The DA$RK SIDE...
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From: MASS_hole
The DA$RK SIDE...
Been there? Or are you contemplating it?
I my self don't get it. Less I rode in a straight line all day. But then, that would be only half the fun. No?
So why you do it?
I my self don't get it. Less I rode in a straight line all day. But then, that would be only half the fun. No?
So why you do it?
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Eh you know how it is- it's all about different things for different folks and doing different things to your bike. I could see it benefiting the touring bikes that do mostly long freeway stretches or parade cruising.
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Ah.. That Dark Side. There's been quite a few posts on that. I'd only put a car tire on my bike with a sidecar. No lean.....
And entire sub forum
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-dark-side-167/
And entire sub forum
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-dark-side-167/
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I think one of the biggest reason some see since in the dark side .. is tire longevity. A tire that could last 25-35k miles would cut the cost of tires down quite a bit.. it has always bugged me how they can make the car tires last for 70k. but a bike tire you are lucky to get 10-12k, I know there are different demands on bike tire vs car tires. but man it would be nice not to have to buy new tires every year.
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It's wrong, just plain wrong imho. There's a reason why tyre developers have spent billions since the coming of the motor car and motorcycle designing tyres that work for a certain application, hence what we have today. How could you swerve a car tyred motorcycle any where as quickly and as safely as a properly tyred motorcyle in an emergency situation?
I'd rather replace my tyres more regularly then risk safety.
I'd rather replace my tyres more regularly then risk safety.
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It's wrong, just plain wrong imho. There's a reason why tyre developers have spent billions since the coming of the motor car and motorcycle designing tyres that work for a certain application, hence what we have today. How could you swerve a car tyred motorcycle any where as quickly and as safely as a properly tyred motorcyle in an emergency situation?
I'd rather replace my tyres more regularly then risk safety.
I'd rather replace my tyres more regularly then risk safety.
