I have read literally hundreds of them in my initial research and my current searches aren't returning anything... so here goes...
I just mounted my gytt 205/70/15. What is the "Break In" and for how long? By this, I guess the points are:
1) How do I ride (not on freeways?, not on windy roads?, not faster than a certain speed?, not hard into corners (I think this is what I read)?, anything else?)
2) How long until "anything goes"?
Thanks for all of your insight!
I just mounted my gytt 205/70/15. What is the "Break In" and for how long? By this, I guess the points are:
1) How do I ride (not on freeways?, not on windy roads?, not faster than a certain speed?, not hard into corners (I think this is what I read)?, anything else?)
2) How long until "anything goes"?
Thanks for all of your insight!
SLCvtx1300R- Number of posts : 4
Location : Salt Lake City, Utah
Registration date : 2009-09-09
RE HOW LONG FOR BREAK IN?
Ride on all roads,just use a little common sense,don't get over aggressive until you get the feel for the tire and scuff it up a little.No big deal,just use common sense and enjoy ,enjoy,enjoy. It just gets better from here.Find the right tire pressure for you and ride
Larry Simpson- Number of posts : 1007
Age : 74
Location : Okmulgee,Ok
Registration date : 2008-08-18
Re: How long for "Break In"
+1 at jerry's comment. Get rid of the molding on the CT and tyrn it up slowly.
Try out different situations like grids in the road to see how the bike reacts.
After that, you're better then ever.
Try out different situations like grids in the road to see how the bike reacts.
After that, you're better then ever.
CaribCruiser- Number of posts : 673
Age : 62
Location : Curacao, Dutch Caribbean
Registration date : 2007-12-16
Re: How long for "Break In"
Takes about 300 miles on most cts mc tires only take about 100 miles.
wayne- Number of posts : 623
Age : 72
Location : Roseburg OR.
Registration date : 2007-12-18
Re: How long for "Break In"
The second thing for waiting so long is the mental game of it being a car tire and to get used the characteristics of the new tire. If you are comfortable with the tire...go far it!
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twin1300- Admin
- Number of posts : 4689
Age : 64
Location : Denham Springs, La.
Registration date : 2007-12-14
Re: How long for "Break In"
All CT mfgs recommend a break in period whether or not mold release is used. I think Michelin still uses mold release. But like with any new tire, put some miles on it to get used to it. Take it to a parking lot and do some figure 8s. Do some hard breaking and get used to it before you go scraping pegs. Enjoy!
Steve-O- Moderate user
- Number of posts : 1153
Age : 65
Location : Dallas, TX
Registration date : 2008-02-05
Re: How long for "Break In"
when i first put my ct on,i was a bit mental about it.you know,taking extra precautions lol.wich in the end i found was a waste of brain space.it rode and handled like a dream from day 1.
85V-TWIN- Number of posts : 176
Age : 58
Location : portland,tn
Registration date : 2009-07-13
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