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**Jared** · 10-25-2010, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the darkside! I have almost used up all the tread on my Dunlop sp 5000, with out 30K on it.

**ringadingh** · 10-25-2010, 12:09 PM

I hoping to get at least 30k as a minimum. It looks like it should, it has a far deeper tread than any bike tire Ive ever installed.

flavor · 10-25-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Welcome to the darkside! I have almost used up all the tread on my Dunlop sp 5000, with out 30K on it.

I'm surprised only 30,000. What'd you do put a heavy duty cluch and started pulling hole shots. Anyway id doesn't seem like many miles for a car tire.

I wish we had more tire options than we do that have been proven.

skiman · 10-25-2010, 04:34 PM

By the time most guys get 30k miles the tire will try rot

waterman · 10-25-2010, 05:31 PM

Welcome aboard Ring. I have a full summer on mine and won't be going back.

**minst7877** · 10-25-2010, 09:25 PM

What does this do to the handling characteristics of the bike in the corners?

DC

flavor · 10-26-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skiman

By the time most guys get 30k miles the tire will try rot

You might be right, but why would you put a car tire on if you're not going to put miles on? You might as well stay with a motorcycle tire.

waterman · 10-26-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skiman

By the time most guys get 30k miles the tire will try rot

You might be right, but why would you put a car tire on if you're not going to put miles on? You might as well stay with a motorcycle tire.

Even if we only get 30,000 miles out of it that is still 3 MC tires at the rate they wear out here on our roads.

Another reason for the tire, after changing to a CT I noticed the change in handling with cross winds in the plains. In other areas they talk about if you don't ride in the rain - you don't ride. Just change that to wind for us. A CT is much more stable than a MC tire for me. I just don't fight the wind as bad.

waterman · 10-26-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by minst7877

What does this do to the handling characteristics of the bike in the corners?

DC

At first you have to put more force into the bars for turns, not much more but some. After a while you really don't notice it. I can take turns as fast as I did with a MC tire.

flavor · 10-26-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by flavor

You might be right, but why would you put a car tire on if you're not going to put miles on? You might as well stay with a motorcycle tire.

Even if we only get 30,000 miles out of it that is still 3 MC tires at the rate they wear out here on our roads.

Another reason for the tire, after changing to a CT I noticed the change in handling with cross winds in the plains. In other areas they talk about if you don't ride in the rain - you don't ride. Just change that to wind for us. A CT is much more stable than a MC tire for me. I just don't fight the wind as bad.

You're right.............what the hell was I thinking........... ::)

**ringadingh** · 10-26-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by minst7877

What does this do to the handling characteristics of the bike in the corners?
DC

I rode it to work yesterday and it feels pretty good overall. First impression is that it rides very smooth. It will take a bit of getting used to and probably a few air pressure adjustments to find the sweet spot.
Going down a straight road the bike feels easy to stay upright, on corners I feel I have to push it just a little bit to get it to start turning, then it leans over no problem. I think this will get better over time as I adjust to it. So far Im glad I switched over and Im sure it will be almost unoticeable after a while.

blowndodge · 10-26-2010, 11:25 AM

Uneven pavement is where you'll notice the most difference. thats the only negative part of a car tire....

flavor · 10-26-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

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Originally Posted by minst7877

What does this do to the handling characteristics of the bike in the corners?
DC

I rode it to work yesterday and it feels pretty good overall. First impression is that it rides very smooth. It will take a bit of getting used to and probably a few air pressure adjustments to find the sweet spot.
Going down a straight road the bike feels easy to stay upright, on corners I feel I have to push it just a little bit to get it to start turning, then it leans over no problem. I think this will get better over time as I adjust to it. So far Im glad I switched over and Im sure it will be almost unoticeable after a while.

The opposite is true for coming out of a turn push down a little into a turn. Bike wants to come up out of a turn. Just a little different feel that you'll like more and more.

VulcanE · 10-26-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Uneven pavement is where you'll notice the most difference. thats the only negative part of a car tire....

Yeah Brad, that's the only negative I can come up with too. A friend at work (Yamaha Tour Deluxe) informed me yesterday that he went to the "DarkSide". I had been talking to him about it for over a year now, and being the "VERY SAFETY" conscience orientated person he is, he went with a MC tire earlier this year and 5500 miles later, it was down to the cords. He decided to give a CT a try. He's only been riding it for 4 days now. Guess what question he asked me.................... "Why did I wait so long"? He and his wife both love it, and he said "it does everything better". That's when I told him that the only negative part of a car tire is un-even pavement. It's not bad if you know it, but if you've never experienced it, It'll make the hiney pucker and bite the seat.

elvis · 10-26-2010, 01:14 PM

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I was hoping to get the season out of the old tire, it went bald on me, but when I seen a cord showing I figured Id better get it changed. You can see by the wearon the old tire that I spend a lot more time doing right hand turns. Quite a difference in size between them isn't there.

Looks like that Nomad made a lot of burn-outs and wheelies.

10-25-2010, 12:03 PM	#31
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Joined The Darkside Today Welcome to the darkside! I have almost used up all the tread on my Dunlop sp 5000, with out 30K on it. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-25-2010, 12:09 PM	#32
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Joined The Darkside Today I hoping to get at least 30k as a minimum. It looks like it should, it has a far deeper tread than any bike tire Ive ever installed. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-25-2010, 04:34 PM	#34
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Joined The Darkside Today By the time most guys get 30k miles the tire will try rot __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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10-25-2010, 05:31 PM	#35
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Joined The Darkside Today Welcome aboard Ring. I have a full summer on mine and won't be going back. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-25-2010, 09:25 PM	#36
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Joined The Darkside Today What does this do to the handling characteristics of the bike in the corners? DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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10-26-2010, 11:25 AM	#42
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