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  1. Darkside suggestions for the R3T

    I have been thinking of going Darkside when my metzler wears out and was wondering if anyone knows the tire size needed. I figure the designation will be different for a car than it is for a bike. Anyone running a CT on an R3T? Some info would be helpful.
  2. wjb3805

    The Darkside / what not to do?

    hi guys: the Metz is showing its age and wear and is really crying for a replacement. ready to take the darkside plunge and have read a lot of the pros and cons. my question is what are the Absolute "no-no's" when doing this? Also as to size, what is the general consensus as to the best spec...

  3. Moto 400/darkside

    Moto 400/darkside/dynabeads Have an appointment to install ct on bike Thursday at 1 pm at Moto 400 in Dawsonville, Ga. If any Captains are in the area that day at lunch, would be happy to meet you. Does anyone in the area know if they offer dynabeads? rider

  4. question for you darksiders

    Do you guys worry about the tire washing out on a curve? Do you still scrape floorboards or foot pegs regularly without worry? My local tire guy is getting me a Cooper Zeon 2XS and will be mounting it next week. I just hope I like it. In the back of my mind I still worry. Can someone put my...
  5. meanchuck

    One more Darksider

    Just mounted my 225/55ZR/16 Riken Raptor today and I am pretty impressed with it so far (did about 60 miles today). The streets in this town are pretty crappy, lots of ruts, grooves and crowns and it does throw the bike around a bit but it is not as bad as I expected. Cornering is still good...
  6. PolarisJay13

    Newest Member to the Darkside

    Just put the Riken Raptor, 225/55/16, on today...can't wait to take it for a rip! I also balanced it with Dyna Beads. Got rid of that ugly stick on weight. They are suppose to dynamically balance the tire for the life and ride like glass. I have heard nothing but good things about them. We...
  7. snuffcityrider

    Darkside/Crowned roads

    Anybody else feel like their riding at a 45 degree angle, while riding straight on a crowned road? I increased my tire pressure from 32 to 40lbs. and it seems better. I was riding Saturday with my wife in 25mph winds on a crowned road, and it just about wore me out. It got me to thinking about...

  8. PSI? Darkside?

    :)How much PSI do you use in a Darkside Streetcar? RIng Ring.... Busted Busters
  9. rusty

    Darkside tread design

    To those who have gone "Darkside", I'd like to know if you have noticed lots of "rock slinging" with the more agressive thread, as well as "deeper" grooves. Now that I have the Cooper Zeon 2XP mounted (and ready for fair weather), I'm looking at the rear tire & thinking, "That thing is going to...

  10. Darkside comments from Triumph INC???

    Hope y all having a warm day!!!!:D Has anyone written Triumph INC and rec'd their comments of using the car tire? I would really like to hear from Triumph.......not that they have an agenda with Metz but what their data or no data comments would be? Would be interesting what attributes are...
  11. Lester532

    First Ride on the Darkside

    Today I had my first ride on a Riken Raptor 225/55 ZR16 and I have to say it was the right choice for me. The guy at the custom chopper shop said it was illegal to mount a car tire on a motorcycle wheel. So the owner of a local biker bar took me, tire and wheel to the used tire shop across the...

  12. Darkside Size?????

    I always threated to put a car tire on the rear of my Honda Valkyrie, but alas, an argument with a deer a 60 miles an hour ended my relationship with my beloved Valk. Now, I have a 2006 Rocket. The **** rear tire picked up a nail and now the tire has a slow leak, so I am considering getting the...
  13. snuffcityrider

    20k service w/dealer darkside comment

    I just picked up my Rock from the $360.81 20k service (what are the rest of you paying?) with no valve adjustment (not required on 20k). After getting over the sticker shock, the mechanic (very good man) points out that the owner made him write the comment on the bottom of the ticket (car tire...

  14. Darkside wheel balancing

    Having spoken to a several Darkside Captains I am aware that getting the rear wheel/tire balanced after mounting is posing a problem. This maybe of interest to them.............. ttp://www.ride-on.com/newsDetails.asp?nid=54 Balanced and a no puncture guarantee!
  15. Lester532

    Tales From The Darkside

    I was walking up to my 2005 R3 today when I realized just how worn out my back tire is. I have always said that I would never go to the darkside but now with R3 tire prices and my mortgage payment going up I'm thinking about it. So I have a few questions for those of you that have at least...
  16. Gunshots

    10K Darkside Update

    Rolled up 10,000 miles on the Goodyear Darkside F1 this week. Thought it was time for an update. New tire specs rate the tread depth at 11/32" new. So I set a dial cailper up and checked tread depth. Tread depth to the bottom is 12/32" (or 3/8" in laymens terms) and 9/32 to the wear bars...

  17. Darkside tire pressures

    Riders of the Darkside, grace me with your knowledge! What kind of tire pressures are you guys running on both front and rear tires? I'm currently running 41 psi in both the front and rear and handling is quite good. (I've always run max pressures in my front tires on any bike) The Cooper i...
  18. Bohica

    Darkside

    Got this link from one of the other R3 sites, I think it was posted by CADFather. This might help someone thinking about going to the darkside. Even has a R3 section.:) http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/index.htm
  19. HeR3tic

    Darkside rubber

    Cooper Zeon 2Xs. I'm having issues with having it mounted. I'll end up doing it myself. Perhaps this shows well enough the rounder outer profile. This is a 222/50.

  20. Visiting the darkside

    May get a lot more difficult/interesting (delete as applicable) if these new Michelins catch on. (5 pics in my photo album)
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