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Old 01-18-2012, 08:11 PM   #31
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Twowheeladdict, what mc tire do you get 16000 miles on?



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Old 01-18-2012, 08:28 PM   #32
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I have around 1,000 miles on my first CT and my first impression is A+ in every asspect except super slow speeds on uneven surfaces. It seems to try and tip me over when the corner of the tire falls into the uneven surface. At fist I planned on switching back, but now have decided to give it a season. I will play with the air pressure to see if this helps.
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:42 PM   #33
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what tire do you have JF????
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Old 01-18-2012, 09:28 PM   #34
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I'm on a Bridgestone Potenza P205/60R16
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Old 01-18-2012, 10:29 PM   #35
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Any "wider" profile tire will "push" the bike to the opposite side of a rut, CT or not. The wider the face the faster the "push" shows up. (Basic geometry really, offset of center of gravity) If you "give it a season" you'll compensate without even thinking about it. If it still bothers you, get the narrowest replacement rubber that fits the rim. (bicycle tires don't do it at all)
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Old 01-18-2012, 10:49 PM   #36
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Well, guess I'll go check on my Dunlop stock and
call my son(a POS lawyer)
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Old 01-18-2012, 11:05 PM   #37
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Mark, I did and do understand why the width is causing this effect. I had a hard time finding and or converting the right size. So I found someone that used this size and I went for it... I would like to have a narrower size next time. Any suggestions from experience? (This tire does look really cool though)
 
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Old 01-18-2012, 11:14 PM   #38
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As has been said elsewhere, Pleasing all the people ain't possible, Pissing them all off is a piece of cake.

Mike, There are good lawyers (I have one) who work on real cases for real people.
POS lawyers are the ones who think they ARE the only definition of legal. They take money without right for unjust causes by bending corrupt courts.
Now which one is your son? (depending on your answer) Then why would you (or he) be offended?
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Mark, I did and do understand why the width is causing this effect. I had a hard time finding and or converting the right size. So I found someone that used this size and I went for it... I would like to have a narrower size next time. Any suggestions from experience? (This tire does look really cool though)
I have the 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread. Took me about 3-4 rides to really "dial it in". Bought it when I still lived and worked in the Seattle area. Purchase was based on traction research over look or price. Now I'm retired, live in Phoenix. Still, I will never switch back. I even put GYTT's on our family car.

BlownDodge runs a higher/narrower profile truck tire. Gives him lower RPM's, better MPG's, corrects the speedometer. Go for the ride and performance that YOU want and figure out what it takes to get it. Don't let folks without facts push you away.
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Well, guess I'll go check on my Dunlop stock and
call my son(a POS lawyer)
Never know who you might be offending, huh ?

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Most of the guys on here have pretty thick skin. It is hard to offend anyone unless you are really trying.
Usually it is just a difference of opinion and we all have our opinions. Mine does coincide with yours by the way.
I run car tires on my car, truck tires on my truck and motorcycle tires on my motorcycles.
The only reason I would even consider a car tire on the bike is to save money. But I can afford to buy a set of tires or two each riding season.
No you guys I have never ridden a bike with car tires so don't ask.
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Most of the guys on here have pretty thick skin. It is hard to offend anyone unless you are really trying.
Usually it is just a difference of opinion and we all have our opinions. Mine does coincide with yours by the way.
I run car tires on my car, truck tires on my truck and motorcycle tires on my motorcycles.
The only reason I would even consider a car tire on the bike is to save money. But I can afford to buy a set of tires or two each riding season.
No you guys I have never ridden a bike with car tires so don't ask.
So, have you ever ridden in a car with bike tires? Since I can't ask the other question...
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So, have you ever ridden in a car with bike tires? Since I can't ask the other question...
No Mo and I don't plan on doing that either.
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Old 01-19-2012, 01:38 AM   #43
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Most of the guys on here have pretty thick skin. It is hard to offend anyone unless you are really trying.
Usually it is just a difference of opinion and we all have our opinions. Mine does coincide with yours by the way.
I run car tires on my car, truck tires on my truck and motorcycle tires on my motorcycles.
The only reason I would even consider a car tire on the bike is to save money. But I can afford to buy a set of tires or two each riding season.
No you guys I have never ridden a bike with car tires so don't ask.
As always thanks a dirty diaper load for your condescending two pennies Mr. Too rich to have car tires on his motorcycle(S) smarty pants.

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Looks like the Can Am has car tires from the factory and it's considered a motorcycle. Just saying.
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:35 AM   #45
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Can I just add a couple of things... When I first started reasearching the "Dark Side" tire I found that a lot of Gold Wing riders were very happy with these CT's. My thought is and was most of these guys aren't just doing this to save money, so there must be something else there worth checking out... Have you seen the price of a new Wing with air bags, ABS brakes, DVD and foot massager? I don't think most of these guys really care if they save a couple hundred dollars on tires every now and then.... Also my policy is never put stock in paid reviews if you don't know exactly who is paying (influencing) the reviewer. So if I ride on a car tire I'm riding on the Dark Side..... So what am I called if I don't use motorcycle oil in my bike??? Who knew Momma raised such a rebel!
 
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