my "new" bike

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jonnythan
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Re: my "new" bike

#21 Unread post by jonnythan »

debtman7 wrote:
Bubba wrote:
debtman7 wrote:what more do you people want :)

How about you not asking any more questions? It appears you can't take any criticism or advice. Try sticking with the cage. You'll be safer there. :(
Can't take criticism? I think I can, see the smilies? Regardless, I'm putting new tires on before I ride based on the advice I got here, and I'll just go away and stop asking questions. I didn't realize newbies asking questions here was such a bad thing, sorry for that...
The guy's a troll. Just ignore him.

You'll be fine with new tires. I just put new tires on my bike and could not notice them being any more slick. No big deal. Enjoy the bike!
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Re: my "new" bike

#22 Unread post by jstark47 »

debtman7 wrote:
jstark47 wrote: debtman- It's not that tires with sidewall cracks are going to pop or blow out. The sidewall cracks indicate significant drying out and hardening of the rubber. Rubber that hard is less able to flex, and flexing is a critical part of how motorcycle tires work. The danger is these tire will lose adhesion to the road and skid -- just like the new tires. But there's no "quick fix" for dried out tires. Get the new ones, scuff 'em with sandpaper or let someone more experienced ride the bike a bit. It doesn't take a whole lot to get the mold release compound off.

Good luck with the bike.
I already said several posts back that I was going to go ahead and get the new tires, what more do you people want :)
Dude, I don't want anything from you. Enjoy your bike.
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#23 Unread post by IcyHound »

I ride slow enough that I don't think tire slickness is a big deal yet :shock: Mine are also new but we're almost at 200 miles so I guess thats getting close to broken in.
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