K1 k2

Hi ya can I use KI front K2 rear without warmers for track days . I only do track days on s1000rr, all its road kit is off. I will eventually get warmers and then I know they will be ok ,but till then . I will of course warm them with a few laps first.
many thanks JS

Yes you can use any tyre without warmers, I've never understood why so many people use them on trackdays ....... it's not a race. I have never used them just steadily increase your pace over the first couple of laps you'll be fine.

andybarsblade said:

Yes you can use any tyre without warmers, I've never understood why so many people use them on trackdays ....... it's not a race. I have never used them just steadily increase your pace over the first couple of laps you'll be fine.

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You know i asked the same question on my first track day and this was the answer i got. by using tyre warmers you limit the tyre to one heat cycle, too many heat cycles = loss of grip. I think that mostly applies to slicks and not DOT approved tyres. take it easy for a few laps and build up.

agree with heat cycles......but steady build up uses up laps ....... and you ll notice big difference when using warmers from the off

andybarsblade said:

Yes you can use any tyre without warmers, I've never understood why so many people use them on trackdays ....... it's not a race. I have never used them just steadily increase your pace over the first couple of laps you'll be fine.

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Totally agree :applouse: no need to go mental on the 1st couple of laps, helps warm everything up.

HI YA GUYS, Many thanks for the info and help RE K1 K2
JS