(01-22-2024, 04:46 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I'm guessing oil or anti-freeze and water combined to make a slick spot that you just happened to hit. I haven't found new tires to be particularly slick in recent years and typically just ride off at a pretty much normal pace and increase lean angles and speed over the next 50 miles or so, then it's business as usual. I go thru 3-4 sets of tires a year on my 2 bikes. I usually use Michelins (1st choice) or Pirellis (2nd choice) though, but in recent years have tried Dunlops (they were just OK), Bridgestones (my least favorite) Shinkos (they were ok and cheap lol), and Metzlers (they weren't bad) too. None were "bad" tires, but some were definitely better than others IMO.,

From Dunlop:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle tire questions. Dunlop Motorcycle Tire does NOT use a "mold releasing agent" during the production of our tires. When new tires are fitted, they should not be subjected to maximum power, abrupt lean-over or hard cornering until a reasonable run-in distance of approximately 100 miles has been covered. This will permit the rider to become accustomed to the feel of the new tires or tire combination, find the edge, and achieve optimum road grip for a range of speeds, acceleration and handling use.
Be sure to check and adjust inflation pressure to recommended levels after the tire cools for at least three (3) hours following run-in. Remember, new tires will have a very different contact patch and lean-over edge. New tires, mixing a new tire with a used tire, and mixing tread pattern
combinations require careful ride evaluations.

(01-22-2024, 09:49 AM)max_imp Wrote: Certainly not the only one whoops, seen a video of a rider falling on new tires between the workshop and the gate, 12 meters at the most;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

myself slipped with the hornet at very slow speed on a compacted and wet clay slick on the road, less that half a second, the front wheel slipped sideways on a small ridge on a track and it was all over, minimal damage and the first time in 50 years as well.
This is a similar situation;




No reason for it to happen but situations like this are a regular point of concern with new tires, like your idea of cleaning them, treat new tires as if riding on grass, thanks for sharing and second m in sc's advice!

(01-22-2024, 08:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: If they were the original oem Stones, I only got 6500 miles out of mine too on my new 2018 FJR, and I thought they were poor handling tires. Im told aftermarket Stones are better than oem manufactured ones. Ive just never cared for Bridgestones. The mechanics at my shop calls them Bridge-rocks lol.

1/2 price is good, as long as you are happy with the tires.

(01-22-2024, 08:24 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: wipe em down with a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper. im serious. alcohol won't do anything, If you want the release agent gone and not up to rubbing it w sandpaper, , use laquer thinner on a rag (NOT ACETONE) and it will help and not attack the rubber.

(01-22-2024, 12:29 PM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: Boy howdy you got off easy if that ends up being the only time you ever meet the pavement in your long career. Congratulations Whoops! You earned your name

(01-22-2024, 04:46 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I'm guessing oil or anti-freeze and water combined to make a slick spot that you just happened to hit. I haven't found new tires to be particularly slick in recent years and typically just ride off at a pretty much normal pace and increase lean angles and speed over the next 50 miles or so, then it's business as usual. I go thru 3-4 sets of tires a year on my 2 bikes. I usually use Michelins (1st choice) or Pirellis (2nd choice) though, but in recent years have tried Dunlops (they were just OK), Bridgestones (my least favorite) Shinkos (they were ok and cheap lol), and Metzlers (they weren't bad) too. None were "bad" tires, but some were definitely better than others IMO.,

From Dunlop:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle tire questions. Dunlop Motorcycle Tire does NOT use a "mold releasing agent" during the production of our tires. When new tires are fitted, they should not be subjected to maximum power, abrupt lean-over or hard cornering until a reasonable run-in distance of approximately 100 miles has been covered. This will permit the rider to become accustomed to the feel of the new tires or tire combination, find the edge, and achieve optimum road grip for a range of speeds, acceleration and handling use.
Be sure to check and adjust inflation pressure to recommended levels after the tire cools for at least three (3) hours following run-in. Remember, new tires will have a very different contact patch and lean-over edge. New tires, mixing a new tire with a used tire, and mixing tread pattern
combinations require careful ride evaluations.

(01-22-2024, 09:49 AM)max_imp Wrote: Certainly not the only one whoops, seen a video of a rider falling on new tires between the workshop and the gate, 12 meters at the most;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

myself slipped with the hornet at very slow speed on a compacted and wet clay slick on the road, less that half a second, the front wheel slipped sideways on a small ridge on a track and it was all over, minimal damage and the first time in 50 years as well.
This is a similar situation;




No reason for it to happen but situations like this are a regular point of concern with new tires, like your idea of cleaning them, treat new tires as if riding on grass, thanks for sharing and second m in sc's advice!