LDBandit (Old Timer)  |
| Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:52 pm |
| My recommendation on the replacement of track-used tires... |
replace at the FIRST sign that they feel odd on the street. There will still be some tread left, but do the right thing and get new tires. Trust me on that one. Ignore that little voice in your head that tells you "There's plenty of tread left, I can use them for a couple more weeks.". That little voice can very well cost you significatly more due to a crash. I'm sort of assuming that you will be having a few spirited street rides and not just commuting. If your commute is quite mild, you can go longer.
The blue'ing definitely indicates some high temps have been on the tires which definitely results in harder tires.
Again, when the bike starts handling a bit odd, replace the tires.
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TRACKDAY TIRE WEAR UPDATE! — crash, Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:08 pm -
My recommendation on the replacement of track-used tires... — LDBandit, Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:52 pm
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On the other hand... — Jim Race, Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:57 pm
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I never had a prob on the blue 250, just the Bandit... — LDBandit, Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:41 pm
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what tires have you used on the track? how long did they last? (n/t) — crash, Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:02 pm
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Sport demons, but those were on my blue 250. — LDBandit, Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:28 pm
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tire life on the track and blueing — crash, Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:46 pm
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Don't forget to raise the fender for the 501's. (n/t) — Jim Race, Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:58 pm
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how many trackdays do you get out of your gt501's? (n/t) — crash, Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:08 pm
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Depended on the weather. Hot = Less — Jim Race, Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:55 pm
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tires and trackdays — crash, Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:52 am