Riding in cooler temperatures.

Today the temperature was about 40 degrees by mid-day. I replaced my rear tire a Dunlop 208 zr yesterday and I took my bike out for a ride. As soon as I took off, I began to fishtail from the rear and I held it in control. Because it was a close one. I made up my mind to returned home. My question is this normal on a new tire when it is cooler out. I don't know if I'll be taking a chance of dumping it. Just want to play it SAFE.

Yeah, its normal. The tire has to warm up in colder weather.

Brand new tires have a anti-dry rot chemical on them. I'm not sure how to spell it but I remember we used to call it Cozmaleen, when I sold bikes back in the late 80's.

I remember selling a new 87 CBR600 Hurricane to a kid and when he turned left out of the dealership lot onto the street he low sided because the rear tire lost grip. His mom came in the next day and threatened the dealership with a law suit if they would not take the bike back. Her argument was that we should not have knowingly sold her son a motorcycle with the chemical on the tires.

End result- We gave back his money and I got yelled at by the sales manager for telling him to be careful and why.

Thanks.

So, can I remove it before riding and with what?

ive heard you can take some sand paper and rough up your tires .. true or no j/c?

i would just take it easy on new tires. ride straight and slowly for a few miles.

New tyres have a coating like has been said, the coating is also part made up by a release compound to get the tyres out of there mold. Take it easy and be smooth with the controls for the first 100miles, and not just in a straight line or the first time you try and corner abit faster you`ll be off on your arse.

I agree with what everybody above posted. Any new tire will have the preservative on the tire. I've never heard of anyone using sandpaper to scuff the tire; basically you have to "bake" the preservative out of the tire by riding on it. Yes, you do have to be cautious but you don't have to be perpendicular all the time either. Just don't try any knee dragging attempts for the first 100 miles and be smooth with the throttle. Additionally, when the temps are 50 degrees F or lower, your tires will take longer to get up to operating temps. With that said, even if your tires are warmed up, if the asphalt/concrete surface is cold, the tires will not grip like they should either. (Don't ask me how I know) :)

you know... we have a few vidoes showing what happens when you don't take it easy leaving the dealership....

A funny addition to my post above was that my buddy who worked the parts counter at the shop was on the PA (public announcement) transferring phone call while he witnessed the crash and like one of the English Super Bike race announcers for WSB yelled "Ooohh he's down!" His timing was perfect.

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you know... we have a few vidoes showing what happens when you don't take it easy leaving the dealership....

A couple friends of mine who worked at the shop I bought my bike from says it actually happens a lot.

I'd just washed my bike and used a scrub brush for the tire it seem to help a little. Thanks for the info.

Find a good place to do a side to side warm up and roll with it.