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« on: May 28, 2014, 08:42:38 PM » |
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just wondering what everybody that is running a darkside are you running a darkside on the front or just a simple avon or such. i finally been reading something, new out there a car tire that handles like a mc tire i really hope this tire does the trick but I need a front too
bike need work only parts wearing out all the same problems others had and fixed thanks to this board
help me decide on front
160,000 (1997 red early model from oct 1996)
one thing to add this new tire everybody happy with how about buyng 2 one front and one rear.
could this be done ??
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« Last Edit: May 28, 2014, 09:09:19 PM by roadmap »
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Bighead
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2014, 08:45:20 PM » |
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Most run a standard front. Some do what they call a double dark side. A rear tire that fits the front mounted backwards for some reason?
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2014, 07:09:45 AM » |
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The front being seventeen inches limits what is available to a large extent.
There are few 17" rear tires since seventeen is generally a front wheel size.
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vanagon40
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2014, 08:03:13 AM » |
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I am not aware of anyone who has used a car tire for a front tire on the Valkyrie.Had to retract that statement. I once saw a photo of a guy who had not one, but four car tires on the front. With that exception, I am not aware of anyone who has used a car tire for a front tire on the Valkyrie.  |
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« Last Edit: May 29, 2014, 08:08:50 AM by vanagon40 »
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Fla. Jim
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2014, 08:15:40 AM » |
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Rear tire I am currently running on front to go with my Michelin Hydroedge rear a Michelin Pilot Activ Rear Tire - 130/70-17H. Ran a couple of K491 Dunlops and got over 30k apiece with them. This current Michelin front rides smoother and seems to be as tractable as the Dunflops were..  Dunlop @ over 30k.  Hydroedge rear at 30k  |
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Daniel Meyer
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The State of confusion.
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2014, 09:38:22 AM » |
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My favorite front is the Avon Cobra. Long lasting, sticks like glue, handles nice.
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JC
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2014, 09:39:52 AM » |
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Dunflop D404F on the front, Austone Taxi on the rear, Ride-on in both.  |
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2014, 07:09:33 PM » |
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Dunflop D404F on the front, Austone Taxi on the rear, Ride-on in both. I've got the same set up on one of my bikes (w/o the Ride on) and it's my favorite combo. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2014, 08:59:27 PM » |
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First DS ride. 98 Tourer 35k GYTT 205/60.... Avon Cobra stock size. Never been much for twistys in 47 yrs of riding. This set up ( and some RedEye shock bushings ) have boosted my twisty confidence 50% and climbing every ride.
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R J
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2014, 10:50:21 PM » |
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I have run a Michelin rear tire up front, most of my front tires have been a good strong MC front tire. Brain fart, can't remember the brand right off hand.
Back in my old Wing/Yamaha days, we used to run a rear tire on the front just for mileage.
I used to run all over the Midwest attending AMA functions. There were 5 of us who chased each other somewhere EVERY weekend for a AMA sactioned event.
It was nothing to do 3,000 miles on a weekend.
A couple of times we rode 1,000 miles just to have lunch with some other AMA members who worked the field with us from Nebraska and Colorado area.
We would set on the outer area and write up AMA memberships before and after the rides. We would go to the Motorcycle Bike shows in Mpls, Chicago, Cleveland and etc. We would set up a table and have all the information laid out on the table for anyone interested in joining, we had the paper work.
Regular MC front tires didn't have enough tread depth to be of assistance.
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