New Darksider

jesse · 05-31-2009, 09:49 PM

It's all your fault! I kept reading all the posts about car tires and couldn't find a good enough reason not to try it. Tired of buying tires that last 6 to 10,000mi. I went with the Dunlop 5000, currently @ 29psi and about 140mi so far. I am ready to start raising the pressure slowly. Yes did the swing arm and drive shaft, hub went on very smooth but the drive shaft spline was a real B. The only reason I got it back together at all was the encouraging words from my wife (she told me I couldn't do it and to wait until tomorrow). Its done now and am very glad I did it, rides very smooth and holds the road very well. Thanks to all who have gone there before me and blazed the trail, I couldn't have done it without you. THANKS GUYS! :)

Yellow Jacket · 05-31-2009, 10:20 PM

Welcome to the Darkside Jesse! Don't under estimate the power of the Force!

Betcha you're going to really like that tire!

dkdixie · 05-31-2009, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the Darkside!!

Now, be careful you don't fall off the edge of the Earth.

Your air pressure is interesting. From what I have researched, most start high, around 40-42psi then lower pressure looking for the sweetspot. Haven't been lower than 32 myself, may have to get into the 20's and see what its like.

Enjoy it! And keep us informed.....

PS: Cliff (VulcanE) and I are heading over to Arkansas next week for a couple days, then up into MO and back to Georgia through KY & TN.
We'll be staying around Eureka Springs or Branson, MO Thursday night, June 11th.

**billmac** · 06-01-2009, 04:11 AM

Posts like this are pushing me into the Darkness.

I put on a Metzler 880 on the rear about 1k miles ago. The tire has a vibration whenever the tire rolls on its side tread grooves. I understand now that others have experienced this vibration as well on the 880.

I bought my Nomad to be smooth. Now, I am just looking for an excuse to change the rear tire early. It appears the darkside will be my next choice.

lonewolf · 06-01-2009, 07:05 AM

welcome to the "DARKSIDE" jesse! have the same tire and really like it. now tryin to figure out what im going to replace my front with. leanin towards a pireli mt66.

dkdixie · 06-01-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by billmac

Posts like this are pushing me into the Darkness.

I put on a Metzler 880 on the rear about 1k miles ago. The tire has a vibration whenever the tire rolls on its side tread grooves. I understand now that others have experienced this vibration as well on the 880.

I bought my Nomad to be smooth. Now, I am just looking for an excuse to change the rear tire early. It appears the darkside will be my next choice.

Don't know who you bought the tire from, but I had same problem with Metzler.
After over 1,000 miles, sent it back to Dennis Kirk for full refund.
Might want to check out returning for credit/refund.

blowndodge · 06-01-2009, 09:56 AM

May the force be with you..

watchman · 06-01-2009, 11:03 AM

OK, Dunlop 5000 but in what size?

**ringadingh** · 06-01-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billmac

Posts like this are pushing me into the Darkness.

I put on a Metzler 880 on the rear about 1k miles ago. The tire has a vibration whenever the tire rolls on its side tread grooves. I understand now that others have experienced this vibration as well on the 880.

I bought my Nomad to be smooth. Now, I am just looking for an excuse to change the rear tire early. It appears the darkside will be my next choice.

Send the tire back, Its been my experience that it gets worse as you ride the bike.

**Kawhead** · 06-01-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchman

OK, Dunlop 5000 but in what size?

I used a 195/60 R16. Been told a 205 gets a little tight

strobe · 06-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchman

OK, Dunlop 5000 but in what size?

I used a 195/60 R16. Been told a 205 gets a little tight

+1

The 195/60 R16 fits great, the 205 is VERY close to the drive shaft cover. I think Goose on this site put one on and it fit, but is real tight.

