Tyre Scrub In Transcontinental

[Decodave]

Hi Folks

So just a quick question I am in Scotland UK and we are expecting some ground frost this weekend.

I have done around 850 miles on my new TC with lots of two-up and loaded luggage riding.

As much as possible I have been lightly touching down the Footplates each side (about a 32 degrees lean) so do you think my tyres are scrubbed in enough for frost ? . Can't wait to try the heaters

 

[BobW]

Hi Folks

So just a quick question I am in Scotland UK and we are expecting some ground frost this weekend.

I have done around 850 miles on my new TC with lots of two-up and loaded luggage riding.

As much as possible I have been lightly touching down the Footplates each side (about a 32 degrees lean) so do you think my tyres are scrubbed in enough for frost ? . Can't wait to try the heaters View attachment 11966

Congrats on getting the footplates scrubbed in. We see a bunch of great riding in winter months, but black ice from snow melt that refreezes overnight and/or hoar frost that lingers in shadows until the pavement warms a bit in the late morning sun has given me more than one pucker factor moments. So I usually roll out after a "second cup" of my favorite hot beverage and enjoy my heaters while drag factors are more reliable