Nothing like new tyres, new rear pads and sliding like mad to a red light that has just changed. Roads seemed dry, but the bike acted like it was greasy. Stopped over the lines with a few bikes behind me. I must have looked like a total arse! Embarrassing, but I did not hit any peds or cars. Such is life. I’m about to upgrade the front brake master cylinder, so should have a bit more stopping power to get the heavy beast under control a bit more. Nothing like stopping a FJ1200…
Anyhow, apologies to riders behind me for pissing them off.
You do know that new tyres are greasy for the first 100 miles or so? They are lubed up with some kind of goo to keep them smooth in storage until you buy them.
So… no need going crazy there bro… just scrub them in carefully and they’ll stick like chewing gum on a bus seat soon.
Indeed, I do know, but one tends to forget… I meant to write a note on some masking tape and stick it on the screen, I’ll probably do that tonight! Still got 30 miles to go…
The slippery goo is mould release compound, it has nothing to do with storage or look of the tyres as is often said. If tyres were made non-slippery they would still be stuck in the mould.
ZZR1100 Front Master Cylinder fitted now and a lot more feeling the in braking, so well pleased with the £30 expense. 1/2 an hour to fit and bleed brakes, so very straight forward.
Not a nice feeling after nearly wiping out, you tend to be a tad reflective afterwards!!
Was trying to make a quick getaway from robbing Netto and took a corner too fast. 
Wots a “netto” ?.. (
