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Motorcycle Forum / Country Specific / Australian Group / September 2008on old tyres...
I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a question about the tyres on it. 2003 model ZZR250, I think it's probably still wearing the tyres it shipped with. The bike has just under 13,000Kms on it, and the tyres still have plenty of meat on them. Do I need to put new tyres on it just 'cos they're old and have been sitting for a while, or are they likely to be OK? I'm about to hand the bike over to a newbie to learn on. TIA, GB  SignatureMy friend Steve is an atheist. He has a bumper sticker that reads "Honk if you love Jesus". When someone honks, he gives them the finger. > I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's > been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > GB Old tyres bad. New tyres good. Boxer >> I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's >> been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Boxer I think as a recent learner, any doubts about tyres would've worried me. If you're an experienced rider and a bit unsure of them yourself I am sure the newbie would appreciate fresh ones. :) >> I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's >> been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > New tyres good. New tyres worse than bad for the first 100ks. Fraser >>> I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's >>> been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Fraser rubbish Nev.. '07 XB12X >>> New tyres good. >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Nev.. >'07 XB12X Why, oh exalted one? Bill In aus.motorcycles on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:35:48 +1000 >>>> New tyres good. >>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Why, oh exalted one? Because it doesn't take 100km to bed in new tyres. All you are doing is getting rid of the mould release which happens quite quickly. Zebee In aus.motorcycles on 27 Sep 2008 04:29:20 GMT > Because it doesn't take 100km to bed in new tyres. All you are doing > is getting rid of the mould release which happens quite quickly. gah. mold release. It's about shaping, not fungi. Zebee > In aus.motorcycles on 27 Sep 2008 04:29:20 GMT >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Zebee Don't fuss. "Mould" is fine in this country. Preferable, actually. -- Jeff > In aus.motorcycles on 27 Sep 2008 04:29:20 GMT >> Because it doesn't take 100km to bed in new tyres. All you are doing [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Zebee er... "Mould" is correct for both senses. Moike >In aus.motorcycles on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:35:48 +1000 >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Zebee I wasn't sure if Nev was arguing with the principle (1), or the distance. 100 ks is often quoted, but I've always thought considerably less. Bill and wondering which tangent he was wandering along. >>>> New tyres good. >>> New tyres worse than bad for the first 100ks. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Why, oh exalted one? Because his statement is rubbish. Tyre manufacturers do recommend that you should take it easy for the first 100km. It's not because the tyres are bad, and it has not much to do with release agent. It's because the bike will handle differently (better) with new tyres than it handled with old tyres, but the rider will have slowly adjusted their riding over the life of the tyre to suit the worn tyre. Taking it easy for 100km gives the rider some time to adjust to the sudden improvement in the way the bike behaves with new tyres. Nev.. '07 XB12X >>>>> New tyres good. >>>> New tyres worse than bad for the first 100ks. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >Nev.. >'07 XB12X Have they stopped covering the things in silicone while they are stored? That's the reason I always had for taking it easy as the tyres were slippery at first. I usually only gave them 20km then hooked into it anyway. > 2003 model ZZR250, I think it's probably still wearing the tyres > it shipped with. The bike has just under 13,000Kms on it, and the > tyres still have plenty of meat on them. the tyres have been replaced, factory ones do not last 13000 k without wear (i had 2 zzr259) > the tyres have been replaced, factory ones do not last 13000 k without > wear (i had 2 zzr259) I bought the bike with, literally, 100Km on the clock. I rode it around on the tyres I bought it with for 12,750Km, and then 'shedded' it when I got the YZF. I've never put tyres on it and they still have plenty of tread on them. Maybe you're a faster rider than I am! :-) GB SignatureMy friend Steve is an atheist. He has a bumper sticker that reads "Honk if you love Jesus". When someone honks, he gives them the finger. > I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's > been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > GB Nugget > I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's > been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > GB