Warming up tires on the street? - Page 2

the chi · 06-08-2009, 04:46 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.

marko138 · 06-08-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

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, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

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.

Agreed.

Even the tire warmers part.

t-homo · 06-08-2009, 05:09 PM

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

shmike · 06-08-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

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

No shit, huh?

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, 05:22 PM

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

Rider · 06-08-2009, 05:28 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, 06:09 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, 08:12 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, 08:40 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...

06-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#18
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	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. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-08-2009, 05:09 PM	#14
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

06-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#16
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I've never used em in my life. I've also only been to the track once.

06-08-2009, 05:28 PM	#17
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	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.

06-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#19
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	When it's cold out, I just take it easy for the first few minutes before taking any turns with gusto.

06-08-2009, 08:40 PM	#20
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	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...