Is tire peeling necessary? Is it necessary? And how to do it, the right way and the chemical way!

There are two main reactions to being called a tire peeler.
The kind that makes you look away and say, "Oh, that's the one ......" or "What's that? Is it good? type.
The former is the person who had a bad experience just after changing the tire, and the latter is the person who will have a bad experience in the future.

Shh!
If you know that's what tires are for, you can greatly reduce the chance of a bad experience with peeling.
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This time.A little in-depth story about tire peelingIt is.

The way everyone goes.

Purchasing a vehicle and changing tires are essential events in a motorcycle's life.
You've bought a new car, you've bought a used car, you've changed your tires - all of these stories are commonplace, right?

However, right after I left the store from this exciting time.A disappointing event that will knock you down to hell.I'm sure there are many of you who have experienced the
Yes, it's that thing that you can't cry about when the tires slip and slip down in an instant.

Of course, I myself have experienced a big slide in front of a shop just after changing a tire when I was young.
Fortunately, I avoided a fall, but I was simply lucky.
I've even witnessed a poor soul who left the store and fell over the moment he stepped off the sidewalk into the driveway!
And three times!

Why do we fall over in stores?

This isBecause of the super slippery "something" attached to the tire surface to the fullest.It is.

Tires, a product whose life depends on grip, have a slippery surface because of it.
It really is so slippery that you can slip down in an instant.

If you think this is an exaggeration,......, you will understand that it is not an exaggeration once you experience it.
Well, by the time you figure it out, you'll be falling over!

I don't know why that thing is on you.

There are two main causes for this.
It's not like the bike shop is harassing me into painting it!

If you have a new car or new tires

In this case, the tires installed will be new.
That's obvious.

This new tire is a tricky one.Wax on the tire surface.of.(!)

That's absurd! I'd like to say, but it's true.
But don't get me started on beating up tire shops and bike shops!
It's no wonder new tires have wax on the surface.It is.

Tires are manufactured by placing a semi-raw tire that has not yet hardened into a mold that has a pattern carved into the tire's surface, expanding it from the inside, and pressing it against the mold to create a tread pattern and harden it.
At this time, if it is left as it is, the tire made of half-naked rubber will stick to the inside of the mold.
If the tire is made of soft rubber for grip, it will stick and become difficult to remove.

To prevent the tyre from sticking to the mould, the surface of the tyre must be coated with wax (= release agent = main ingredient is silicon) before it is pressed into the mould, so that it can be pulled out of the mould when the tyre is finished.
This "substance that makes it easy to get out of the mold = super slippery substance" remains on the surface even after the tire is completed.
Just take it off! I want to say, but I can't take it off easily because it also serves as a protective agent during tire transportation and completion.

Because of this, the surface of a new tire is coated with a super slippery substance thatNew tires on a new car with new tires or after a tire change are super slippery.That's why.

For used cars

Rarely do used cars come with new tires.
With the exception of a few models that are at a premium, used motorcycles are less profitable than you might imagine, and it's common for motorcycle shops to make very little money from the sale of a single used bike.

There is no way they can afford to replace the tires with new ones because they only make a small profit.
On the other hand, the tires of used vehicles that we purchase often turn brown (the anti-aging agent in the rubber of the tire seeps out and turns brown), and they look very unattractive as is.

So what do we do?
For what it's worth.Waxing the tyre surfaceof.(!)
That's ridiculous! I'd like to say, but it's true (for the second time).

In some cases, the tires on the bikes in used car shops are eerily black and even shiny on the tread surface, but those tires are waxed.
(The tires that are just black are fine because I just washed them thoroughly)

This wax was applied to make it look good in the shop, but as you can imagine, it's super slippery.
The wax is originally a product used to blacken the sides of four-wheeled vehicle tires to improve their appearance (the main ingredient is silicone), but its slipperiness is no mean feat.
When you buy a used car.If the tire surface is shiny and black, be careful!It is.

What is peeling?

This is the process of peeling off the super slippery stuff left on the surface of new and used tires.
A true peeler.

Peeling is also carried out on four-wheeled tires, but the meaning of peeling for four-wheeled vehicles, which do not directly cause a fall if they slip, is slightly different from that for motorcycles. It refers to the process of acclimatizing the tire to the wheel and rubbing the tire by overloading the entire tire to acclimate its internal structure.

Of course, it is important to acclimatize the wheel and rub the internal structure of a motorcycle tire, but it is more important to remove the wax from the tread surface, so when I say peel on a motorcycle, I mean remove the wax from the tread surface.

Thus.Peeling isn't about whether you need it or not.absolutely necessaryIt is.
If you don't peel your bike, your risk of falling will go way up, so it's a must for biking.

Skinning at the track is a different story.

The tyres used on the circuit also have wax on the surface, but the circuit isThe surface of the tread is peeled off in less than a lap due to the good track conditions.
I'm not really aware of it.

