|
02-06-2009, 09:23 PM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 117
|
Darkside
I need a little help here. I'm wanting to fo to the darkside, but I'm having a hell of a time finding the recommended 105/65 16 sized tire. Can I get away with a 205/60 16??? If so, will I need to do any modifications??? Thanks...
Login or Register to Remove Ads |
|
02-06-2009, 09:24 PM | #2 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 117
|
Darkside
I meant 195/65 16... Sorry for the typo...
|
|
02-06-2009, 09:34 PM | #3 |
Sr. Contributor
|
Darkside
Continental makes a Vanco 8 185/75/16 that I'm looking at right now. Go to tirerack.com and they have a good selection..
__________________
I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 |
|
02-06-2009, 10:44 PM | #4 |
Top Contributor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Posts: 5,792
|
Darkside
TireRack also has some 195/60-16 available. It's getting hard to find a 195/65-16.
I think a 205 width may not fit between the swing arm.
__________________
Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 |
|
02-07-2009, 06:14 AM | #6 |
Advanced Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Huntsville, TX
Posts: 571
|
Darkside
I have a 195 width tire and there is only about 1/8" clearance between it and the swing arm. I don't think a 205 will fit, but the rim will squeez the sides in somewhat so it might. I have a 195/55 and like the lower profile, but it does increase the rpms and speedometer error.
|
|
02-07-2009, 12:41 PM | #7 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
Darkside
Deado stocker next to a Dunlop 195/60/R16
Mounted on the bike it looks like this I got it at the TireRack, but I wouldn't tell them what it was for if I were you. I think it has corrected the speedo error, but am not 100% certain.
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
02-07-2009, 01:06 PM | #8 |
Sr. Contributor
|
Darkside
and you've been pleased with it mac???
__________________
I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 |
|
02-07-2009, 01:23 PM | #9 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
Darkside
Oh yeah! I will never go back to a rear mc tire on this Nomad. PSI is very important, and for me that turned out to be 38 psi. I do think it eats a bit of MPG's though.. Since I installed it I can't get better than 44 MPG.
In braking just hang on to yer teeth! I find it far better in high speed twisties too, I can slice and dice corners with far better precision. Doing 20 mph over the posted limit is cake... There is a slight bit more presuure needed to hold in down in a curve, but I got used to it quickly and prefer the feeling which is to say the mushies are gone, and you delibertaly hold the bike down. When the curve comes up to straight road you just ease off. Being that i don't weigh much I find I need two hands to hold a tight curve, but I suspect bigger guys and who ain't compared to me, will still master a one hand curve just fine. My summer body weight is about 145 pounds unless i was caught in a big Boomer. Then you can add 5 pounds for wet hair easy. I used Dyna Beads and will as it happens chang over to these in every kind of vehical I have as well. The non-symetrical tread is a non-issue. I have read that the 205 fits, but I tend to think it will be the cutting edge of safe. This 195 has plenty of clearance and no mods need be made. The one thing is that CT are tuff to seat on the bead. That took me 4 tries and the 5th try got it. Each time I spooned the tire, moving it slightly. I never exceeded 51 psi to seat. Since I was going to use Dyna beads i used silicon spray as the install lube because it dries quickly. I didn't turn the valve stem when I had the tire off the rim, but wished I did. That was easy enough though with the wheel mounted on the bike. I simply loosened the the 2 valve stem nuts and turned the step 180 degrees, making it easier to reach from the right side. I had read lower psi was the way to go.. I tried 26, and didn't like it at high speed, but at low speed it was like riding a rail.. I tried 40 psi and at any speed the handling was way to quick like a concave bantam water ski, just too fast for me.. so I backed it off to 38 psi which is the best of both worlds to me. PSI will be critical and checking it often will be as critical. Solo I ride rear shocks at II and 0 psi, 2 up II and 14psi in the shocks.
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
02-08-2009, 07:02 AM | #10 |
Advanced Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: central mn.
Posts: 545
|
Darkside
i have the same tire mac has sp5000 195/60-16, conti makes one and so does goodyear in the blizzak. got mine also from tirerack. about 130$ shipped to my door. i got lucky and found my sweet spot quickly at 35 psi. tire did not correct any speedo error for me. i checked it with my gps.
__________________
Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider |
|
02-08-2009, 12:14 PM | #11 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
Darkside
My speedo effort was to ride by a pretty girl and ask if she was fast? My bike and her car were doing the same speed and she said "yes". To a long hair country hick that means the speedo error is fixed............... right?
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
02-09-2009, 12:37 AM | #12 |
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cleveland, Tennessee
Posts: 1,206
|
Darkside
I hope a 205/65-16 Fits, I just got mine in and haven't got it put on yet. What research that I've done everyone that has a 1600 and is running a 205 said their was no problem. I just helped a friend put a 205/70-15 on a VTX1300, it had a 170/80-15 MT on it and it fit with a little help of prayer! [GOOSE]
__________________
2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider |
|
02-09-2009, 12:31 PM | #13 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
Darkside
Goose, It should fit, but have very limited clearance at the drive shaft tube. I'ld be surprised if 3 credit cards would clear there. Other wise it is a go...
My drive way is 1/2 mile of dirt road, and then the town road is even worse.. I like a bit of clearance.. it matters not how clean my bike is just outside the door, as there is no way it stays clean before i can get to any real road.. oh well..
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
02-09-2009, 06:03 PM | #14 |
Top Contributor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Posts: 5,792
|
Darkside
Goose, let us know how it works when you get it on. Thanks.
__________________
Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 |
|
02-13-2009, 06:04 AM | #15 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 117
|
Darkside
I found a guy on EBay that has Kumho tires in the 195/65 16 size. Brand new. $68 + shipping. I'm waiting to hear from his as far as handling the transaction, because he has it set up as 4 tire lots....
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Darkside | sam | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 21 | 02-15-2011 05:31 PM |
Going Darkside | biscuitsngravy | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 18 | 09-29-2010 09:11 AM |
did someone say darkside | oldbikers | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 32 | 04-13-2010 02:00 PM |
darkside - at least trying | roads1 | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 9 | 08-27-2009 02:16 PM |
I really like it. The Darkside that is. | Idaho | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 44 | 07-22-2009 06:51 PM |