tech day sat. oct. 27 in nw connecticut

[mark ward]

I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

Is this the same guy that gave you the wonderful chain advice? :-/ You can call it what you want but all the tires I sell here come with a shiny slick finish. They don t grip well until they look dull gray. Anytime you make a change to your bike you should take it easy for a time to be sure of any handling differences. New tires especially should be watched for about 100 miles or until they have that gray look. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:20 PM To: List KLR Cc: glds@... Subject: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tam a'Rack]

We have a Firestone/Bridgestone plant in the city here. I have friends who work there and they assure me that while they do not make motorcycle tires, they do use a release agent on the tires they make. Did this BMW person also sell insurance? Tam From: mark ward Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:20 PM To: List KLR Cc: glds@... Subject: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mark ward]

No, the chain "advise" came right from the "Bike-Master". not sure of the quality of Bike-master, I told My lady I needed new chain & sprockets, before I take off on anouther long trip, So she & the Grand kids, deciced to suprise me with a gift. (I usualy use DID gold) Most women complain when I guy wants to travel. Mine will ask me the day I get home, SO WHERE YOU PLANNING TO GO NEXT? Think I should read something into that?????? LOL

--- On Fri, 10/19/12, Fred Hink wrote: From: Fred Hink Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "mark ward" Cc: glds@... Date: Friday, October 19, 2012, 12:19 AM Is this the same guy that gave you the wonderful chain advice? :-/ You can call it what you want but all the tires I sell here come with a shiny slick finish. They don t grip well until they look dull gray. Anytime you make a change to your bike you should take it easy for a time to be sure of any handling differences. New tires especially should be watched for about 100 miles or until they have that gray look. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:20 PM To: List KLR Cc: glds@... Subject: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[achesley43@ymail.com]

Every tire I've put on has mold release on them. Heck, you and see it on any brand new tire. I'll keep on gently scrubbing in mine so I don't end up on my hiny as I've almost done before.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote: > > I heard the sales-man at BMW say, > They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) > > Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. > > Add opinions here, ......................... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[mark ward]

I talked to Continental, The rumor to not worry started when they stopped using silicone as a release agent. BUT THEY DO STILL, use a release agent. And they also suggest being carefull,.. even on dry pavement, untill the tire is broken in.

--- On Thu, 10/18/12, mark ward wrote: From: mark ward Subject: New Tires? & mold release???? To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Cc: glds@... Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 11:20 PM I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Willy J]

I think I would be willing to listen to Fred from Arrowhead on this one. Every part he has sold me for my KLR has worked out just fine with his instructions and directions. Even with some dingus phone calls from me on the dohhickey kit. Yes doh'hickey. I had a hard time with it.... then it clicked. ________________________________ From: "wwotmike@..." To: Fred Hink ; List KLR DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; mark ward Cc: glds@... Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? To Fred's point, always, always, always scrub the tires for 50-100 miles before mote aggressive driving. Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! ----- Reply message ----- From: "Fred Hink" To: "List KLR" , "mark ward" Cc: Subject: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2012 8:19 pm Is this the same guy that gave you the wonderful chain advice? :-/ You can call it what you want but all the tires I sell here come with a shiny slick finish. They don t grip well until they look dull gray. Anytime you make a change to your bike you should take it easy for a time to be sure of any handling differences. New tires especially should be watched for about 100 miles or until they have that gray look. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:20 PM To: List KLR Cc: mailto:glds%40gldsmc.org Subject: [DSN_KLR650] New Tires? & mold release???? I heard the sales-man at BMW say, They no longer use a mold release agent on tires, therefore, you do not have to be carefull the first 100 +- miles. (& wet roads) Yet just last yr. I was warned about it. Add opinions here, ......................... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Skypilot]

No takers for a tech day Saturday Oct 27 in NW Connecticut?

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Skypilot" wrote: > > I rode sweep for the Birshire Triple DS ride on my 08 in Sept. Since then I was just commuting on it to feel out what needed fixing, it was a bit rough for a KLR. Last week I fell in the back yard and broke my elbow, grrrrr. > > I can not wrench or ride for a few months so I will do what I can, I will host. Anybody up for a tech day Saturday Oct 27 in NW Connecticut? > > I will do the trail side tire repair demo, single handed no less, for anybody that has never fixed their own tires or is unsure if their kit is adequate. > > I have the tools for a tire change and for a doohickey if you want to do that with others around. I will even have some burgers an dogs for lunch. I can direct you to Nepaug forest, right down the road, for an adventure jaunt afterwards but wont be able to join you this time. > > email me direct if you plan on coming. Skypilot >