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[Jswerve]

It isn't just tar snakes that will get you, there is host of em. Man hole covers while cornering is another that will get your attention real quick too. Any thing that changes your traction can cause trouble, keep a watchful eye and enjoy the ride.

Had a buddy wipe out turning on a man hole cover about 5mph

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[Eagle Eye]

The tar strips are a challenge here in California. If wet or hot, they can get your attention real quick.
One road I've ridden a lot is Hwy 9 over the Santa Cruz Mtns. there are scads of tar strips on this road on certain sections. Hot or wet, the tar strips are a good reason to slow down and take care. 
Good to hear it was only a learning moment, rather than a Rider Down report.


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[Para Bellum]

Oregon uses a de-icer that, after the ice is gone, leaves patches of the de-icer on the road.  It is slicker than snot, and it'll really get your attention when the front tire slides out in a curve.

[Dr.D]

I agree with another poster that tires are not the problem. Any change in the adhesion of the road surface , more or less can cause rider to go down. We have the gravel build up in the turns(makes a triangular pattern), tar patches, holes, paint and road kills all over. I heard a buddy tell me his friend  slid right thru a red light because of an opposum hide that just happened to be under the rear tire when he applied the brakes. Sounded funny as all get out and it was after he found out he did not crash and die.

I know we are supposed to keep our heads up and look through the corner but i let the eyes evaluate the surface too.

[FlaHeatWave]

Two days ago we were coming down the mountain in the Dixie National Forest near Panquitch, UT.  It was a wonderful ride but on a very sharp switchback, as we were leaned over, the bike hit one of the many tar strip repairs in the road and the front wheel lost traction.  We came as close to going down as I ever want to be and only my superior skill saved us.  Or was it luck?  Whatever.
Anyway, this has caused me to think about the problem and I think that given the numerous tar strips I should have hit the curve at a lower speed, reducing the lean and improving the traction.  Lesson learned.
I'm also wondering if there is a better tire for my 2014 CVO Limited?  Initial research suggests that the OEM Dunlop provided by Harley is the best tire for the bike but I am anxious to hear from anyone that has a suggestion.
I realize that tires are very emotional, much like the Ford-Chevy arguments but I would value the experience of others.
Thanks,
     -Dick-

'Got some "crimp" marks on the seat, do 'ya...

'Don't think tires would have made much difference (although I do prefer the Commander IIs ('05 SEEG) over the Dunlops ('09 SERG) ~ wanting Michelin to make them for the '09).

'Glad it worked out for y'all!