Darkside is done

ccmjr77 · 12-03-2011, 01:13 PM

I got the hankook 195/60/16 mounted this morning. I have put about 50 miles on it at 40psi and I was suprised that it seems to ride so well. I thought it would be very different and take a little to get use to it, but rode great, even at the high psi. So far I like it.

Attached is a picture. Please ignore dirty bike.

VulcanE · 12-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the "DarkSide"

. In a few hundred miles, after the tire gets used to it's new home, and you find your "sweet-spot", you're gonna like it even more,

**markclark57** · 12-03-2011, 02:21 PM

After you get accustomed to the difference in counter steering in the deep corners, you might want to lower the PSI some. The CTs last a lot longer. 40 will give you more center wear and a little stiffer ride. I run 28-30 in my GYTT.

**krash** · 12-03-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ccmjr77

I got the hankook 195/60/16 mounted this morning. I have put about 50 miles on it at 40psi and I was suprised that it seems to ride so well. I thought it would be very different and take a little to get use to it, but rode great, even at the high psi. So far I like it.

Attached is a picture. Please ignore dirty bike.

Nice tire, but what a dirty bike!

Where did you get the tire?

cactusjack · 12-03-2011, 06:09 PM

I didn't see a car tire, just a picture of a dirty bike.

Sin City Stan · 12-03-2011, 07:07 PM

Maybe it's a metalflake??

**wompus** · 12-03-2011, 08:30 PM

Welcome to the Darkside, where we know better then others !
I got just over 30,000 miles on my last CT!

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ccmjr77 · 12-03-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by krash

Nice tire, but what a dirty bike!

Where did you get the tire?

Performance Plus Tire
http://www.performanceplustire.com/

$98.00 delivered.

**Rasta** · 12-03-2011, 09:02 PM

What size and make of tire do you guys use for a 2004 nomad with factory size tire150/80-16 to get it to the Darkside ?

moloprintz · 12-03-2011, 10:32 PM

Welcome to the "DarkSide"!
I use about 28-30 in my Sport 5000.

**markclark57** · 12-04-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rasta

What size and make of tire do you guys use for a 2004 nomad with factory size tire150/80-16 to get it to the Darkside ?

Go here

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=15957

Pick what fits your pleasure.

**Jared** · 12-04-2011, 01:09 AM

Welcome to the Darkside. I'm on my second SP5000. First one lasted about 27K miles.

**ringadingh** · 12-04-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rasta

What size and make of tire do you guys use for a 2004 nomad with factory size tire150/80-16 to get it to the Darkside ?

I used the Vredestein Comtrac, its a 175/70/16.

**Rasta** · 12-04-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

I used the Vredestein Comtrac, its a 175/70/16.

Thanks to you and Mark for your answer. I just put a bike tire on mine about 3000 miles ago so just looking ahead to when I have to change it again soon!

**Kawhead** · 12-06-2011, 01:08 AM

Every time somebody goes to the Darkside, it's like watching puppies play, and it warms my heart and I smile.

If you rally want to aggravate the busybodies dbadge her next. They'll scream like you're snatching their finger nails out.

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markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	After you get accustomed to the difference in counter steering in the deep corners, you might want to lower the PSI some. The CTs last a lot longer. 40 will give you more center wear and a little stiffer ride. I run 28-30 in my GYTT. __________________ 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
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wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Welcome to the Darkside, where we know better then others ! I got just over 30,000 miles on my last CT! . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	Welcome to the "DarkSide"! I use about 28-30 in my Sport 5000.
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Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Every time somebody goes to the Darkside, it's like watching puppies play, and it warms my heart and I smile. If you rally want to aggravate the busybodies dbadge her next. They'll scream like you're snatching their finger nails out.
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