Leaving the Dark Side

[atomsplitter]

I've been riding the Dark Side since 2008 and it has been a trip (or two). While I've been glad for the extended mileage I can't say I prefer the ride to a MC tire. Since I've switched to a Bonny for daily rides I'm putting the Metz ME888 back on the beast. When I was putting 10K miles/yr on the beast the dark side was smart $, now that I'm putting 1K on a yr, the dark side is not a handling bargain. My most recent trip to Missouri on the Rocket was a handful compared to my Bonny, so the MC tire is on order. Maybe I'll be tempted to put more miles on the Rock if it handles better than currently.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Those Metz ME888 are not so good. Lots of better choices. My first pick is the Avon Cobra Chrome. Much better handling, ride, traction and mileage life of tread.

 

[vindex1963]

Those Metz ME888 are not so good. Lots of better choices. My first pick is the Avon Cobra Chrome. Much better handling, ride, traction and mileage life of tread.

...or the Bridgestone.

 

[ruzzle]

I've been riding the Dark Side since 2008 and it has been a trip (or two). While I've been glad for the extended mileage I can't say I prefer the ride to a MC tire. Since I've switched to a Bonny for daily rides I'm putting the Metz ME888 back on the beast. When I was putting 10K miles/yr on the beast the dark side was smart $, now that I'm putting 1K on a yr, the dark side is not a handling bargain. My most recent trip to Missouri on the Rocket was a handful compared to my Bonny, so the MC tire is on order. Maybe I'll be tempted to put more miles on the Rock if it handles better than currently.

You'll have to give back your cookie....................

 

[atomsplitter]

You'll have to give back your cookie....................

Agreed

As to better choices of tread, no argument, but that was the stocker so am going back to the beginning.

 

[Ralsmith]

Agreed

As to better choices of tread, no argument, but that was the stocker so am going back to the beginning.

I had 888 and swapped to Chobra chrome, bike much more responsive on Cobra tires.

 

[Tripps]

Those Metz ME888 are not so good. Lots of better choices. My first pick is the Avon Cobra Chrome. Much better handling, ride, traction and mileage life of tread.

I had 888 and swapped to Chobra chrome, bike much more responsive on Cobra tires.

Me three

 

[pjsmithres]

I've been riding the Dark Side since 2008 and it has been a trip (or two). While I've been glad for the extended mileage I can't say I prefer the ride to a MC tire. Since I've switched to a Bonny for daily rides I'm putting the Metz ME888 back on the beast. When I was putting 10K miles/yr on the beast the dark side was smart $, now that I'm putting 1K on a yr, the dark side is not a handling bargain. My most recent trip to Missouri on the Rocket was a handful compared to my Bonny, so the MC tire is on order. Maybe I'll be tempted to put more miles on the Rock if it handles better than currently.

be happy

 

[atomsplitter]

I'll be a lot happier with a bike tire for the type riding I've been doing lately, that's a fact. While I love my Rocket (a love affair going on for 16 years), the Bonneville is just hard to beat around town, light, nimble, has some grunt and fun in the corners.

 

[WOTYSGTB]

Always been a fan of the "idea" behind the dark side but after riding a buddy's BMW that had it, the fun factor for the way I ride was completely gone