Yeah, another DS myth. I just completed my second SS1000 in a month all while running darkside.
I don't know who started the "myth", but it is 100% factual that a CT will require more rider input (effort) than a MT in all but straight line riding. I ran a 225/50 VR16 for about 7,000 miles on my R3 and the differences in countersteering, turn-in and transitioning into and out of corners and turns between it and any of the MTs others here choose to run is very noticeable and, for me, unacceptable.
There's been sufficient trial and error among confirmed R3 darksiders to validate that car tires can be used reasonably safely and effectively, but for many such as myself ( an aggressive rider that spends most of his saddle time in the hills and on the twisties) the compromises in handling and safety are no where near worth the dollars saved by riding on car tires. The differences between the two tire types is real, not perceived, but nothing will convince extremists that that is so, therefore, in a forum such as ours, we tend to let folks figure things out for themselves once they have gathered as much info as they require to make their own decision, informed or otherwise. The fact that something
can be done is neither a real nor a valid argument that it
should be done. This subject has been discussed, debated and argued ad nauseum, so there's no reason for my commentary here to inflame another circular conversation.
Ride whatever you choose to ride HarleyToo! I trust and hope that whatever you choose, you'll enjoy many more miles of safe riding in your future.
I went with the Yokohama AVS ES100 245/50ZR16 about 8 years ago,the traction was superb. Cornering aggressively required a lot more counter steering than i really wanted and was used to but you learn after a day riding on it. My biggest hassle back then was finding someone willing to put it on my bike.