What we mean by skinning at the track is the same as for a 4-wheeler.
It is far more important to acclimate the wheel and rub the entire tire to acclimate the internal book structure ...... than to remove the stripper from the tread surface.
It's so important that we run for a few weeks to acclimatise the tyres, and then save the tyres that have finished acclimatising for the race.

So, it's a common conversation heard at the circuit: "The surface is slippery? It's okay if you drive half a lap! on public roads, the probability of falling will increase rapidly.

Of course, even on public roads, the narrative of the internal structure of the tire is important, and the tire manufacturer should have written a warning to drive slowly for a while after replacement.
However, there is no one who suddenly flies off the road with new tires, so we ordinary riders only need to worry about the surface peeling.
By the time you've finished peeling the surface, you've naturally broken in the tire itself.

How to Peel

"You just have to be a little careful on the first ride! Gahahahaha!
There are a lot of experienced riders who say things like.
It's true, but that's because you're a veteran who can do it, and I think that's a little too aggressive advice for a beginner.

Experienced riders are able to peel off the skin naturally while riding without doing anything special, because they can feel the grip of the tire from their years of experience.
Gradually increase the tire load while being careful not to slip down ......, there is no way a beginner can do that.

The basic principle of peeling is to gradually scrape off the slippery material from the tire surface while driving.But when it slips, it slips all at once, and it becomes too late, and when it says "Let's be careful not to slip", it becomes nothing helpful.
What you want to know should be 'how to zap the surface without tipping over'!
That's why!Here's the sequence and some tips!
This is just for public roads, feel free to take it to the track.

Start upright.

In order to reduce the risk of falling, it is better not to fall down, so we start peeling from straight ahead.

In the beginning.Anyway, focus on not knocking down (not letting them bank).I will.
Of course, you can't go around the curve as it is, so the speed is very slow.
A good rule of thumb is to drive half as fast as you normally would, or as fast as the slowest car on the main road.

You will still need to go around intersections, alleys, and curves at this stage, but you should not brake or accelerate while you are knocking down or turning as usual.
Anyway, be super careful, slow down a lot and get through it without knocking down too many.

People who fall over with new tires usually fail at this stage.
It'll only be for a little while, so bite me!
I can't brake suddenly, so I keep a big distance between the cars.

After a few miles, I've gotten enough wax off near the tire center.While being aware that you are in an upright position.(This is important.) Gradually, you will be able to brake and accelerate as usual.
If you drive a few tens of kilometers, the tire is also rubbed and the break-in of the tire itself is almost complete.

If you're used to it, you should be able to finish this phase in about 10km.

Gradually increase the bank angle

Now, the tire itself has become flexible by repeated braking and acceleration in an upright position.
With new tires.The period when you are most likely to fall has already passed.So I'm going to start taking it down a little bit.

The trick is not to be aware of how far you have fallen (what is the current bank angle), but to be aware of how the tyres feel.
When you become aware of the round cross-sectional shape of the tire, you won't be afraid to start knocking it down with a new tire.

Up until that point, you should have been super conscious of staying upright, but it's like gradually increasing the range of tire shapes that roll left and right.
But don't get me started on braking and accelerating while cornering!
It's a leisurely touring ride, but it ends when you can feel the cross-section of the tire is round, not how far the tire is on the ground.

If you get off at this stage and check your tires, they shouldn't be grounded to the edge at all, but that's not a problem.

Gradually increase the overweight in the corners

Now for the final stage of peeling.
In the previous step, you should have been aware of the roundness of the tire cross-section.
So, although I've beaten it a fair amount, the ground mark on the tire surface should still be about halfway down.

I gradually brake and accelerate while cornering, keeping the feel of the cross-sectional shape of the tire in mind.
Try starting to beat it with the brakes weakly applied, or try accelerating out of an intersection in a gradual manner .......

I'm doing what's called "rubbing the tire under load to acclimate it", but I've already rubbed the tire when I was standing upright, so I'm not going to do it here."I'm going to start riding like a normal person.It is OK if you are aware of
It's also a way for people to get used to new tires, so if you find the new tires enjoyable, the peeling process (and getting used to the tires and the rider) is complete.

If you're good, you should be able to complete it in about 30km, and if you're cautious, in about 100km.

You don't need to force it to ground to the edge.

I've been told that the peeling & breaking in is complete, but it's superfluous to the edges and not grounded at all!
You may ...... be worried, but it's not a problem.

You're already riding as you normally would, so if you're not grounded by it...I won't be grounded in the future.
by forceYou don't have to peel all the way to the end that you don't usually use.It is.

That said, if you use it all the way to the edge when you're on the verge, you'll probably slip ......?
You might be worried about that, but at that time, the load is so heavy that you are using the area that you don't normally use, so you won't suddenly slip down because you didn't peel it.
In the first place, if you can't beat them on a regular basis, you won't be able to do a full bank in a hurry when the time comes.

Can you do chemical peeling?

