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« on: May 16, 2021, 07:07:56 PM » |
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Heard rumors of Double Darkside but have never seen it and when I look for an applicable cage tire I am not finding anything.
After riding my new to me trike and watching the tire wear, I see no reason to not consider going DD on the trike. Does anyone have any info on this?
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« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2021, 07:10:46 PM » |
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Double dark side means you run a rear motorcycle tire on the front of the bike in reverse
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2021, 07:15:11 PM » |
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Are you talking about what Dennis is saying ? If so, you’ve seen mine. Or are you talking about a car tire on front ? I can’t imagine it would handle better. But you don’t know until you try it. I’d be very curious about it.
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2021, 07:24:50 PM » |
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Double dark side means you run a rear motorcycle tire on the front of the bike in reverse
Didn’t know that. I’m still considering a car tire up front on the trike. Just considering it. Maybe it’s a silly idea but after riding it on this trip and watching the tire wear and how it handles, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. I don’t see the need for a rounded tire up front on a trike. Not to suggest I’m an expert but not asking first seems a bit silly. Rams |
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2021, 07:28:01 PM » |
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Double dark side means you run a rear motorcycle tire on the front of the bike in reverse
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2021, 07:30:30 PM » |
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I think you have to put the spark plugs in backwards too...
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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2021, 08:05:47 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. Rams |
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2021, 08:09:25 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. Rams Oh, I didn’t even look at the specs. Have you found any suitables ? |
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2021, 08:10:04 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. What!?? You're planning to ride that tricycle at more than fifty miles per hour?  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2021, 08:21:37 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. Rams Oh, I didn’t even look at the specs. Have you found any suitables ? No, that’s why I asked. Talking to some fairly knowledgeable friends, there used to be a version of this tire used on Goldwing trikes but, I’m not finding anything. Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2021, 08:27:32 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. Rams Oh, I didn’t even look at the specs. Have you found any suitables ? No, that’s why I asked. Rams From just the quick look I did, I think you would have to go to a different wheel. Probably not worth it for an experiment. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2021, 08:44:39 PM » |
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Yeah , I saw that one but being limited to 50 mph and for temporary uses pretty much squashes that one. Rams Oh, I didn’t even look at the specs. Have you found any suitables ? No, that’s why I asked. Rams From just the quick look I did, I think you would have to go to a different wheel. Probably not worth it for an experiment. You may be correct. Rams |
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« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2021, 09:14:31 PM » |
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Take a look at this post on the Tech board. I asked the same question a short time ago and they gave some good suggestions. I don't believe I'll be going to a car tire up front, probably follow Highbinder's lead on this. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,117111.0.html |
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« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2021, 05:42:21 AM » |
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I know nothing about the subject other than to say, I’ve noticed that European sidecars rigs routinely use what appears to be a car tire on the front. Maybe an area to research?
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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2021, 06:59:21 AM » |
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I know nothing about the subject other than to say, I’ve noticed that European sidecars rigs routinely use what appears to be a car tire on the front. Maybe an area to research?
Will look into that but, Meathead is probably correct about such an experiment. Thanks for the pointer. Rams |
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