Darkside mc

[Stick]

Thanks for the report. I too had the General Altimax 205/60 on my R3T. All the different pressures didn't make for a good ride. And the wobble was an ongoing problem. Balanced, re-balanced..... didn't change anything.

I finally gave up after 5k miles. I got the Metzelers under the warranty replacement.

They've held up decently. I got about 11k out of the first set. I'm on the second set now. 8k and counting......

If I got that kind of mileage, I would probably stick with the Metz, but when you add power and use that power, the tires don't seem to last. Interesting that you had the wobble also. Maybe I need to search for another brand next time. This tire has a high rating, but that is a car rating. Seems to need a stronger sidewall, which is something the Metz doesn't lack. B Cool!

 

[Stick]

I had the cobra mounted on the front today, $298.99 installed. First thing I noticed (other than the huge dent in the fender, I'll get to that story in a moment) was the "flicking" thing Duke mentioned. It certainly does feel like it's going to fall right over when you corner it at low to medium speeds. It (the front tire) really likes to turn quicker than I was used to with the Metz, wonder why it does that.

ANYWAY ... you will love the story about the dented front fender, I'm so pissed off that I can't bring myself to giggle about it yet. I took it in to the local Yamaha/Suzuki/Victory/Honda etc. etc. bike superstore to wait while they changed the front tire. I politely warned them that it wasn't a Hardley, nor was it still stock, and suggested that they be careful should they decide to test ride it after the install. I mentioned that it no longer had the power reduction in 1st gear and might "suprise" a tech with it's zip from a start. Of course they politely blew me off with the old "we ride faster bikes than yours all the time" lines, and that they wouldn't have a problem taming it. When it was finished the tech rode it out the door and onto the divided four lane road. I followed him out the door of the waiting area and listened for him to go by. She sounded good, 1st time I'd heard it from a distance since the mods were completed. I heard him stop at the light about a half block from the store and a short time later heard him jump on it pretty hard. But it only roared for a split second and then "idle". I thought to myself "scared him good I'll bet" and went in to pay the bill. When I came out to leave I looked the bike over and wiped off the standard finger prints we expect after service. Then I saw it !! ... the top of the fender was creased straight across between the forks! ****! The guy had stood it straight up leaving the stop light and in a panic mashed the brake. It must have slammed down so hard that the leather "tool-bag" I have straped under the horn got mashed by the fender and dented it. The fork seals left a clean mark in the dust about 1" from the bottom of the tubes they were compressed so far. After going through the "are you sure it wasn't like that before?" bull****, they agreed to fix it. $317.89 for a pre-painted, ready to install replacement from Triumph .... ****it, I warned them. They just didn't listen and had no respect for a tweeked cruiser, .... well they do now!

Love it, people don't realize the TORQUE this motor has, especially when unleashed. I dyno at 163lb/ft at 2000rpm's. Front wheel comes up without warning. Love it!

 

[HellFire]

That exactly what I was about to say ... stronger sidewall. If you have ever had any experience with run-flats you know how stiff they are. I had them come factory on the MINI and have since been running standard ultra high perf tires since the run-flats don't stick as well. Obviously they cost alot more but I have considered trying to find if they make the right size for fitment on my R3 standard. It theoreticaly would solve two issues .... riding home on a flat/low pressure suprises and tread squirm. They probably don't make them in sizes that fit the Touring but might be worth checking out.
I think someone mentioned in an older discussion that the Riken Raptor had pretty stiff sidewalls, maybe that's why they are so popular with darksiders.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Bridgestone

YES GUYS you cant be riding around on underinflated tires without having problems I spoke to a guy today who is running the bridgestone and he has 12000 miles and thinks he has anoyher 3k left so that may be one to try

 

[Elvis]

I have not found any people with low overheads in my neck of the woods
I checked prices from the BIG triumph dealer down to the small independant bike shop ,
results $450.bucks regardless .
to think that one could have it done for half price south of the border makes me cringe..
I "ll have to time my next visit south to match a tire replacement

Yeah, I don't mean the dealers, I mean guys that either used to work at the dealers that decided to go out on their own or guys that are gear heads that have regular jobs during the week and open cycle shops on the weekends. Like I said we have two guys like that, one of them is a minister.

 

[albertaduke]

Yeah, I don't mean the dealers, I mean guys that either used to work at the dealers that decided to go out on their own or guys that are gear heads that have regular jobs during the week and open cycle shops on the weekends. Like I said we have two guys like that, one of them is a minister.

would be nice for riders if that was available but you'd only save on the mounting since the tire would still be purchased from an approved tire shop and that is where the high cost is found
we have hardly a say in the matter up here!!

 

[IMFASTTOO]

my previous post was deleted by me because it was inappropriate.

I am most offended by the insinuation that I am endangering other people on the road because I'm using a c/t.

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?

Art and his company specializes in hyper-power increases to otherwise already powerful motorcycles and then advocates taking them out onto the public roads for stunts and "racing".

Excuse me, *******, but that's far more irresponsible to the public than me putt'n around on my c/t.

I'd appreciate it, Art, if you would look in the mirror at your own actions before flinging that kind of accusation at others.

YOUR NOT EXCUSED ******* I dont advocate stunts HYPOCRITE and I dont run AUTO TIRES cause there cheap *******

 

[Lester532]

New Riken Raptor 225 55R 16

Quotes from IMFASTTOO

DONT worry about it i have a new roadster coming BUT in the meantime ILL cruise around and pick on the ROCKETS with my VMAX THATS the ROCKETS with CAR TIRES and 20 less horsepower IF I see one with a METZ or AVON then ILL worry

HEY SKIP I see what your saying about your situation MAKES SENSE yep Im a fair weather rider only but we have a varity of roads lots of nice twistys and of course and the LIGHT TO LIGHT drag race program but very little of the dirt and gravel stuff so the MT works the best for me

HEY BONES tell us what tire your running and i saw that your using all of it and running hard by the CT bikes ARE you having all these problems sliding all over the place ?? IVE been riding the modded ROCKETS with double the HORSE POWER of a stocker and havnt experienced any of the traction problems that are talked about and ive run hard through the twisties DRAG RACED and made some high speed runs much faster than any mentioned here SO WHATS UP ??? I rode PHILS bike and the handling is well terrible and PHIL has TO BE SHARING DRUGS WITH SCOTT but SCOTT makes sense I think its amazing that anyone would ride anything that felt that BAD its hilarious but whatever floats your boat

YOUR NOT EXCUSED ******* I dont advocate stunts HYPOCRITE and I dont run AUTO TIRES cause there cheap *******

 

[albertaduke]

what is the point of insults on this forums can't we show a little restrain here , I so far enjoy reading about my pastime and look forwards to solution to tech problems or learning some new stuff but this CT vs MT and the ensuing slide into insults have no place on a forum please take it a couple of notch down for the benefit of the majority who like me are interested only in two wheel fun do not let yourself be baited by potential insinuation.

now let us wait for wayne to throw us the new free tunes in .ex extentions so we an play for free with our ECU's

 

[webmaster]

YOUR NOT EXCUSED ******* I dont advocate stunts HYPOCRITE and I dont run AUTO TIRES cause there cheap *******

I wouldn't use an automobile tire, because of the bike I ride. My bike isn't suited for stunts either, but I enjoy watching R3's do wheelies as much as anyone else.

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