My old CBR600 had tyres like that. They were good to look at, but about the only thing good about riding on them was they taught me a lot about how to handle a bike when the rear has just let go unexpectedly...unless that sounds like you're idea of fun (and trust me, it isn't really as fun as it sounds, especially at 80kph in the wet), then do the safe and sensible thing and get yourself some new tyres. > I finally got off my arse and re-regoed my ZZR250 (the one that's > been sitting in the shed for nigh on 3.5 years) last week. I've a [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > been sitting for a while, or are they likely to be OK? I'm about to > hand the bike over to a newbie to learn on. Any cracking? Fraser Fraser Johnston <fraser@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 @mid.individual.net: > Any cracking? Not that I can see. GB, look if you bastards don't hurry up and give me the answer I want, I'm going to insult you all, singularly and collectively, then hire a very expensive lawyer to tell me what you're telling me now! :-) SignatureMy friend Steve is an atheist. He has a bumper sticker that reads "Honk if you love Jesus". When someone honks, he gives them the finger. > Fraser Johnston <fraser@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 > @mid.individual.net: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I'm going to insult you all, singularly and collectively, then hire > a very expensive lawyer to tell me what you're telling me now! :-) oh, sorry. <ahem> No, the old tyres will be fine as long as they still hold pressure. After all, a learner isn't going to be needing a very sticky tyre on which to wobble about, It'll help train the learner to handle dodgy surfaces. Motorcycling is dangerous anyway, so there's no sense giving a learner a false sense of security. It's not *your* arse on the line. If the tyres are looking a bit tired, a bit of a rub down with armourall will freshen them up. (don't forget to do the seat and handgrips as well, otherwise it'll look odd. Any of those hit the spot? Moike >> Fraser Johnston <fraser@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 >> @mid.individual.net: [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Moike bahaha ! Lovely! >> Fraser Johnston <fraser@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 >> @mid.individual.net: [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Any of those hit the spot? Damn; I was nodding along until your got to the Armourall! SignatureClem > Damn; I was nodding along until your got to the Armourall! Get back to fixing that Trumpet. Boxer > Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 > @mid.individual.net: [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > I'm going to insult you all, singularly and collectively, then hire > a very expensive lawyer to tell me what you're telling me now! :-) Pfft! Stop being such a nancy! My CT90 was equipped with 40-year-old tyres when I bought it, and they're STILL in excellent condition! (Mainly becuase they're hanging up on the shed wall, as I didn't feel like using knobby tyres on bitumen). BTH GB wrote: > Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 > @mid.individual.net: [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > I'm going to insult you all, singularly and collectively, then hire > a very expensive lawyer to tell me what you're telling me now! :-) Pfft! Stop being such a nancy! My CT90 was equipped with 40-year-old tyres when I bought it, and they're STILL in excellent condition! (Mainly becuase they're hanging up on the shed wall, as I didn't feel like using knobby tyres on bitumen). BTH Okaaaay A 40 year old bike 40 tyear old tyres 55 year old rider?? > GB wrote: >> Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in news:6k4boaF609ujU3 [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > 55 year old rider?? You just don't get it, do you George? Moike >> GB wrote: >>> Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Moike Did it take you long to think that reply up Moike ? Oh, I forgot, you are dislexic and mentally retarded aren't you? >>> GB wrote: >>>> Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Oh, I forgot, you are dislexic and mentally retarded aren't you? You really don't get it George..... >>>> GB wrote: >>>>> Fraser Johnston <fra...@cjmanagement.com.au> wrote in [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> Oh, I forgot, you are dislexic and mentally retarded aren't you? > You really don't get it George..... OOh, look, there is another one > Okaaaay > A 40 year old bike > 40 tyear old tyres > > 55 year old rider?? No, a 35 year old rider. BTH >> Okaaaay >> A 40 year old bike [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > BTH Just a young pup on an old bike? >> Okaaaay >> A 40 year old bike [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >BTH 35? sheese, we all took you to be at least.... oh never mind! Johno Girly drink? |
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