Darth Vader

Rotorboy · 02-03-2012, 08:21 PM

I just finished putting on my CT and taking a test ride. I like it.

It is going to take a little while to get use to it, but it won't take long. I am riding at 36 psi right now as that is what the installer left it at, (per my request) and I can tell I will need to air it down a little. All that new traction in the rear really lets me know how bad my front tire is right now. That will be done next day off. One thing that I will have to get use to is that when this tire goes over certain road cracks, it sounds like my old tire when it went flat. (has happened twice) It also picks up rocks and then throws them into the fender.

Norman
Imperial Tie Fighter Squadron

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-03-2012, 09:19 PM

Sounds like you are satisfied.

Rotorboy · 02-03-2012, 09:33 PM

Very satisfied. I live in a trailer park and have to drive on dirt everyday. When the first rock hit the inside of the fender pulling out onto the paved highway, it scared the crap out of me. After a couple of wig wags in the lane the other two or three came out, but this time I was ready for it.

**markclark57** · 02-03-2012, 10:40 PM

Just remember that next time you are tempted to tailgate a cage.

BTW, watch your back side. Other people aren't used to motorcycles stopping that fast.

Rotorboy · 02-04-2012, 06:20 AM

Yellow Jacket · 02-04-2012, 07:20 AM

ROFLMAO ! ! ! I've wanted to do that myself !

**trip** · 02-04-2012, 08:13 AM

Damn I'd love to do that to some people. LOL.

READ THE MOTHERFUCKING MANUAL!!!

**ringadingh** · 02-04-2012, 09:23 AM

Thats awesome, Ive felt like doing that to some drivers. I thinks that would get their attention.

ponch · 02-04-2012, 10:41 AM

I had something similar happen about 22 years ago. I had a lifted Chevy K10 at the time...I came to a light and a Grand Am was in front of me. The light turned green and they guy just sat there. I honked and he flipped me the bird, so I went into the right lane and sped up. They guy tried to run me off the road. Foolish little man. I sped up and changed into his lane, put both feet on the brake and applied. The K10 had zero damage, but his hood was peeled back to the windshield and the engine was damaged enough he couldn't start it. A witness, who was a lawyer, said it was the other guy's fault when the state trooper came. I doubt he tried to run anyone off the road again.

Sin City Stan · 02-04-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotorboy

**brote** · 02-04-2012, 01:38 PM

How many times have I felt like doing that ................ Only thing around Atlanta you'd find yourself in a gun fight.

ponch · 02-04-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brote

How many times have I felt like doing that ................ Only thing around Atlanta you'd find yourself in a gun fight.

It looks like Robert Loggia was ready for one.

Rotorboy · 02-04-2012, 08:47 PM

I reset the speedohealer today and the transformation is complete. With the new tire and the speedohealer in transparent mode the speedometer read 68 at 60 mph actual. I usually don't go over 55, but it calibrates best at 60. Having the smaller tire has made the bike a bit quicker. At least as a seat of the pants meter would indicate. Thanks again to everyone who gave me info on going to the DARKSIDE. Including everyone that helped and did not know it when I was lurking.

02-03-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
Rotorboy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 203	Darth Vader I just finished putting on my CT and taking a test ride. I like it. It is going to take a little while to get use to it, but it won't take long. I am riding at 36 psi right now as that is what the installer left it at, (per my request) and I can tell I will need to air it down a little. All that new traction in the rear really lets me know how bad my front tire is right now. That will be done next day off. One thing that I will have to get use to is that when this tire goes over certain road cracks, it sounds like my old tire when it went flat. (has happened twice) It also picks up rocks and then throws them into the fender. Norman Imperial Tie Fighter Squadron __________________ 2006 Nomad Chrome on Black 1985 Chevy K20 White latex house paint thrown off the tire on Brown. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-03-2012, 09:19 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Sounds like you are satisfied. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-03-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
Rotorboy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 203	Very satisfied. I live in a trailer park and have to drive on dirt everyday. When the first rock hit the inside of the fender pulling out onto the paved highway, it scared the crap out of me. After a couple of wig wags in the lane the other two or three came out, but this time I was ready for it. __________________ 2006 Nomad Chrome on Black 1985 Chevy K20 White latex house paint thrown off the tire on Brown.
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02-03-2012, 10:40 PM	#4
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Just remember that next time you are tempted to tailgate a cage. BTW, watch your back side. Other people aren't used to motorcycles stopping that fast. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ Last edited by markclark57; 02-03-2012 at 10:43 PM.
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02-04-2012, 06:20 AM	#5
Rotorboy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 203	tailgate __________________ 2006 Nomad Chrome on Black 1985 Chevy K20 White latex house paint thrown off the tire on Brown. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-04-2012, 07:20 AM	#6
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	ROFLMAO ! ! ! I've wanted to do that myself ! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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02-04-2012, 08:13 AM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Damn I'd love to do that to some people. LOL. READ THE MOTHERFUCKING MANUAL!!! __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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02-04-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Thats awesome, Ive felt like doing that to some drivers. I thinks that would get their attention. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#9
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	I had something similar happen about 22 years ago. I had a lifted Chevy K10 at the time...I came to a light and a Grand Am was in front of me. The light turned green and they guy just sat there. I honked and he flipped me the bird, so I went into the right lane and sped up. They guy tried to run me off the road. Foolish little man. I sped up and changed into his lane, put both feet on the brake and applied. The K10 had zero damage, but his hood was peeled back to the windshield and the engine was damaged enough he couldn't start it. A witness, who was a lawyer, said it was the other guy's fault when the state trooper came. I doubt he tried to run anyone off the road again. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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02-04-2012, 01:38 PM	#11
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	How many times have I felt like doing that ................ Only thing around Atlanta you'd find yourself in a gun fight. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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02-04-2012, 08:47 PM	#13
Rotorboy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 203	I reset the speedohealer today and the transformation is complete. With the new tire and the speedohealer in transparent mode the speedometer read 68 at 60 mph actual. I usually don't go over 55, but it calibrates best at 60. Having the smaller tire has made the bike a bit quicker. At least as a seat of the pants meter would indicate. Thanks again to everyone who gave me info on going to the DARKSIDE. Including everyone that helped and did not know it when I was lurking. __________________ 2006 Nomad Chrome on Black 1985 Chevy K20 White latex house paint thrown off the tire on Brown.
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