**coacha** · 06-01-2009, 12:19 PM

You guys and your darkside...I'm mad because nothing will fit my '99! Sucks to be me. I wanted to be cool like you guys.

barrynfla · 06-01-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse

It's all your fault! I kept reading all the posts about car tires and couldn't find a good enough reason not to try it. Tired of buying tires that last 6 to 10,000mi. I went with the Dunlop 5000, currently @ 29psi and about 140mi so far. I am ready to start raising the pressure slowly. Yes did the swing arm and drive shaft, hub went on very smooth but the drive shaft spline was a real B. The only reason I got it back together at all was the encouraging words from my wife (she told me I couldn't do it and to wait until tomorrow). Its done now and am very glad I did it, rides very smooth and holds the road very well. Thanks to all who have gone there before me and blazed the trail, I couldn't have done it without you. THANKS GUYS! :)

Jesse.....I'm seriously thinkin' about the same tire. May I ask where you got it and how much you paid? I was at the Tire Kingdom down the street from me and the guy quoted me a price of about $150 but said he could probably get it cheaper. They'll mount it if I take it off the bike.

Thanks,

Barry

blowndodge · 06-01-2009, 12:45 PM

If I couldn't have found a car tire that fixes the optimistic speedometer I wouldn't have got one I think. Mine is a 185/75/16 tire. 2 inches taller than stock.

The 195/60/16 is the same diameter (acutally a tiny bit smaller in diameter) as the 170/70/16.

lonewolf · 06-01-2009, 03:07 PM

got my sp 5000 from tirerack.com 130 delivered.

05-31-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	New Darksider It's all your fault! I kept reading all the posts about car tires and couldn't find a good enough reason not to try it. Tired of buying tires that last 6 to 10,000mi. I went with the Dunlop 5000, currently @ 29psi and about 140mi so far. I am ready to start raising the pressure slowly. Yes did the swing arm and drive shaft, hub went on very smooth but the drive shaft spline was a real B. The only reason I got it back together at all was the encouraging words from my wife (she told me I couldn't do it and to wait until tomorrow). Its done now and am very glad I did it, rides very smooth and holds the road very well. Thanks to all who have gone there before me and blazed the trail, I couldn't have done it without you. THANKS GUYS! :) __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	New Darksider Welcome to the Darkside Jesse! Don't under estimate the power of the Force! Betcha you're going to really like that tire! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-31-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	New Darksider Welcome to the Darkside!! Now, be careful you don't fall off the edge of the Earth. Your air pressure is interesting. From what I have researched, most start high, around 40-42psi then lower pressure looking for the sweetspot. Haven't been lower than 32 myself, may have to get into the 20's and see what its like. Enjoy it! And keep us informed..... PS: Cliff (VulcanE) and I are heading over to Arkansas next week for a couple days, then up into MO and back to Georgia through KY & TN. We'll be staying around Eureka Springs or Branson, MO Thursday night, June 11th. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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06-01-2009, 04:11 AM	#4
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	New Darksider Posts like this are pushing me into the Darkness. I put on a Metzler 880 on the rear about 1k miles ago. The tire has a vibration whenever the tire rolls on its side tread grooves. I understand now that others have experienced this vibration as well on the 880. I bought my Nomad to be smooth. Now, I am just looking for an excuse to change the rear tire early. It appears the darkside will be my next choice.
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06-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#5
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	New Darksider welcome to the "DARKSIDE" jesse! have the same tire and really like it. now tryin to figure out what im going to replace my front with. leanin towards a pireli mt66. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New Darksider May the force be with you.. __________________ 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
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06-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#8
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	New Darksider OK, Dunlop 5000 but in what size?
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06-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#12
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	New Darksider You guys and your darkside...I'm mad because nothing will fit my '99! Sucks to be me. I wanted to be cool like you guys. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New Darksider If I couldn't have found a car tire that fixes the optimistic speedometer I wouldn't have got one I think. Mine is a 185/75/16 tire. 2 inches taller than stock. The 195/60/16 is the same diameter (acutally a tiny bit smaller in diameter) as the 170/70/16. __________________ 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
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06-01-2009, 03:07 PM	#15
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	New Darksider got my sp 5000 from tirerack.com 130 delivered. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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