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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vangorder
How long does it typically take for tires to warm up? (Not going to be dragging knee by any means, just commuting) -- But I've heard cold tires will put you on your ass quick.
it will

and i duno how long. but i know 5 mins isnt eought haha.. dont ask me how i know
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vangorder
How long does it typically take for tires to warm up? (Not going to be dragging knee by any means, just commuting) -- But I've heard cold tires will put you on your ass quick.
that would all depend on the tire size... the temp outside.. the compound... the speed... and conditions... also the texture of the road.

There are too many variables to give any allotted time for tire warming. But I would give it atleast 10 min of solid riding on a decently warm day before you do anything drastic.

If you are doing just regular commuting. I would just cut down on your turning speed. That way you aren't putting as much lean into it.

And yes.. they will put you on your ass... it is kinda hard to recover from something when you can't get any traction.
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZTT
that would all depend on the tire size... the temp outside.. the compound... the speed... and conditions... also the texture of the road.

There are too many variables to give any allotted time for tire warming. But I would give it atleast 10 min of solid riding on a decently warm day before you do anything drastic.

If you are doing just regular commuting. I would just cut down on your turning speed. That way you aren't putting as much lean into it.

And yes.. they will put you on your ass... it is kinda hard to recover from something when you can't get any traction.
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It all depends on the tires, really. Just take it easy on the turns and you should be ok. I learned that lesson the hard way and had to replace my clutch lever.
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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take a good soild piss on your rear tire to warm it up quickly
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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take a good soild piss on your rear tire to warm it up quickly
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZTT
that would all depend on the tire size... the temp outside.. the compound... the speed... and conditions... also the texture of the road.

There are too many variables to give any allotted time for tire warming. But I would give it atleast 10 min of solid riding on a decently warm day before you do anything drastic.

If you are doing just regular commuting. I would just cut down on your turning speed. That way you aren't putting as much lean into it.

And yes.. they will put you on your ass... it is kinda hard to recover from something when you can't get any traction.
I knew you wouldn't be able to give me an exact time, and if you did I'd call bullshit anyway -- Just asking for a "general" amount of time, as I have no clue -- Rode in this morning, felt great; almost got taken out by a woman in a jetta... on a cell phone.. making an illegal u-turn. good stuff.

P.S. - I'll holler at you this afternoon about that exhaust, I'll be off around 1630.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Anyone up for a ride this evening?
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Last time I rode my bike ran like shit. I may see what she does today.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Sunshine for the first time in a week?! Gotta capitalize on that.



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