What is the best way to break in brand new motorcycle tires?

On my 89‘ Ninja 750, the new rear tire has scared me more than a few times. VERY slippery at first (which I hear is normal) but now I have about 80 miles on it and I still will slip on a decent right turn, for example. On Friday, I was out in 60 degree weather and I turned right, the wheel slipped and my right foot kicked the ground HARD in response and somehow I did not go down. There must be a better, safer way than this to break in the edges of tires? I am not even taking a knee or anything crazy!

First thing I would do is double check the tire-pressure to make sure it isn't too hard. If you run it soft, the tire will run hotter, hence tackier (is that a word?) It will also create a larger contact patch on the road surface. You are right that tires are slick when new, but they also feel that way when the road is cold(I have spun 190X17 tire on hwy 70 MPH doing wheelies when 50 degrees). Lower your tire pressure to wear them in. After you have been to the 'edge' and back a few times, you can pump the pressure back up some. The slickness will be gone. Now you can ride fast and take chances!

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I purchased my system because it is a good financial investment. My system will pay for itself in less than 6 years, thanks to a generous rebate from my utility. Now when the nearly 20% rate increase my city just approved goes into effect my bill will go up about $4 a month instead of $40.

Weave down the road, a little at first then more aggressively, its quite possible to weave enough to get to the edge of your tire, then run thru a few corners and voila instant scuffed in tire. It doesnt take hundreds of miles in fact it take me as long as the weaving (1 mile maybe) and a corner in each direction. I'm not sure how good those chegshin maxxis tires are either. Dont inflate the tire to what it says on the sidewall thats for max mileage not grip, you should probably run like 36psi on the street.

First thing I would do is double check the tire-pressure to make sure it isn't too hard. If you run it soft, the tire will run hotter, hence tackier (is that a word?) It will also create a larger contact patch on the road surface. You are right that tires are slick when new, but they also feel that way when the road is cold(I have spun 190X17 tire on hwy 70 MPH doing wheelies when 50 degrees). Lower your tire pressure to wear them in. After you have been to the 'edge' and back a few times, you can pump the pressure back up some. The slickness will be gone. Now you can ride fast and take chances!

Cheng Shin uses a very waxy mold release agent. This stuff will give you trouble in the cold, as you noticed. It does not come off in 1/4 mile as stated above. It will come off in warm weather, but not in the cold. Your best bet: warm water, dish soap and a scotch brite pad. Scuff all the way out past the edge of the tread, up into the sidewall. Do the front tire too. This is the reason I don't mount new ones until May. I like thier tires, they last and have good grip at a low price. Got a set on the Honda right now. When the Dunlop wears out this summer, the HD gets a new set of Made in Taiwan tires, too.

if they get energy from burning coal, they will be destroying our atmosphere. if they use solar panels, they can use natural energy from the sun without harming the environment.

I purchased my system because it is a good financial investment. My system will pay for itself in less than 6 years, thanks to a generous rebate from my utility. Now when the nearly 20% rate increase my city just approved goes into effect my bill will go up about $4 a month instead of $40.

Weave down the road, a little at first then more aggressively, its quite possible to weave enough to get to the edge of your tire, then run thru a few corners and voila instant scuffed in tire. It doesnt take hundreds of miles in fact it take me as long as the weaving (1 mile maybe) and a corner in each direction. I'm not sure how good those chegshin maxxis tires are either. Dont inflate the tire to what it says on the sidewall thats for max mileage not grip, you should probably run like 36psi on the street.

Cheng Shin uses a very waxy mold release agent. This stuff will give you trouble in the cold, as you noticed. It does not come off in 1/4 mile as stated above. It will come off in warm weather, but not in the cold. Your best bet: warm water, dish soap and a scotch brite pad. Scuff all the way out past the edge of the tread, up into the sidewall. Do the front tire too. This is the reason I don't mount new ones until May. I like thier tires, they last and have good grip at a low price. Got a set on the Honda right now. When the Dunlop wears out this summer, the HD gets a new set of Made in Taiwan tires, too.