Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Dark Side!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 10:06 AM
Share
  #11  
Quiet Thunder's Avatar
Quiet Thunder
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 2
From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Default
Originally Posted by hattitude
Nice bike...!

I too was expecting to read a bunch of posts about the car tire argument:

1) It has worked for me, it's the best tire mod in the world

2) You're an idiot, you're gonna kill yourself

3) If you've never done it shut up

4)The world will end if you put that tire on your bike

There's a quick recap of most "dark side" posts for those expecting to read more of the same....

Me too... Been running a car tire on my bikes for about 15 years now, well if you don't count the '49 pan that came with the bike... Smooth and stable ride. Hell, the other half goes to sleep on long runs because of the smoothness.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 10:24 AM
Share
  #12  
FNGonaRK's Avatar
FNGonaRK
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 11,732
Likes: 9,169
From: Georgia
Default
Originally Posted by Quiet Thunder
Me too... Been running a car tire on my bikes for about 15 years now, well if you don't count the '49 pan that came with the bike... Smooth and stable ride. Hell, the other half goes to sleep on long runs because of the smoothness.
You can't do that because of the sidewall. It doesn't seal correctly on a motorcycle rim. You're pretty much going to die.





Eventually, of something... most likely not related to motorcycles at all.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 10:41 AM
Share
  #13  
INJEKTER's Avatar
INJEKTER
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 205
From: ORYGON
Default
IM looking for some racing slicks, i cant figure out how to tub the rear fender,, are there any kits ?...............
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 12:48 PM
Share
  #14  
Quiet Thunder's Avatar
Quiet Thunder
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 2
From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Default
[QUOTE=FNGonaRK;15036168]You can't do that because of the sidewall. It doesn't seal correctly on a motorcycle rim. You're pretty much going to die.

Wow... I didn't know that. Well you figure after putting 100,000 miles on car tires I woulda learnt my lesson. I am gonna die.. Didn't know that.. Hell, I thought I was going to live forever. Oh well, I guess I'll die from my own stupidity. But I'll die riding comfortably and safely on a car tire..
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:07 PM
Share
  #15  
FNGonaRK's Avatar
FNGonaRK
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 11,732
Likes: 9,169
From: Georgia
Default
Originally Posted by Quiet Thunder
Wow... I didn't know that. Well you figure after putting 100,000 miles on car tires I woulda learnt my lesson. I am gonna die.. Didn't know that.. Hell, I thought I was going to live forever. Oh well, I guess I'll die from my own stupidity. But I'll die riding comfortably and safely on a car tire..
Does your wife have one of those little steps in the kitchen, so she can reach the stuff on the top shelf in the cabinets? If so, take your laptop to the kitchen, pull out the step stool, stand on it and reread my original reply.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:30 PM
Share
  #16  
Quiet Thunder's Avatar
Quiet Thunder
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 2
From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Default
Originally Posted by FNGonaRK
Does your wife have one of those little steps in the kitchen, so she can reach the stuff on the top shelf in the cabinets? If so, take your laptop to the kitchen, pull out the step stool, stand on it and reread my original reply.
Yep, was sittin' in the high chair and even wrote your post in cursive so I could re-read it. But if you read mine, 100,000(+) miles on a car tire (snow tire at that) with NO, repeat NO seating problem! Ya gotta try it BEFORE you critique.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:36 PM
Share
  #17  
perki48's Avatar
perki48
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,135
Likes: 4,795
From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Default
Originally Posted by Quiet Thunder
Yep, was sittin' in the high chair and even wrote your post in cursive so I could re-read it. But if you read mine, 100,000(+) miles on a car tire (snow tire at that) with NO, repeat NO seating problem! Ya gotta try it BEFORE you critique.
You are new so you can be excused, HE has been running them for years, so have I and sometimes we like sarcasm. Many threads about the Dark Side you may enjoy on the forum.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:39 PM
Share
  #18  
perki48's Avatar
perki48
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,135
Likes: 4,795
From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Default
Originally Posted by decencyxdefied
Same thought here as well...i was hoping we weren't reviving those threads
I have NEVER been able to understand the mentality of those who don't like specific threads clicking on them.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:46 PM
Share
  #19  
oakmossy's Avatar
oakmossy
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 77
From: dallas
Default
nice lights...i assumed that no one is doing the 'getto' car tire thing anymore.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 05:01 PM
Share
  #20  
Quiet Thunder's Avatar
Quiet Thunder
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 2
From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Default Doh.... Da....
FNGonaRK... I bow to your unrealized sarcasm. Ya know ya gotta give a newbie a heads up...
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Front and Back LED signals
shore
2014-2024 Touring Models
22
Oct 10, 2017 04:15 PM
2014 SGS-LED Turn Signals
scott6610
Touring Models
8
Apr 13, 2014 10:55 AM
LED turn signals
bbbobnca
Touring Models
29
Jun 2, 2013 12:56 PM
LED turn signals and brake lights
jay87LX
Touring Models
25
Feb 23, 2013 09:30 AM
How many load equalizers?
808BOB
Dyna Glide Models
9
Mar 22, 2009 01:07 AM
Back to Subforum
Touring Models
View Next Unread
TF3N's Road King Build Thread




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE