Practice question

When should new motorcycle tires be ridden gently before reaching full grip?

  1. Never — new tires grip immediately at full level
  2. For roughly the first 100 miles, because mold-release lubricants on the surface need to scrub off
  3. Only when the bike has more than one rider
  4. Only on dry pavement

Answer: B — For roughly the first 100 miles, because mold-release lubricants on the surface need to scrub off

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