Explanation of the "Darkside"

[carolinakid1]

I gather from the discussion that going to the "darkside" means that you are installing a "car" tire on the rear wheel? Please explain reasons why and tires you recommend. Thanks.

[Yellow Jacket]

Yes, that is correct.

To answer your second sentence I suggest checking out the following links:

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-cruisers/62061-car-tires-4.html
http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/CarTire/home.htm
http://darkside.nwff.info/
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=DarkSiding&nav=start&prettyurl=%2FDarkSiding%2Fstart
http://forums.delphiforums.com/DarkSiding/messages/?msg=110.1
http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.html
http://www.motorcycle.com/news/news3570.html
http://www.tomfranken.com/Darkside/Default.htm

[dogdoc]

Mud grips really work well. Not just kidding. :-)

[petenomad]

I believe the main benefit is that the tire generally lasts longer (needs fewer replacements).

[coacha]

It is because you can get cool stickers that say "Darkside" to put on your bike!

[hammer]

I thought it was some kind of evil cult thing like Amway????

[Idaho]

muahaha, we have snagged another one!!

[johnmj]

I got my SP9000 sitting here waiting on the next tire change and swing arm service ;) just gotta wait on that damn expensive brickstone to wear down enough to justify tossing it.

[Jared]

I did it for the free cookie!

[Idaho]

I did it for the free cookie!

Does not matter how or why you are here. Just that you are here. You are one of "us".

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Hey Bob, thanks for all the links.

[carolinakid1]

Thanks for all of the advice. Once I wear down the originals I will probably switch. I guess the challenge is finding someone in your area willing to mount the tire. Okay, second "dumb" question...what are dynabeads?

[landman]

dynabeads are placed inside the tire to balance it.they replace
the wheel wieghts that are normally used on the outside of the
wheel to balance the tire.

[cactusjack]

Thanks for all of the advice. Once I wear down the originals I will probably switch. I guess the challenge is finding someone in your area willing to mount the tire. Okay, second "dumb" question...what are dynabeads?

Dynabeads (http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html) << click me

[blowndodge]

Todd told me he was going to the "Darkside" and he wound up in Haiti!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif