Tyre softner

[ourkidkurt407]

On my NC30 i have a new front tyre but the rear has an old BTO90 tyre with lots of thread buts it is very hard like a bullet. It was on the bike when i brought it so it is years old. I am going to replace it for the winter.

But i have found some tyre softner in my garage, i use to use it on slick tyres that we used for hot rod racing.

Basically you paint it on to the old tyres a couple of coats then wrap the tyre in cling film. Leave for a week and it softens the rubber like new. You can get the tyre softner from demon tweeks.

I have never tried it on motorcycle road tyre, so i will let you know the results next week!

Has anyone else tried this.....

[DanHam]

never heard of it mate. Wouldn't it be safer for you to bin that one and fork out for a new one, no point risking it is there?

[ourkidkurt407]

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[Neosophist]

How old is the tyre? If you look on the sidewall, on one of the sides you'll have the DOT code, this will be 3 or 4 numbers.

IE 1604 which would mean the tyre was made in the 16th week of 2004.

3 digits would mean the tyre was made in the 1990's.

If the tyres old enough to have gone hard though I wouldn't trust it on the street, even after tyre softner. Theres a lot more things to hit than on a racetrack :/

Your choice tho, it could be fine. I'm just a tad cautios with brakes and tyres.

[rich1988]

honestly I wouldnt risk it, for the price of a new tyre you could save yourself the cost of a new bike!

[Drunkn Munky]

Madness on a bike, get a new tyre if its too old