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Red Diamond
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« on: November 25, 2013, 04:40:11 PM » |
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Ordered a DS tire today, just got the cheapest I could find since this is my first try at this. Will install it on the 03 Standard, a Hankook H426 205/60 16. Wish me luck cause I definently don't want to crash or burn.
Had the tire mounted, service final drive and installed. Started out at 35PSIG and rode the county roads at 35-45 MPH, not far but far enough, think I'm going to like riding this DS tire. May try other pressures, depending on feedback from the pros. I did do some counter steering and a test stop at 55MPH,, that DS will lock up on this bike, but it does stop pretty quickly when the brakes are applied in correct manner. I also think this bike has Progressive front springs installed, it does not ride as smoothly as the other bikes. Maybe someone with the Progressives can ride it for me and determine whether it is Progressives. It is rather harsh for me.
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« Last Edit: November 29, 2013, 03:02:14 PM by Red Diamond »
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 If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
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Houdini
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VRCC #28458 - VRCCDS#144
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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2013, 07:39:52 PM » |
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Been good knowing you Eli, no one could survive a car tire on a motorcycle.  |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2013, 08:11:53 PM » |
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Keep a fire extinguisher handy when you take off on it.  Hay  Jimmyt |
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2013, 10:36:09 PM » |
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Eli next thing you know you"ll be leaving redlights like I do.  |
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2013, 04:58:50 PM » |
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6:56PM and the UPS truck just left. Can't wait to mount my new DS'r.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2013, 05:32:39 PM » |
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If you don't like it, I have an extra Falken you can try. I really like it, so much, I bought all 3 discount tire online had in Texas about 2 months ago. Hay Jimmyt |
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blotar
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2013, 08:00:25 AM » |
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I really Love the FalkenZX also.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2013, 08:08:46 AM » |
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2013, 09:17:20 AM » |
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I'm a bit confused RM, is this the results of buying a cheap DS tire? LOL |
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2013, 04:32:05 AM » |
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I'm a bit confused RM, is this the results of buying a cheap DS tire? LOL No, but it does appear to be the result of stupidity. |
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2013, 05:58:10 PM » |
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I've had mine for about 6 months now. Like the others said--after about 50 miles or so you'll forget about it and just ride---love mine--will not go back!
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