Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE...

jimbo · 03-13-2010, 04:27 PM

After reading a ton of forum treads and watching videos on youtube i finally decided to cross over to the CT. I am going with the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred 205/60-16. I also need a new front tire and i was wondering if anyone can tell me what is a good match to run with my new rear CT?

strobe · 03-13-2010, 04:46 PM

I put the Avon Cobra on the front and I really liked it as a match with the CT. The Avon and the Dunlop E3 seem to be the most popular.

dkdixie · 03-13-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strobe

I put the Avon Cobra on the front and I really liked it as a match with the CT. The Avon and the Dunlop E3 seem to be the most popular.

+1 on the Avon Cobra

Welcome to the Darkside......and may the force be with you.....you'll love it!! :)

macmac · 03-13-2010, 07:13 PM

I forget what it is on ft, a Dunlop 251??? radial, matched to a Sp 5000 Dunlop CT on the rear. Seems great to me.

**Jared** · 03-13-2010, 11:40 PM

Welcome to the DarkSide!

**Kawhead** · 03-13-2010, 11:43 PM

I just mounted that same Goodyear on mine a couple months ago with a Cobra on the front.
http://www.motoxoutlet.com < These folks here have the best deal on Cobras that I found.

Now, whether you need some advance advice or not, I'm gonna give it to you on mounting this one. :) Don't mount the final drive until you place the wheel under the fender, then place the final drive on the wheel hub and mate it to your swing arm. ONLY snug the the acorn nuts. Torque your axle nut first, and then you final drive nuts. Otherwise you'll pull your drive shaft tube into your tire.

As a matter of fact, thats a good procedure for any tire you mount on the rear.

bigdave · 03-13-2010, 11:49 PM

Welcome to the Darkside. im running the dunlop E3 on front and it works well with the CT

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-14-2010, 12:48 AM

Be sure and let us know which front tire you go with and also how the CT works out for you.

recumbentbob · 03-14-2010, 08:56 AM

I put an Avon Cobra on the front and a Continental Vanco2 195-65-16 CT on the rear a week ago yesterday.

I've got about 125 miles on them so far and really like the set up. On wet roads that rear tire throws a nice rooster tail and prevents tailgaters.............

lonewolf · 03-14-2010, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the "DARKSIDE" ! I guess the 40 psi break in is being questioned???, but do take it easy until ya get the mold release worn off of it .

jimbo · 03-15-2010, 10:32 AM

Thank you guys so much for your input. I will be ordering the tires by the weekend and I will let you know what the end results are....

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strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... I put the Avon Cobra on the front and I really liked it as a match with the CT. The Avon and the Dunlop E3 seem to be the most popular. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... I forget what it is on ft, a Dunlop 251??? radial, matched to a Sp 5000 Dunlop CT on the rear. Seems great to me. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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03-13-2010, 11:43 PM	#6
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... I just mounted that same Goodyear on mine a couple months ago with a Cobra on the front. http://www.motoxoutlet.com < These folks here have the best deal on Cobras that I found. Now, whether you need some advance advice or not, I'm gonna give it to you on mounting this one. :) Don't mount the final drive until you place the wheel under the fender, then place the final drive on the wheel hub and mate it to your swing arm. ONLY snug the the acorn nuts. Torque your axle nut first, and then you final drive nuts. Otherwise you'll pull your drive shaft tube into your tire. As a matter of fact, thats a good procedure for any tire you mount on the rear. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... Welcome to the Darkside. im running the dunlop E3 on front and it works well with the CT __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... Be sure and let us know which front tire you go with and also how the CT works out for you. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-14-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... I put an Avon Cobra on the front and a Continental Vanco2 195-65-16 CT on the rear a week ago yesterday. I've got about 125 miles on them so far and really like the set up. On wet roads that rear tire throws a nice rooster tail and prevents tailgaters............. __________________ 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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lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... Welcome to the "DARKSIDE" ! I guess the 40 psi break in is being questioned???, but do take it easy until ya get the mold release worn off of it . __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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03-15-2010, 10:32 AM	#11
jimbo Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Poconos Posts: 40	Finally decided to cross over to the DARKSIDE... Thank you guys so much for your input. I will be ordering the tires by the weekend and I will let you know what the end results are....
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