Almost painful to watch but see what happens to this rider with his brand new bike with brand new tires and 1000cc of unleashed hell... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4
Man, it was like he was on ice. I know they are new tires with the slippery residue still on them, but he hardly gave it gas!
That is exactly why I am more than happy with my 105 HP VFR. With the VFR, you can use it all without worrying about looping it out or loosing the rear end. With any more HP, you really have to worry about throttle control. I learned that lesson way back in my MX days. I could consistently turn a faster lap on a 125 as opposed to a 250. With the 125, you pin it everywhere and just hang on. With the 250, you had be aware of the areas of the track where the extra motor could get you in trouble.
Hey, at least he was wearing his gear-but... ...kinda makes you have a bit of a sick feeling watching it.
Maybe Nestle Candy bar will buy the soundtrack and use it in a commercial "crunch".. New Cold tires + greasy parking lot + newbie= parts on ebay
Listen close to his Rev's right before and during the lay down, it doesn't take much on cold & brand new tires, this second video of a track rider is almost a replay of laying it down at low speed ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LShY-dIns8g
I know it's apples to oranges but I have a tip for anyone getting new tires. I always take the wheels in, off the bike. When I get them back, I actually scrub the new tires with hot soapy water & a very stiff bristle brush, the kind of brush that if you hit your skin with it, it would leave scratches. This process completely removes the residue & I've never had a problem with new tires. For a new bike, I suppose the only thing one could do would be clean the tires at the dealer or trailer the bike home. KC-10 FE out... lane:
Last week after a flat had to get a new back tyre just before heading out across the city in bucketing rain, hit it with light glass paper for a few minutes to rub off the release compound, worked for me before heading out in very slippery conditions...
I had been wondering about a good way to clean the residue of. I am due for new tires soon so thanks for the tip.
The "Suzuki" on all his gear made the first one slightly humorous. the #1 plate on the second one makes it funny. easy on the new tyres....
I've ridden with new tires with no problems. Of course I was careful not to push it very hard, but I don't really understand those videos. New tires shouldn't be that slippery. If they are, it seems to me that the tire manufacturers have some responsibility.
AIN'T noithing wrong with squirrely if you can control them, it, whatever. Additional Contributing factors; stiff, new gloves on a snatchy low speed throttle.
