mini_dachshund Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 hi I dropped me bike on a roundabout the other day. thanks to the bobbins it saved me further damage . it was cool and damp and the front just went. i passed during summer so this is the first time riding in cool weather. any experienced rider advice will be much appreciated to help build back some confidence on leaning into turns . i dont want to just ride in warm summer . i also dont want to drop me bike to gain experience. any advice will be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 After a dry period the roads will be very slippery....so take care then. In the wet you need to allow greater distances for stopping and be very careful near roundabouts where there could be diesel spillage. Riding in the wet needs a different approach to the dry. Slow down, gentle brake applications, slower on bends, better observation. It's not new skills.....it's enhancing existing ones to compensate for the conditions. Take it easy and build up your confidence and skills through continual practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlieRider Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Not that it directly affects anything but just 'cos I'm nosy - what ya riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countingcats Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi, i ride all year round and i find that the tyres dont perform as they should when cold.. no surprise there. A general rule that i use is that the tyres should be at temperature the same time the bike takes to warm up, which for me is about 4 miles or so. If your journey in the cold damp mornings is for a journey shorter than this then technically the tyres wil not warm up by the time you reach your destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini_dachshund Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 i am riding a FZ6 2006. i had fresh front rubbers (BT014) . replacing dunlop sportmax 205. i only had them on about 50-100miles when i dropped it. could this have also contributed to the spill. Now i feel i should have stuck with Dunlop because the front seems to tramline more and steering is lighter. Anyone have experience on these two models of tyres? how hard can u bank the bike into a turn with coldish tyres as oppose to warmed up ones? I can bank quite a bit confidently with the Dunlops but with the BT014 i have no bottle to lean it as much . Is it me or should i just treat the BT014 like the Dunlops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumncguy Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 make sure the tire pressure is right ... tires loose alot of pressure during the cooler months. Also invest in the Ride like a pro dvd and go to a MSF course if you havent already. Do you remember if you were looking up, around into the curve ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FZ6 GEOFF S2 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Alright mate. I have the 07 fazer 6 and I run the BT020s on the bike and they grip. Also on my trck bike sv650 i use bt014s and the are mint. they are very good tyres. word of warning thou mate go steady for the first 100 to 150 miles on the tyres as they still have a film on them wears of and they will then work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckles Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 i am riding a FZ6 2006. i had fresh front rubbers (BT014) . replacing dunlop sportmax 205. i only had them on about 50-100miles when i dropped it. could this have also contributed to the spill. Now i feel i should have stuck with Dunlop because the front seems to tramline more and steering is lighter. Anyone have experience on these two models of tyres? how hard can u bank the bike into a turn with coldish tyres as oppose to warmed up ones? I can bank quite a bit confidently with the Dunlops but with the BT014 i have no bottle to lean it as much . Is it me or should i just treat the BT014 like the Dunlops? Mate, if that tyre has only run 50-100 miles then expect it to slip. New tyres have the mould release agent on it. It needs to run slightly more to scrub it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Mate, if that tyre has only run 50-100 miles then expect it to slip. New tyres have the mould release agent on it. It needs to run slightly more to scrub it off. deffoo, i have a set of BT45's on my bike, that i just put on and they are so much stickier than the previeous dunlops i had on the bike. i was wanting pirelli speed demons, but they were taking to loong. ride carfully for the first 100 miles then boot it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Woah, necropost!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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