When I say that new tires slip, I don't mean they cheat.
It's a very fast slide, and once you start sliding, it's a quick slide and you can't stop.
So, let's say you managed to drive home from the bike shop with a lot of nervousness and caution (while being aware that you were upright).

It's not good for your mental health to ride with your heart pounding for a while, so I wondered if there was any way to wash off or scrape off the "super-slippery substance" from the tire surface. ......
If you've ever had a scary moment or fall on a new tyre, it's natural to feel this way.

ThisHow to peel without ridingBut it is possible.
Moreover, there are several different peeling methods in the world.

Below is a comparative examination of the advantages and disadvantages of each method!

Wash it off with cleanser!

Efficacy: Effective to some extent.
It is possible to scrub off the wax from the surface of the tire by scrubbing with a kitchen cleanser on a scrubber.
The surface of a new tyre will repel water, but by washing it with cleanser, it will no longer repel water.
That's proof you washed it off!

The weak point is that it also washes away the oil and other active ingredients in the tire.
I don't think it would affect me much, but it would be a disadvantage.
Also, it's pretty annoying.

Wash it down with some parts cleaner!

Efficacy: Effective to a certain extent (But I don't recommend it.).
This method involves spraying parts cleaner on a rag and wiping the surface of the tire.
It is possible to scrub the wax off the surface of the tire by scrubbing it too.
You might be scared because the cloth you wipe it off with will turn brown, but it's proof that you washed it off!
It will not repel water either.

The weak point is that it washes away active ingredients such as oil contained in the tire more vigorously than the cleanser.
Since you will be degreasing the tires to the fullest extent, it may have a negative effect on the tread rubber if it seeps into the tires.
I mean, it probably affects you.
Even the tire manufacturers should clearly state that you should not allow grease or oil to stick to the tires.

I can't recommend it, partly because the manufacturer says no.
I can't even imagine what would happen if you sprayed parts cleaner directly on the tires, especially if you wet them so hard that they dripped lazily.
In the short term it might be okay, but in the long term I think the rubber might harden and cause cracks or something.

I'll file it away!

Indications: Useless.
I use a paper file to scrape the surface, but the scraped tire powder looks like a bearing ball and I can't scrape it at all.
It helps that the weird chemicals don't seep in, but it's a labor of love.
Even if you do your best to scrape it off, it's a shame to lose valuable tread rubber when you're not even driving.

Wash it with detergent!

Efficacy: Effective to some extent.
It is possible to wash off some of the wax from the tire surface by using a sponge with kitchen dishwashing detergent and washing around.
As with the cleanser, the tire surface will not repel water.

It just takes longer and harder than with the cleanser.
Is it the difference between "scrubbing" with a scrubber and "stroking" with a sponge?

The weakness is that, like cleansers, it also washes away the oil and other active ingredients in the tire.

Also, whether it's cleanser, parts cleaner, file, or detergent, it's not really running.
So.Tire break-in is not finished even if the surface of the tire is peeled off
Either way, you need to ride carefully until the break-in of the tire itself is complete.
If that's the case, I think it's better to drive carefully from the start, peeling off the tires and letting the tires and people get used to each other.

I'll force you to peel it off with a figure-8 run!

Indications: Very effective.
The method is to repeat figure 8 in a closed environment to finish peeling and breaking in at once.
This is very effective and allows you to complete the peeling and breaking-in process in a very efficient manner.

The weakness is that normal people can't prepare a 'closed environment'.
If you have that kind of environment, you should be practicing serious figure eights, not tire peeling.
Do not do it in a public place such as a parking lot, even if it is empty, because it is very annoying!

Ride it out on a rainy day and wash it off!

Indications: Dangerous.
It's better for you if you don't.
It's not that you can't crash on a rainy day ......, but "rain with new tires" is a situation that requires so much caution that even veterans get nervous.

Moreover, as you can see when you scrub a new tire with a brush while pouring water on it, that is not enough to remove the wax from the tire surface.
in shortA run in the rain won't wash it away.of.
So there is no point in daring to ride on a rainy day at all.

summary

Finally, if you ever need to consult an experienced rider for peeling tipsYou don't want to ask a fast rider.It is.
Fast people usually have something wrong with them, so listening to them half-heartedly is not very helpful for beginners.
Even if they took a story with difficulty level A and dropped it down to level C for beginners, it would only cause confusion if it wasn't at that level.

If you're going to consult, I'd recommend a cautious rider, even if it's a little late.
I'm sure he's had some bad experiences in the past, and he'll tell you about them in a funny way and recommend a super safe route.

Also, tires these days are super high performance compared to the old days and don't slip much even in the worst conditions of new + rain.
I recently changed my tires too, but unfortunately it was raining that day.
I was so scared to get on it, but then I thought, "What? It's not so slippery. Even if I did something that would have caused me to fall in the past, I didn't slip to any great degree.
These parts have evolved so much that I am impressed every time I change tires.

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