Dark Side

dholmer · 08-16-2012, 12:34 AM

How many of you that have gone to the Dark Side, ride two up frequently? How does the bike/ tire react to the extra weight of riding two up. I know of a few that have gone to the dark side, but primarily ride solo. They say they will never go back...

pooker · 08-16-2012, 06:48 AM

My wife couldn't believe how comfortable it made the ride!!

recumbentbob · 08-16-2012, 08:11 AM

I do.I run 30 psi solo and 32 psi 2 up.

mobandy78 · 08-16-2012, 09:10 AM

I don't very often, but when my wife does ride with me, she says it's a much smoother ride and more comfortable.

Bud2rat · 08-16-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

I don't very often, but when my wife does ride with me, she says it's a much smoother ride and more comfortable.

My wife says the same thing. I love it.

jimo · 08-16-2012, 12:53 PM

Ditto on what everyone else here says.

One minor negative or thing that I've experienced running darkside which can be a bit more pronounced with 2 up is when you go over uneven roads, meaning back roads that have been oiled and chipped, gravel etc, is that the rear end can wonder a bit.

waterman · 08-16-2012, 04:09 PM

Generally do the long rally rides 2-up. Wife doesn't really know a difference. Me, I can tell the difference. It's a better ride especially in the wind.

abbo · 08-16-2012, 06:12 PM

I have had car tire on for about 8/9 thousand miles and ride 2 up only. 33/34 psi and can't tell the difference. On some milled roads it will pull you to follow the grinder marks.

old dog · 08-16-2012, 06:19 PM

Has any one put a car tire on a Vaquero. If so what are you running?

poppy · 08-16-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jimo

Ditto on what everyone else here says.

One minor negative or thing that I've experienced running darkside which can be a bit more pronounced with 2 up is when you go over uneven roads, meaning back roads that have been oiled and chipped, gravel etc, is that the rear end can wonder a bit.

I agree with jimo....the bike sometimes tries to follow the road lines(?) and swells. 32psi solo or 2 up.

**Jared** · 08-16-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by poppy

I agree with jimo....the bike sometimes tries to follow the road lines(?) and swells. 32psi solo or 2 up.

Don't all bikes do this? I don't think it's limited to just bikes with car tires.

cbutteris · 08-19-2012, 08:28 PM

I was pleased with the ride after going darkside, but riding 2-up is where we notice the biggest improvement. Much smoother and more secure on things like tar snakes. I settled on 34psi cold.

george james · 08-19-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Don't all bike do this? I don't think it limited to just bikes car tires.

I'm with u, my bike would react with mc tire and does same with car tire. In fact i feel no difference from mc tire to car tire.

poppy · 08-19-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Don't all bikes do this? I don't think it's limited to just bikes with car tires.

I don't remember it being prevalent with a MC tire, maybe because less contact area?? Just seems more pronounced with a CT. I probably should have mentioned @ slower speeds...

That's my experience anyway.

Scoot · 08-20-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jimo

Ditto on what everyone else here says.

One minor negative or thing that I've experienced running darkside which can be a bit more pronounced with 2 up is when you go over uneven roads, meaning back roads that have been oiled and chipped, gravel etc, is that the rear end can wonder a bit.

I don't really notice the rear-end wondering riding 2 up. It's when I ride one up and get in the the dips and ruts that the 18 wheelers can make in the road that will and have had me all over my lane. 28 psi

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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I do.I run 30 psi solo and 32 psi 2 up. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I don't very often, but when my wife does ride with me, she says it's a much smoother ride and more comfortable. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Generally do the long rally rides 2-up. Wife doesn't really know a difference. Me, I can tell the difference. It's a better ride especially in the wind. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-16-2012, 12:53 PM	#6
jimo Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 25	Ditto on what everyone else here says. One minor negative or thing that I've experienced running darkside which can be a bit more pronounced with 2 up is when you go over uneven roads, meaning back roads that have been oiled and chipped, gravel etc, is that the rear end can wonder a bit.
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08-16-2012, 06:12 PM	#8
abbo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockwell City, Iowa Posts: 215	Tire I have had car tire on for about 8/9 thousand miles and ride 2 up only. 33/34 psi and can't tell the difference. On some milled roads it will pull you to follow the grinder marks.
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old dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 166	Has any one put a car tire on a Vaquero. If so what are you running?
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08-19-2012, 08:28 PM	#12
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	I was pleased with the ride after going darkside, but riding 2-up is where we notice the biggest improvement. Much smoother and more secure on things like tar snakes. I settled on 34psi cold. __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport
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