Tyre Run in

This is from the Dunlop site:

When new tyres are fitted they should not be subjected to maximum power, sudden acceleration or abrupt and/or hard cornering until a reasonable running-in distance of approximately 100 miles has been covered. This will permit the rider to become accustomed to the feel of the new tyres or tyre combination and to gradually scuff the tyre's surface from shoulder to shoulder in order to achieve optimum road grip.

• Check and if necessary adjust the cold inflation pressure to the recommended level after the tyre(s) cools down following the running-in period.
• Fitting a new tyre to one wheel while leaving a worn tyre on the other wheel can cause instability and requires careful ride evaluation during the running-in period
• Mixing different tread pattern combinations is not advised and requires careful ride evaluation during the running-in period.

I use an 8km run down to the Breidscheid entrance of the Ring, then half a lap of the Green Hell.

Then it's Ready for some KD and GT3 baiting

Edit: Please do not hold me responsible for the above advice though as your method of riding may not be identical to mine. And I may be a fool, but it's fun.

[flymo]

About 2 laps of Anglesey circuit (approx 4 miles) before giving it the berries

The official line from my mate who has his own bike tyre business is 100 miles, gradually increasing lean angles and discount any wet miles.

Flymo - Anglesey circuit rules!

There was an article in a bike mag some time ago. All the manufacturers will quote 100 miles, as will any tyre shop or place where you get tyres fitted. It's to cover their beehinds. Realistic mileage about 30 provided you do some nice twisties. 100 miles is overkill in my opinion.

For example. If you rode 100 miles bolt upgright not leaning at all the edges would more than likely still have release agent on and if you all of a sudden went in Rossi mode the bike would sure enough spit you off if leant too hard.

It's better to gradually lean her over and scrub the bits you want to use in.

Hope that helps.

Dan