Rookie mistake....

[The Bacon Junkie]

So, this "guy" I know was running errands on his bike today, and when he got home decided to lube his chain.

Problems arose when I  umm, I mean HE lubed the rear tire also.   

Any advice to help clean up mess?   Tried a few things, but tire is still a bit greasy.  Although, if I only turn right, I should be okay...   

[OT_Ducati]

simple green then rinse..
try..
you be the the guinea pig.

[wbeck257]

Sandpaper.

[Buckethead]

Burnout.

[gh0stie]

lol!!

some people will do ANYTHING to gain some speed

[The Bacon Junkie]

Burnout.

Don't think I could pull that off even if I knew how to do it.   

It's just that last 1/2 inch to the edge of the tire that got all slicked up...

[ellingly]

Sandpaper might be a bit excessive, but it'll work. You'll also no longer have a chicken strip on that side of the tyre.

They clean off the mould release stuff from tyres with acetone, aka nail polish remover. That should work quite adequately for this purpose too.

It's a common mistake to make, unfortunately.

[Buckethead]

I'd give the Simple Green a shot, wipe real well with a rough cloth, then rinse off like crazy.

WD40 would get it off, too, but then you have to get the WD40 off.

Good news is WD40 comes off a lot easier than chain lube, but I'm not sure what sort of effect it might have on the rubber. 

[Sleeper_I]

+1 on the simple green

Next time, try taping a piece of aluminum foil or a rag behind your chain onto your swing arm so when you lube it wont get on your tires and wheel.

[Howie]

The simple green should work fine.  Do scrub the tires a little before serious cornering though.

[The Don]

Prepsol or any grease and wax remover, as used by spray painters to prepare cars/bikes before painting.
Don

[JustDucky]

I like burnout option - only if accompanied by pics!
Find a wall or parking bumper for help.

Look out for

[Slide Panda]

I know something to put on your x-mass list - the Chain Drain
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/chain-drain/

[LA]

+1 on the toluene or acetone on a rag.  Get it at the hardware store. It's good to keep a little around anyway. Some carb cleaners are made of the same stuff.

LA

[Oldfisti]

I know something to put on your x-mass list - the Chain Drain
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/chain-drain/

I noticed they were using it on a Duc Monster in the pics.