Wanting to test the waters of the darkside.

tdragger said:

One thing that keeps being overlooked in this conversation. If you ride your Rocket to the limits, i.e. try to ride your 800 lb motorcycle like it is a squid bike, then don't go darkside. It's not for you.

However, if you are a less aggressive type rider, primarily a commuter/tourer, then darkside is very appropriate. 50,000 miles so far with no issues. Riken Raptor 225/55ZR16.

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FR56 said:

You may have help me choose the dark side when tire time comes for me. I have my K1200 for spirited corner carving. Prudence's charms are elsewhere to be savored. 50,000 miles without the redundant trouble and notable expense is just the kind of accessory to those charms.

Any plusses/minuses/considerations to 50 & 55 aspect ratios other than a nominal change in speedo calibration and seat/ride height?

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Zonechamp said:

I hope you didn't pay $350 for that tire like your link shows. I paid $150 Canadian for my 225/55R-16 Yokohama S.Drive from Kal Tire.

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cardinal93 said:

@tdragger did you get your starting issues sorted out?

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tdragger said:

You will want the summer tire. In the pic below, notice the UTQG line. The lower the number, the softer the rubber compound. You want to stay around 300 or less. The 'AA' represents traction grade ('AA' is the stickiest) and the last 'A' represents temperature control ('A' is the best).

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