Happy Dark-Sider
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Happy Dark-Sider
Greetings, wanted to stop bye and say Hello! Re-joined the forum as I traded my RK in for a 2014 FLHTK. I was pleasantly surprised to find DS folks on the HD forum.
I been running a Michelin CT on my GoldWing for 3 years now and I "Love It" On my 2nd tire with over 25K on the 1st tire, I picked up a screw so put the new one I had on, while the other one was being repaired, as there is still miles left on old one. Been thinking about going "Double"
Any gotcha's I need to be paying attention too on the setup with the CT on my new FLHTK? I notice some are running a Michelin 205/55Z/16, I have been running a 195/55R-16 Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP Run Flat on the Wing, sounds like this will fit ok on the new HD? Also looking to install a trailer hitch on the HD keeping in mind would be in conjunction with the CT, any suggestions would be appreciated
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I been running a Michelin CT on my GoldWing for 3 years now and I "Love It" On my 2nd tire with over 25K on the 1st tire, I picked up a screw so put the new one I had on, while the other one was being repaired, as there is still miles left on old one. Been thinking about going "Double"
Any gotcha's I need to be paying attention too on the setup with the CT on my new FLHTK? I notice some are running a Michelin 205/55Z/16, I have been running a 195/55R-16 Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP Run Flat on the Wing, sounds like this will fit ok on the new HD? Also looking to install a trailer hitch on the HD keeping in mind would be in conjunction with the CT, any suggestions would be appreciated
There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation
Tourer
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I went with a 195/60 to keep the overall dimensions closer. I've got a trailer hitch and had no issues with the tire. I chose a receiver style, but there are several out there.
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I am running a 205-55-16 on my bike, but about 1/2 to 1/3 (I just made this statistic up!) seem to be running 195s. I don't think that you will have trouble with either size.
I do strongly recommend using Ride On tire sealant to balance your car tire with....
I do strongly recommend using Ride On tire sealant to balance your car tire with....
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Thanks to all for your Replies, Need to put some miles on the new bike before I swap. "But I will"
I have been using dyna beads and they work well for me. I am curious about the Ride On sealant. How does this feel when the tire is cold. I remember using the green slime in my atv and until the tire warmed up, it felt weird.
I have been using dyna beads and they work well for me. I am curious about the Ride On sealant. How does this feel when the tire is cold. I remember using the green slime in my atv and until the tire warmed up, it felt weird.
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It seems as to me that after the initial setup the Ride On only moves when the tire is warm and at speed. I have never felt anything strange after the first 20 or 30 miles from initial load.
As I see it, not only does the Ride On balance my tire, but it might save me from a flat! That's a two'fer in my book!
As I see it, not only does the Ride On balance my tire, but it might save me from a flat! That's a two'fer in my book!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Texas
Thanks to all for your Replies, Need to put some miles on the new bike before I swap. "But I will"
I have been using dyna beads and they work well for me. I am curious about the Ride On sealant. How does this feel when the tire is cold. I remember using the green slime in my atv and until the tire warmed up, it felt weird.
I have been using dyna beads and they work well for me. I am curious about the Ride On sealant. How does this feel when the tire is cold. I remember using the green slime in my atv and until the tire warmed up, it felt weird.
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