The darkside is wonderful
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1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
scot in exile
Living Legend
Move out of second gear and tell us what 120mph feels like
had a car tyre on for about 10000miles took it off and threw it away---now you ask why? well the simple reason is because i can
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
You won't get a lot of love here for running a car tire Ray. I do it because it is cheap and it handles well in the speed range I ride in. It has been well established here that if you are going to ride at or above 140 mph you should probably put a MC tire on it. If you obey posted speed limits you will be ok.
Big Norm,
That there is one of the most honest intelligent car tire posts I've read.
Not a better tire than the one designed for the MC, just a much less expensive alternative, if ridden within a reasonable speed range.
Gratitude for your wise post!
scot in exile
Living Legend
Who the hell buys a 2300cc bike and rides within the speed limits if you do please do not respond as I would lose all faith in humanity.
if you do please do not respond as I would lose all faith in humanity.
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
Who the hell buys a 2300cc bike and rides within the speed limits
"Reasonable speed" my càraid, "reasonable speed".
dave64
Mr
A dress is cooler in the summer too but I’m not going to wear one ! Bike tyres for bikes thanks
ThisGuy
Standard Boor
My experience (regarding handling, not frugality) is exactly the opposite. My least favorite times running a 245 darkside are long highway rides. The wide flat tire wants to match the crown of the road. Applying constant pressure to the bars hour after hour to keep it from leaning right on the crown gets old. It's the long straight highways that have made me want to switch back, not the twisties.
Dr.D
Octane Boost
I use motorcycle tires on my bike and car tires on the car. The diesel truck has its own tires. I bet if I put those truck tires on the bike I could get 80’000 miles on it.
Dave I hear you about the speed limit thing and I’ll add who buys a big bike that can’t afford tires?
Dave I hear you about the speed limit thing and I’ll add who buys a big bike that can’t afford tires?
WyldCFH
Drop a Gear and Disappear!
Who the hell buys a 2300cc bike and rides within the speed limits
I have not once gone over the posted speed on my Rocket!
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