tyre warmers

breaker (03/07/2008)

johnnybravo (03/07/2008)

haven't used the racetec ones - how much are they/do you have a link?

have a look at diamond racing ones. very good value for money at about 160. HW are a bitmore pricey but pretty popular for trackdays also (I've got a set of these and work well). warmers are great - its one less thing to worry about when you head out. you also dont have to ride a few laps with soggy tyres

having said that, you definitely can ride without warmers. the problem is that whilst we're all talking about the 3 laps warm up, too many people will start to get carried away and start pushing too soon - "oh sod it, 2 laps will be fine" or "there goes my mate, i'll chase him"....... and end up on their ass. way too many people crash on trackdays on cold tyres.

also bear in mind a tyres heat will be local to its use - if its lots of right handers, be a bit careful on the left (another reason why the 3 laps is important)

johnny the racetec ones are 90 quid of ebay but i thought why so cheap!!

that is exactly why i want the warmers, cant get of the bike with a thermometer and check the temp Wink
im glad that someone is on my wavelength

and for 90 quid id willingly pay that for "peace of mind"

then spend the money i saved on the warmers on some part used slicks!! BigGrin

there a lot of cheaper branded ones around and some I'm sure some work well. prob is aside from the quality that sometimes suffers when you get the cheapo ones (from how well they're made, to the termostatic controls) there is also the product back up - diamond and HWW are very good for repairing any failed units and turn 'em around quickly for you. you're paying a bit more to start with but may pay off in the long run (esp as trackdays are pretty addictive!)

oh, and definitely do not buy slicks. unless you're at the cutting edge of the fast group and can push the tyres hard, the tyres will give you way less grip as they're not going to stay hot enough (and you can only really use 'em if its bone dry etc).

for your first novice day any road/race rubber will be more than good enough for what you need (and will be road legal should you need to ride there and back). they also give you more of a range of temperature and weather that you can ride in.

just checking but you do know you have to have the bike on paddock stands to use warmers right?

have a look at the trackday section as theres some good info on there and feel free to chat to any of us on the LB day too.