Two Wheel Fix

Two Wheel Fix (http://www.twowheelfix.com/index.php)
-   Street (http://www.twowheelfix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9)
-   -   Warming up tires on the street? (http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=8539)

the chi 06-08-2009 03:46 PM

I zig zag a bit, not so much to warm the tires, but like Tig said, to knock or scrub off any hanging on debris...out here in FL, theres alot of sand, even in the non beachy areas, and some of the back roads have dirt and mud driveways, riding in formation on the edge closest to that, you pick up some crap...and its a mental thing for me too I guess...if I do it comfortably and loosely, I know Im ready to have a little fun, if Im all jerky and rough, that tells me my head isnt in the game and I need to warm myself up a bit. :shrug:

marko138 06-08-2009 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman (Post 222446)
All that zigging and zagging are bullshit on a bike. If you've ridden the bike for 30minutes or so, the tires will be plenty warm.

30 minutes? I give them about 3 or 4 miles then give 'em the berries.

shmike 06-08-2009 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rock (Post 222420)
The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off. :lol:

Agreed.

Even the tire warmers part.

t-homo 06-08-2009 04:09 PM

I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

shmike 06-08-2009 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rock (Post 222463)
I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

No shit, huh? :whosr:

I live in S. Florida.

The only time I care about warm tires is when I'm heading to pit out.

t-homo 06-08-2009 04:22 PM

I've never used em in my life. I've also only been to the track once.

Rider 06-08-2009 04:28 PM

Nope. The closest twisties to my house is about 4 miles away, byt the time I get there, the tires are warm. It's the damn blind hills that are the problem. Cold tires and blind hills don't go well together.

Particle Man 06-08-2009 05:09 PM

I just take it easy for the first 7-8 miles. Helps get me into riding too and prevents me from riding outside my limits.

LeeNetworX 06-08-2009 07:12 PM

When it's cold out, I just take it easy for the first few minutes before taking any turns with gusto.

was92v 06-08-2009 07:40 PM

Weaving around will not warm your tires enough to do squat. It will help clean gravel and crud off, but that takes one little S. Anymore than that is just letting people know to watch out for you...


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:44 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.