01-23-2024, 01:36 AM
(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.
^^agreed 101%^^