Do my Staintunes my Darkside look fat?
- Thread starter jonjonboo
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Actually with the bags off I thought it looked pretty svelte.
The fat might be less noticeable if the rear fender was mounted,,,,
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I agree, dress it up and take another pic.
What brand is the new rear tire.
I may take the plunge in the near future.
What brand is the new rear tire.
I may take the plunge in the near future.
OP
OP
Hankook V12 205-50-17 my third one---I got 2 shipped to me a while back for $75 each. This particular one is discontinued but Hankook makes a newer better version ?? just a bit more costly, I think shipped price is now @ $110
Did you have to make any modifications to the ST for tire clearance?
OP
OP
No modifications required, this tire goes on without a problem.
Tom Mac 04a
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Just did mine with the new version Hankook, ( 04 with abs )... slid right in with plastic bag trick, more than 1/8" clearance on right side.
And yes, your tire looks fat!
Ya'll with care tires on the rear should call your bikes Big Butt Bertha Bike.
How do you lean that bike and keep it right side up? Is that a car tire???
Yes, that's a car tire and running a car tire on a motorcycle is referred to as 'darkside'. Pretty common for guys who ride lots of miles on certain bikes... STs, Goldwings, FJRs, etc.
Double dark is a car tire on the rear and a rear mc tire on the front. Rear mc tires have more tread and thus last longer.
I have never seen this done before on anything other than trikes. Just doesnt look safe to me.