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Alright you darksiders and those thinking about it. This is my opinion of the darkside. After 50,000 miles on my RIIIT (MANY Metz Marathons), I went to a General Alti 205/60-16. Started with 42lbs pressure, and downed it to 30lbs. Ride is comfortable, and we went on a 800 mile trip with no problems.
Curves take a little getting used to, but not bad for experienced riders. Friday nite on I-65, between 90 and 100mph, going into a curve, it started to wobble, not adjusting my throttle, the wobble was getting worse quickly, so I let off a little and regained control. My buddy on a ZX14 saw the wobble and backed off. He could see the tire making the transition and the sidewall folding. The tire had gotten slightly below 30lbs, and at speed with those forces on it, it can be very dangerous. At 38lbs the ride isn't as good, but handling is much better, although not great. Car tires make more noise, that screechin sound leavin a stop sign surprises me occasionally, and even though I chose the "V" rated tire that is softer than the "H", it still isn't as sticky as a motorsickle tire. If I had a lot of extra money, I'd ride on the Metz, but $3??.00 every 2 - 2.5 months for a rear tire. With 3000 miles on this tire now, I'm stayin on the "DARKSIDE"!
Curves take a little getting used to, but not bad for experienced riders. Friday nite on I-65, between 90 and 100mph, going into a curve, it started to wobble, not adjusting my throttle, the wobble was getting worse quickly, so I let off a little and regained control. My buddy on a ZX14 saw the wobble and backed off. He could see the tire making the transition and the sidewall folding. The tire had gotten slightly below 30lbs, and at speed with those forces on it, it can be very dangerous. At 38lbs the ride isn't as good, but handling is much better, although not great. Car tires make more noise, that screechin sound leavin a stop sign surprises me occasionally, and even though I chose the "V" rated tire that is softer than the "H", it still isn't as sticky as a motorsickle tire. If I had a lot of extra money, I'd ride on the Metz, but $3??.00 every 2 - 2.5 months for a rear tire. With 3000 miles on this tire now, I'm stayin on the "DARKSIDE"!