Darkside claims another one

nomad561 · 12-31-2009, 04:13 PM

I finally fell to the Darkside. The Bridgestone radial that I put on my bike last spring fell way short of my expectations.I only got about 7000 miles out of it. While it was a great tire,the mileage sucks.
While looking for a new tire I had renewed interest in the DS so I started looking for something that I liked and would last a little longer. I ended up going with a General Altimax HP 205/60/16.
I haven't ridden too many miles on it yet but I plan on get in about 200 tomorrow so I'll see what I think after that.

Yellow Jacket · 12-31-2009, 04:21 PM

Welcome to the Darkside. There's no going back!

garyo4 · 12-31-2009, 04:24 PM

Looks great! Any clearance issues? Me thinks I'll be definitely going to the darks side once my stone wears down. What are you doing for balancing of the tire?
Keep us posted,
Gary

macmac · 12-31-2009, 04:35 PM

I am interested in a credit card test at the drive shaft tube and the sidewall too. My reason is there is limited clearance, and I wonder about that with the gravel roads i have no choice but to ride.

If that were my tire unless there was another reson I think I would have reverse the mount to drag water backwards over drag it forwards, but the reality is not really real..

**Jared** · 12-31-2009, 05:20 PM

Welcome to the DARK SIDE!

VulcanE · 12-31-2009, 06:17 PM

And another "Welcome to the DarkSide"..... Your tire was 2nd on my list of tires. I ended up with the Goodyear TripleTred. Enjoy it, you're going to love it.

blowndodge · 12-31-2009, 06:18 PM

Thats a nice looking directional tire..

Dave · 12-31-2009, 06:21 PM

When is the government going to step in and stop this madness? If it would save just 1 life......

VulcanE · 12-31-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I am interested in a credit card test at the drive shaft tube and the sidewall too. My reason is there is limited clearance, and I wonder about that with the gravel roads i have no choice but to ride.

If that were my tire unless there was another reson I think I would have reverse the mount to drag water backwards over drag it forwards, but the reality is not really real..

Hey Mac, There is 3 credit card thicknesses (.09") clearance on the drive shaft side of the swing arm on my TripleTred. If you think about it, there isn't room for a piece of gravel to get caught in. Sorta like setting the rest on a bench grinder. You set it close to the grinding wheel to where your part won't get sucked down between the wheel and the rest.
And, the tires are directional, they have an arrow showing direction of tire rotation, just like MC tires. I believe the thinking behind it is, if you drag the water backwards, it'll cause you to hydroplane quicker.......

cactusjack · 12-31-2009, 06:27 PM

Welcome to the Darkside! There's plenty of room for more of you over here...

blowndodge · 12-31-2009, 06:42 PM

Yep, sooner or later they will "grow some" and join!!

billz410 · 12-31-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

When is the government going to step in and stop this madness? If it would save just 1 life......

Now that's funny!

WN, hope you enjoy the car tire experience. I just can't think of any reason I'd ever go back to a m/c tire on the rear.

nomad561 · 12-31-2009, 10:08 PM

I'm riding about 200 miles tomorrow so that will be the real test. So far I like the way it rides with the new treads.

**Cajunrider** · 12-31-2009, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the DS. I've read many good reviews on that tire. You'll wonder what took you so long.

lonewolf · 01-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Welcome to the Darkside!!!!

12-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Darkside claims another one I finally fell to the Darkside. The Bridgestone radial that I put on my bike last spring fell way short of my expectations.I only got about 7000 miles out of it. While it was a great tire,the mileage sucks. While looking for a new tire I had renewed interest in the DS so I started looking for something that I liked and would last a little longer. I ended up going with a General Altimax HP 205/60/16. I haven't ridden too many miles on it yet but I plan on get in about 200 tomorrow so I'll see what I think after that. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Darkside claims another one Welcome to the Darkside. There's no going back! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-31-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	Darkside claims another one Looks great! Any clearance issues? Me thinks I'll be definitely going to the darks side once my stone wears down. What are you doing for balancing of the tire? Keep us posted, Gary
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12-31-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Darkside claims another one I am interested in a credit card test at the drive shaft tube and the sidewall too. My reason is there is limited clearance, and I wonder about that with the gravel roads i have no choice but to ride. If that were my tire unless there was another reson I think I would have reverse the mount to drag water backwards over drag it forwards, but the reality is not really real.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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12-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Darkside claims another one Welcome to the DARK SIDE! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-31-2009, 06:17 PM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Darkside claims another one And another "Welcome to the DarkSide"..... Your tire was 2nd on my list of tires. I ended up with the Goodyear TripleTred. Enjoy it, you're going to love it. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-31-2009, 06:18 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Darkside claims another one Thats a nice looking directional tire.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-31-2009, 06:21 PM	#8
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Darkside claims another one When is the government going to step in and stop this madness? If it would save just 1 life......
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12-31-2009, 06:27 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Darkside claims another one Welcome to the Darkside! There's plenty of room for more of you over here... __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-31-2009, 06:42 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Darkside claims another one Yep, sooner or later they will "grow some" and join!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-31-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Darkside claims another one I'm riding about 200 miles tomorrow so that will be the real test. So far I like the way it rides with the new treads.
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12-31-2009, 10:45 PM	#14
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Darkside claims another one Welcome to the DS. I've read many good reviews on that tire. You'll wonder what took you so long. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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01-01-2010, 12:02 PM	#15
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Darkside claims another one Welcome to the Darkside!!!! __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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