how retarded can you be?

[bettingpython]

Rear tire is the major culprit, a little front end push isn't an issue but when that ass steps out and keeps going or worse yet stands up and grabs a handful of traction once you pass the point of no return and pitches you over the highside you will be rather unhappy.

And just a light scuffing with sand paper is not really sufficent. I actually put the bike in gear at idle and use a sanding block with 80 grit on it, and it takes some decent pressure to abrade the rubber down below that greasy slick layer.

Several guys swear goo be gone works great and makes the tire super tacky to start with but I have a tried and true method that works and I will stick with it.,

[jserio]

only problem i see with that BP is that i don't have a track stand.  don't dealers usually test ride the bikes? woudn't that be enough to help break in the tires? 

[yamahonkawazuki]

not really. teh pdi ride is not much at all as far as distance goes. either be careful, scuff it like i or bp said, or find a method. but at the most,,, be careful

[scottpA_GS]

At our shop our sales people and the service manager say min 100 miles to break in new tires 

[bettingpython]

A dealer will service the bike out then ride it around the block basically before they turn it over to the customer. My wifes bike had 1.1 miles on it when we went and picked it up. Thats not enough to make a difference.

Are you buying a standard or cruiser with a center stand? Like I said I know several guys who use Goo Be Gone on their new tires and swear it works as good as my sanding. So soak the crap out of em with goo be gone and wipe them off.

If you are buying a sport bike your going to want a rearstand for things like chain cleaning and adjustment.