Can't go to the CT dark side, but what about flipping out and going "grey side"?
- Thread starter Ned in Utah
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Nothing to worry about. insurance paid twice now, on separate incidents, and never popped a bead and don't see it happening on a CT any easier then a MT since it's the air inside the tire that keeps it on, not the squeezze of the bead.
Worry about what matters more... like who has the fresh pie coming out of the oven?
I ran the VergeII, 016's I believe before heading west. Did not like them. Bike felt unstable the whole trip. I had PR4's on them before then. No comparison. Road II's and III's are ok. Next set will be the Angel GT's A Spec. But to be honest, those are for a ride later this summer. I spoon on some 009's for a interim set and see if they handle better.
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This is not true! It is a matter of getting the recipe right. There is more to the darkside than saving money and time.
better traction, better stopping, softer ride. The softer ride makes long trips sooo much better. You do not feel every crack and bump on the road.
If you run a CT at 40+ psi expect to get beat up, and feel the slight lift when you lean it over when the tire goes up on the edge. This is what gives it a bad rap...
But drop it down to 26 psi and everything changes. A nice smooth ride and she leans over in a corner no different than a MC tire except that there is more rubber on the road.
Yes I did the math, I did the analysis, and the CT wins in every aspect. I commute daily 72 miles and I am on my third CT and will never go back.
The ST1300 with a CT is like floating on air and I am double dark...... Nothing grey here and my chances are better......
Whooshka
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I can't believe manufacturers are still putting those inferior bike tires on new bikes!!!!
Shawn K
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I can't believe manufacturers are still putting those inferior bike tires on new bikes!!!!
Yep, and the only thing you're allowed to say anymore is that using car tires on a motorcycle is a wonderful thing, there's no difference, everyone should do it, etc. etc.. Saying anything contrary just brings out the vitriol and gets you deleted.
Can a bike with car tires still take turns as well?
Shawn K
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Model T owners say yes!
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Shawn K
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It was the only thing I could think of with tall, skinny tires.
I've ridden with several ST13 darksiders... they could keep up with anyone on any curvy road. As Spiderman stated, tire pressures are very important for darksiders.
Lee, can I send you my resume?
Sure. I'll put you in for the same high wage that I get.Lee, can I send you my resume?
Sounds reasonable.
Whooshka
Fairly faST old guy
Yep, and the only thing you're allowed to say anymore is that using car tires on a motorcycle is a wonderful thing, there's no difference, everyone should do it, etc. etc.. Saying anything contrary just brings out the vitriol and gets you deleted.
First amendment doesn't apply here? And just how do I get deleted?
wait a week or two ..Mellow, aka Joe, must be on vacation
Whooshka
Fairly faST old guy
wait a week or two ..Mellow, aka Joe, must be on vacation
Oh, I think Joe is smart enough not to ban somebody or delete their posts just because somebody cried that somebody else doesn't agree with their views.