Dag
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« on: April 15, 2009, 12:43:51 PM » |
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Its too early to say if I like it or not, give me a week or two...  MODIFIED ; both videos for better comparison START THE DARKSIDE VIDEO 7 SECONDS BEFORE THE OTHER....
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« Last Edit: April 15, 2009, 10:46:32 PM by Dag »
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SgtBunny
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 01:22:34 PM » |
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great video.  How did you mount a camera under there? |
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 01:26:50 PM » |
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Great Video! I love the camera postion...anyway I think this shows why car tires are for cars...not trying to dis darksiders or anything, but I can't see the advantage of running a car tire on its edge. Looks scary and unstable to me!  |
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Dag
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 02:07:49 PM » |
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great video. How did you mount a camera under there? My video camera have a external Lens. I can mount it "anywhere"....   |
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 02:11:38 PM » |
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Its too early to say if I like it or not, give me a week or two... [/color] Dag, that is outstanding work and service to us thinking about the darkside. I personally have no problem with (and love) my 180 Metzler except the cost and headache of putting one on every year. Please give us your unadulterated thoughts on it as you go through the learning/experience curve. There are those who love it and those that hate it.....I am more interested in a new darksider's experience (over time). |
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Dag
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 02:25:17 PM » |
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Its so easy to get surprised... Everytime I put on new tires on my Valk I get surprised how the driving ability changes.
It`s like with the snow, I know it comes every winter, but I get surprised every time the first sow comes.... but I get used to it.
That`s what I have to find out regarding the car tire, is the change in handeling bad or good -or do I just get used to it?
We know that the Valkyrie is easy to ride, its super smooth and excellent handling. That`s the three things I`m focused on while "testing" the car tire.
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2009, 03:35:26 PM » |
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Dag,
Great video. I found that with a CT, you have to be "on it" more. Meaning you need to be more aware of the road surface, the effects of any grooves, lips etc are way more pronounced. That being said I have had mine on for 1.5 years now and I love it. I do have an extra rear wheel that I'm going to mount a MC tire on. More for variety than anything else. Just give it a little time before you make your final judgment.
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 04:30:23 PM » |
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I hope Dag doesn't mind, but I figured it'd be nice to have his previous video with a motorcycle tire in the same thread for easy comparisons...
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2009, 05:34:43 PM » |
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One thing i noticed is that the MC tire lifts in turns just like the car tire. I know the car tire has a mind of its own on some roads, But for the miles you get i am sticking with the car tire. To each their own. Good luck Dag.
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2009, 06:44:10 PM » |
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Awesome video Dag! Loved it. Now, can we see how an Avon would look to compare?  Serioulsy though, the car tire held its shape better than I thought it would. Hmmm... Still thinking the MC tire is the way to go, but, at least this gives us an accurate perspective.. Very Cool! Thanks Dag |
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Dag
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2009, 10:55:55 PM » |
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I placed the MC tire video under the darkside video for better comparison.
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2009, 03:23:13 AM » |
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Thanks for taking the time to do this Dag . I added both you're videos to " The DarkSide " website I'll make you famous |
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2009, 04:21:25 AM » |
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Thanks for taking the time to do this Dag . I added both you're videos to " The DarkSide " website I'll make you famous Do you have a link to "The DarkSide" website?  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2009, 06:08:04 AM » |
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Very cool.. Thanks for doing that. I'm tempted every time I need a new tire to give the CT a try.
But have stuck with the MC. Put a fresh E3 on this weekend. Like you said, every time a new one goes on its a different ride again.
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« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2009, 03:14:16 PM » |
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Dag here is the website http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/Thanks for taking the time to do this Dag . I added both you're videos to " The DarkSide " website I'll make you famous Do you have a link to "The DarkSide" website? |
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2009, 07:27:36 PM » |
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Dag,
You are the man! I love the videos and ran them together as you suggested 7 seconds a part. Awesome Job! Thanks. Darkside for me hopefully this week. Got a Falken 205-65-15 can't wait! JDW
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« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2009, 08:48:40 PM » |
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Good job, Dag!
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« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2009, 11:35:08 PM » |
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Thank you Dagg. I tried to find the Bridgestone 200/60-16RR online but could not find it. does it have a model name also? We always go thru alot of hassles shipping to Alaska. I have about 15,000 on the Goodyear triple tread. I sure like the video of the Bridgestone, did not know of the 200/60-16RR. .jpg) |
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