Just went Darkside

jcoukos

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Also have an '03 GL1800

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Just went Darkside

« on: December 14, 2011, 08:12:46 AM »

Out for the maiden voyage, yes it's 42 degrees so it didn't last long. Went with the Altimax 205/60/16 given the feedback on this forum. Handles like it does on the Wing, tracks straight, need a little bit of extra umph in the corners, just have to trust it and go. Gives a nice solid feel. Too bad I gotta wait til spring to put some miles on.

Just picked up this '98 Standard, solid riding bike, haven't had a chance to really ride it yet. Put some read brake pads on, changed some fluids and went over the bike thoroughly. Ready for some cruising in the spring. Now it's time to put her to bed.


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SANDMAN5

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Mileage 65875

East TN

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 11:07:11 AM »

42 degrees is great riding weather! When I replace my
GYTT I might go with the General. cooldude


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Jabba

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Greenwood Indiana

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 12:01:27 PM »

My Altimax got better with miles. I have about 10K on it now on a 99 IS and it's pretty good.

I still like the Falken better though.

Jabba


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old2soon

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Willow Springs mo

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2011, 12:44:10 PM »

Got 11300+ miles on my Ultimax. Wink

It do get better the more you ride it. coolsmiley

Got caught in a down pour today and kept her at 65-70 M P H indicated and it never once gave me cause for concern. Cool

So dry and/or wet i'm a happy camper. 2funny

RIDE SAFE.


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HayHauler

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Pearland, TX

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 02:18:12 PM »

I put on a Falken a week ago and so far I like it. It's a 205/65/16 so the rpms are a little lower and I hope to get a little better mpg, but not counting on it.

I really like the wet performance on the ride into work this morning! Look at those center water channels!!

Hay Cool

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Tundra

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2014 Valkyrie 1800

Seminole, Florida

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 03:41:30 PM »

Let us know what you think. I chose the Altimax to be my next CT, then recently have been hearing a lot of good reports on the Bridgstone Potenza. I just never cared for the looks and tread design of the Potenza, but I'm hearing good things. Now I'm back up on the fence Undecided


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fubar606

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eastern washington

Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »

I am double dark on my "X" . and will go dark as soon as i need a rear tire on my interstate


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Re: Just went Darkside

« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 04:35:20 PM »

Quote from: jcoukos on December 14, 2011, 08:12:46 AM

Out for the maiden voyage, yes it's 42 degrees so it didn't last long. Went with the Altimax 205/60/16 given the feedback on this forum.

42 degrees was probably just cool enough to prevent the spontaneous combustion of your new flaming car tire of death. coolsmiley


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