Dark side derision

[bobhamlin]

Still relatively new to the Nomad, the discussions about the darkside only became interesting as the bike started over 8k miles. I resolved I was switching at the upcoming change.

Didn't work out that way.

Angie and I set out on a 10 day excursion to the upper midwest. I thought the back tire had sufficient tread.

Near Springfield IL, when I checked my air, the rear tire was low. I filled it and the next morning, it was severely low.

Short story: I got a pirelli mc tire from the oldest Kaw dealership in the US (so says Irvin outdoor sports in Keokuk IA.)

The interesting part is the absolute disbelief of putting a car tire on. I can understand the dealership--which may be biased. However, while I was in Quincey IL trying to find a place to do the Nomad back tire, the local Kaw. franchise didn't stock or service tires and referred me to a custom cycle shop.

I pumped up the tire and rode over to "Mean Cycles." He would swap out the tire if I could find one. When I mentioned the possibility of a car tire, he and a friend laughed with derision. I patiently tried to exain the benefits to no avail.

He said he'd do it, but I'd "be signing a waiver." No tire places had the SP5000 in stock, then I found Irvins.

The intensity of the derision surprised me. It was like trying to talk politics or religion with people who are not nearly as open-minded, mentally-gifted, generally-good looking and as on the right track as myself.