Who's gone to the Dark Side?

[Jared]

I'm wondering how many Dark Siders we have on this board?

[Jared]

BTW... Those that have gone to the dark side, why don't you mention what tire you have mounted.

[badnomad08]

I only have 2,900 miles on my bike, but when it comes time I probably will. It doesn't really cost any extra and you can get 2-3 times the mileage or more on a car tire. It sounds like a good idea to me. Ride Safe!!!

[faxxxy]

I only have 2,900 miles on my bike, but when it comes time I probably will. It doesn't really cost any extra and you can get 2-3 times the mileage or more on a car tire. It sounds like a good idea to me. Ride Safe!!!

+1.. I have a brand new tires, but when the time comes, I will probably go darkside. It just makes more sense.

There was a thread on the VTX board asking the simple question "Does anyone know first hand (not a friend, or a friend of a friend) of a car tire causing an accident."
Not a single story was told, and that board has 41,000 members.

[Top Cat]

I'll stay with a MC tire thank you.

[dogdoc]

Tc I was thinking you put a CT on yours??

[lonewolf]

gone to the Darkside! im running a dunlop sp 5000. 195/60-16.

[Scoot]

I don't know of anyone to go to the darkside on a 1500 Nomad yet.

The Darkside web site doesn't show one either. :'(

[caddman11]

You should have added another answer "considering ".

[blowndodge]

Continental Vanco8 summer tire 185/75/16 8-ply light truck tire.

[strobe]

Another Dunlop SP 5000. 195/60-16 here. Only have about 200 miles on it, but no real complaints.

[glassgod]

Another Continental Vanco8 summer tire 185/75/16 8-ply light truck tire.

[pablo]

I'm running an Achilles ATR Sport 195/55 ZR16 87V. Got from http://www.tireseasy.com/ for $54 + shipping. I've had this on for over 11,000 miles and am very pleased with it.

[strobe]

You should have added another answer "considering ".

+1 I have never done a poll, can it be modified after it starts?

[markusmaximus]

Must admit, it never crossed my mind until these recent threads. I will consider it when the time comes.

[Yellow Jacket]

I have never done a poll, can it be modified after it starts?

I don't think you can modify it once it's posted.

[rickmeister56]

2008 nad, dunlop sp 5000 ct recently mounted

[Jared]

You should have added another answer "considering ".

After I started the thread, I thought the exact same thing. I can't figure a way to change it though. Sorry!

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[strobe]

Could always start over http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Jared]

Hummmmm....??? Maybe I'll do that?

[Kawhead]

195/60-16 SP5000. I mounted it myself and balanced it with 2oz of Dyna Beads. I'm very pleased. I have little more than 1500 miles on it. It handles great in the rain, dirt roads, and could very well throw you through the windshield in a panic stop!

[Jared]

wow.....almost 50/50 by the time you add the few that are planning on making the change.

Honestly my only concern, which might not even be valid, is insurance. I'd hate to get in an accident and have the inspector deny my claim because of the car tire. I think I might send my agent an e-mail, not mentioning a car tire, but just say that I'm replacing the rear tire on my Nomad for the first time and want to know if there are any specific tire that I need to mount. Maybe that way I can "get there permission".

I don't know, maybe I'm be paranoid?

[blowndodge]

Don't even think about notifying him or her. Play it dumb...

[Yellow Jacket]

You won't get your insurance company's "permission" for any kind of mod you make to your bike. If you had a claim the insurance company would have to prove that any mod was the causitive factor to deny the claim. That's my 2 pennies worth.

[blowndodge]

Man!!!! take a look at that rear tire of mine!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Jared]

You won't get your insurance company's "permission" for any kind of mod you make to your bike. If you had a claim the insurance company would have to prove that any mod was the causitive factor to deny the claim. That's my 2 pennies worth.

That would be great If thats true. ???

[strobe]

You won't get your insurance company's "permission" for any kind of mod you make to your bike. If you had a claim the insurance company would have to prove that any mod was the causitive factor to deny the claim. That's my 2 pennies worth.

+1 also I doubt that most adjusters would even think to look at the tire and then notice that it is not a MC tire.

[Jared]

Your probably correct, but I'm just a little paranoid about taking that chance.

[blowndodge]

Utah,

Only you can be happy or not happy making that decision. We aren't here to convince you to do so. You need do what you feel comfortable to do. I never try to convice someone on the fence to do anything unless they are paying me back for money they owe me!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Lots of Nomad owners modify their exhaust, intake systems and add fuel processors. Are these technically illegal to do according to the feds? yes and in most states too. Do we still do it anyway? Absolutely: why? because we don't consider this consequence when doing these mods. Nomad owners are tinkerers by nature. If anyone is hesitant on doing a mod for legal reasons then I recommend don't...move on to more bling???!!

[lonewolf]

+1well said

[rhunt4]

bd said it right

[caper]

NEVER!!

[bobzinger]

Maybe a "won't go CT" would have been a good poll choice.