JC
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The Beast
Franklin, TN
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« on: February 25, 2012, 06:58:06 PM » |
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Well I finally got her back together after new paint, a Bridgestone Potenza G0019 205/60/16, swapping the windshield for a Woody's, and a few other enhancements. First impressions are I really like the Woody's fairing, well built and fits nicely, and the ride on the darkside is very comfortable. I found no surprises riding the Tennessee twisties at my normal pace with confidence. Not trying to convert anyone, just giving my experience. I hear a box of Tagalongs calling my name.........  |
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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olddog1946
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012, 07:20:14 PM » |
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Like the color of your bike..when you find your cookie, let me know. I had to go steal one when the other half wasn't lookin.
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 08:27:33 PM » |
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+1 ... On the tire part.  Just mounted up a General Altimax 205/60/16 last Sunday. As luck would have it, it was 54° on Tuesday in NE Ohio, so I took it out for a shake-down ride of about 50 miles in the evening. Honestly, my first thought, and what became the thought throughout was, "big deal". I felt really only very minor differences between the CT and an MT. Unless I am in for any surprises (I did only go 50 miles)... I'm a convert. |
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 09:02:24 PM » |
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When i went over to the D/S had ta buy my own firkin cookie.  You do realize of course that by coming over to the D/S you are FOREVER lost.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2012, 10:49:17 PM » |
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Yeah, buy your own cookie. Dark side here for a couple of years and only thing I've gotten for it is a much better ride. Dave |
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KSDragonRider
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 04:47:21 PM » |
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Put one on last weekend, and with the money Im going to save, i can buy a truck load of cookies!
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 06:22:26 PM » |
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Seen on a Tee shirt.
Welcome to the Darkside! Are you surprised we lied about the cookies!
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2012, 07:38:16 PM » |
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JC.....
Any problems with your Freedom Wings hitting your Bakers? Looks kinda like you took the top one off.
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JC
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The Beast
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2012, 06:11:33 AM » |
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JC.....
Any problems with your Freedom Wings hitting your Bakers? Looks kinda like you took the top one off.
Yeah, even without the Freedom Wings I had to take the uppers off of the Air Wings for adequate clearance for the Woody's. The lowers still do a good job of moving air away from the legs. Got a little air coming up from around the turn signals, but not enough to be a real issue. Was running an oversize Clearview windshield before that was like sitting behind a wall, so I kinda like the extra breeze. |
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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Bigwolf
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2012, 06:46:06 AM » |
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Mighty fine looking ride you have there JC. I have a little over 400 miles on the dark side now and haven't got my cookie either.
Oh well,
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2012, 11:39:00 AM » |
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Promises of cookies were just to get you to the DARKSIDE!!  Still a new darksider and have yet to get any cookies..... I had actually decided against going to the c/t, but had to out of necessity. sure glad i did....I LOVE IT!! actually my first tire wasn't even the correct size or tread. it was just something i found and put on because my dunlop had the cord showing. now i have a proper c/t to ride on. the first tire was actually too wide but it never rubbed on the shaft side...(course you couldn't slip a piece of paper in there either)......love it though.......WHO NEEDS COOKIES???  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2012, 12:35:20 PM » |
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LIFE's BETTER ON THE DARKSIDE |
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