Let's Talk Motorcycle Tires

Some beginner knowledge on motorcycle tires.
Here's the link to davidhowellca's video on chicken strips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtcLeKqSvA

Intro music credit: "Devastation and Revenge" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Royalty Free Music

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• motorcycle
• tires
• bto16
• bt016
• bt-016
• safety
• tread
• wear
• darkflightvlogs
• Kawasaki
• ninja
• 250
• 250r
• zx6
• zx6r

[AZZ3R1]

Your tires are looking a little flat, I also notice you look like you've done a burnout ?

Once the tire is squared off it's in need of a change, if you do alot of highway riding ever other ride should be twistes to keep the surface of the tire is good nick.

& Follow the instructions on your tire wall not the swingarm.

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@AZZ3R1 ....the tires in this video where never used again and were replaced (THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO). The burnout video I did was not these tires but rather on this years set before I replace them.

Thanks for the tips, they should help the newer riders who read the comments.

I personally appreciate the input on the swingarm vs. sidewall conversation.

[LightningMAS]

I love Michelin PP and Pures! Both of those are my favorites.. Heats up fast and sticky tires in hot weather!

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@LightningMAS ....know a good cold weather tire?

I'm sick of using bt-016's and gonna try something new this year.

[scaryspikes23]

That's some excellent advice. I really like your videos. I used to ride a CBR 125. And I always had people, including my boss who rides an ST 1300, laugh at me. That's all well and good, but I never dropped my bike - not even once. However, after test driving a 600 CBR, i tried to lean it into a turn just like my 125, and that's where I made my mistake. The bike almost went down, and I was lucky to escape unharmed. Moral of the story is ride within your limits and be safe. It can save your life.

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@criticsview ....Even though some people do play with physical sizes, I think we all know that is a risk. It's definitely recommended to stick to a certain size (height/width) for your type of bike, but the PSI is more dependent on the type of tire and the type of riding. Stunters under inflate a lot, track guys play with pressures all the time and street guys usually run 3-5 pounds under as well. Then there is the passenger aspect. Yes a lot to learn....great conversation though.

[criticsview]

@DarkFlightVlogs Good point... but also works the other way around. The tire manufacture recommendations don't account for the type of bike, it's weight or performance capabilities. I think there is a lot to learn here for all of us.

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@criticsview ....your the 2nd comment in a row stating this and now I'm curious.

What if hypothetically the tire said to inflate to 30psi but the manual or swing arm said 40psi?? You obviously would over inflate it and risk tire damage or injury right?? I'm NOT saying your wrong, but if I'm wrong then I want to learn.

To me it makes more sense to follow the tire specs because they determine the products limits and peak performance. The swingarm doesn't know what tires you have.

[criticsview]

Very good info on tires. All experienced riders I've talked to say to inflate according to your bike specs and not what the tire sidewall indicates.  Thanks for sharing.

[LightningMAS]

@DarkFlightVlogs LOL!! THat BEnGuitar89 is hilarious!! TYRES. LOL!!! Its tires! LOL!!