November 13th, 2003  MORE ABOUT TIRES:  By Pirelli Competition  Always "break-in" the new racing tires by gradually increasing speed and lean angle until both sides of tires are completely scrubbed in before real racing speeds are reached. Racing tires work best at high temperatures, between 50 and 80 degrees Celsius (122 and 176 degrees Fahrenheit).  Always pre head racing tires or ride carefully until tires are warm. Pre heat tires for 30 minutes at 50 – 70 degrees Celsius (122 – 158 degrees Fahrenheit). Never Ride aggressively  on cold tires.  Riding aggressively on cold tires is not safe and tires can experience ‘cold tearing” wich could greatly impair the tires performance and cause irregular wear. Check inflation pressures before riding. Always when tires are cold. Do not use any solvents to clean or buff tires. Never repair damaged tires, all punctures tires should be discarded and replaced. Store tires carefully, avoid cold conditions below 8 degrees Celsius (46F). Always use recommended size, over sizing can impair handling and grip. The use of tubes in tubeless tires is not permitted. Never use puncture sealant. Always rebalance wheel when new tires are fitted.   Heading into a corner with a little too much speed or having a turn tighten up on the exit unexpectedly may be terrifying. Modern sportbikes are highly capable machines, as long as the suspension is even halfway close to being dialded-in and the tires are in decent shape, you are likely to be astounded at the lean angles / midcorner correction they can achieve.   The most important point to remember when faced with having to tighten your cornering line is to look ahead into the corner - where you want to go.  If you come into a turn a little too fast, roll off the throttle gently and force yourself to lo keep your vision to the exit of the corner; do not panic and stare at the outside of the corner or the hazard you are trying to avoid.  When you see racers making close passes, you will note they are not looking at each other as they go by; they are looking past the object they need to avoid in order to get to their intended destination.   You must anticipate where you are going. Racers, at high speed, well anticipate what their racebike is going to do long before it happens - which means looking far ahead of their present location. We should look where we would like to be in the next second or in the next 10th of second...  Tires: Don't  ride aggressively when tires are still cold.  Your lean angle should increase as the tires come up to temperature.  When the tire is cold, it's going to feel loose and will tend to move around a bit. There will be a point when the tire stabilizes and feels planted.  Give tires extra time when road surface is colder than normal.  New tires must be broken-in for at least 100 miles.  Scrubbing new tires can be flat-out scary for the novice. Without the knowledge of vital procedures, getting those intimidatingly shiny new tires ready for traction becomes a guessing game, but it should not be like that.  Many riders believe a shiny appearance is the sole component that creates a slippery tire.  The main factor in the tire's inability to provide adequate traction is its low temperature, whereas the new surface may contribute to a new tire's slipperiness.   There are at least 15 different chemicals (depending on tire type and brand) that make up a compound. Heat breaks down those compounds and makes them react with each other, and the tread and the compound "come together".  Another trend that many riders follow is weaving in order to warm tires.  In most cases this is more of a risk than it's worth.  Heat generated by carcass flex,  rotational speed and gradual increase of lean angle is the main ingredient for new-tire traction.

More about "Look where you are going": Look where are your going not just where you are. Make sure your conciously turn your head and LOOK through the turn.  This slows the perception of speed and give you a more paronamic view of your next move,  which will help you to get on the gas sooner.  

Look, adjust speed and avoid panic: Avoid rushing in a corner in a panic. Look through the corner early, just before making your steering input. Enter the corner within a comfortable speed for you  (within your limits), otherwise, you will most likely be too occupied with trying to slow down the bike, and doing this, while turning, can be very scary. 

Concentration: When riding you must concentrate on what you are doing.  Aren't there situations when you are driving your car, walking or doing anything else, thinking about that very collectible Led Zeppelin CD that you saw two weeks ago at a Sam Goodie store, or on what you are going to have for dinner, or whatever...  and completely detach yourself from the present world and drive several miles and don't remember how you got there?  
In motorcycling you must concentrate on the road and its surroundings. Concentrate on what you are doing: Riding. Leave distractions for that stop at that MOBIL gas station while having that nice cold bottle of Coca-Cola... or if it's winter, that nice and warm cup of coffee... 
Riding well and avoiding random acts of automotive idiocy is an intense mental exercise, an act of sustained concentration on your part. The more into the ride you are, the better you'll ride - and the safer you'll be. 
 ENJOY YOUR [ SMOOTH ] RIDE

REDUCE YOUR OWN STRESS 
*Consider altering your schedule to avoid the worst congestion.  Allowplenty of time so that you do not have to speed, beat traffic lights, orroll through stop signs. 
*Improve the comfort of your vehicle. Use your air conditioner, install a tape or CD player to enjoy uninterrupted music or books on tape. 
*While in traffic, concentrate on being relaxed.  Don't clench your teeth. Loosen your grip on the wheel, take a deep breath, and relax. 
*Don't drive when you are angry, upset, or overtired. 

ADJUST YOUR ATTITUDE 
Before reacting to another driver's mistake, ask yourself, "How many times have I made the same mistake?" Before initiating or responding violently to a traffic situation, ask yourself, "Is it worth being paralyzed or killed?