New to the Darkside as of Tonight

wiggydotcom · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 21:07:04

I took the bike out for it's maiden Darkside ride tonight and frankly, I was expecting more...more
of an adjustment. I really didn't notice much difference, to tell the truth. I think I'm gonna love it. I humbly request membership into the Darkside. Let me know the steps. But I don't do "initiations".

I put on the Yokohama Avid Envigor 205/60R 16 in a V rating. $105 bucks and I bought it locally and it took one day for "Flatsoes" to get it in....another plus and no more shipping costs.

Bandit · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 21:24:23

Welcome to the Darkside

Bandit

DS#011

Jess from VA · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 21:36:59

Crap, another one missed the fiery death. Oh well.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 21:47:25

Doc Moose was the DarkSide # guy. I don't see him around the sandbox anymore $:-\$ You might chase him down on the Ohio board.

old2soon · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 21:48:30

You are now forever lost. Come to the darkside-we have COOKIES.

When i switched i felt much like you did-not much to the transition.

I've had more than one person tell me it CAN'T work.

Yup-right.

RIDE SAFE.

Dogg · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 22:37:24

I run a 205/55vr16 on mine. V rated also. I had to turn the right rear saddle bag bolt around cuz it grabbed the tire! Scared the crap outa me at 40 deep in a right dog leg...other than that its great. I think i will go with the 205 /60-16 next time...

Rams · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:06:27

Welcome. I went with the Austone Taxi Tire and I agree, the transition was significantly less that what i expected. My closest friend rides an HD, he repeatedly warned me to not do darkside, said it was dangerous.

Can't wait to go ride with him again. Probably won't change his mind but, I'm convinced and am not looking back.

wiggydotcom · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:28:44

Thanks, guys for the Dark Side welcome..

Dogg, I cut the nut cages and did the carriage bolts..It worked great. Not sure I needed to, but they're done no matter what tire I run in the future.

old2soon...thanks, I love cookies!

Jess, I know what you mean about the fiery death warnings. But I've been on here a long time and know you trailblazers have already proved it works. Besides..remember when Evel Knievel said, "My death will be glorious!"? Didn't happen.

Bandit, Wow...you were truly one of the first DSers.

SmokinJoe, if I don't get a number, that's ok. Love that pic of your DS lean. That's the one I'll show the guys at work to prove you can corner with a DS tire.

Blackrams, the Austone is the tire I wanted to use, but I run 13" 440 Progressives and with my Russell Day Long seat, it actually raised me up an inch or two. Even at 6 ft tall, I'm barely flatfooted anymore when I'm sitting in normal riding position in the seat. I was afraid the added height of the Austone might put me a tad too high. I also didn't know if it'd still be off the ground with the Rivco Center Stand I just installed.

Reb · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:53:34

Welcome, just replaced my first CT, 25,000 miles on a bridgestone rotenza. switched to a general altimax. Some folks like to disagree on the subject, but they work and work well

R J · Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:55:19

wittydotcom, I hollered at the Doc on the oHIo board and told him you needed a #. If ya don't hear from him PM me and I'll call him.. NO, I'll be nice in the conversation. It's only when I'm looking them in the eye that I get very verbally. LOL

DA # 0009.

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 06:29:27

Quote from: R J on Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:55:19
wittydotcom, I hollered at the Doc on the oHIo board and told him you needed a #. If ya don't hear from him PM me and I'll call him.. NO, I'll be nice in the conversation. It's only when I'm looking them in the eye that I get very verbally. LOL

DA # 0009.

RJ....thanks for covering for me...Leave it to a Marine to come through.

Appreciate it!

BouleValk · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 07:29:06

BouleValk Has a DARKSIDE! Goodyear Assurance 205/60 R16 V speed rating 149 mph.

Valkorado · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 08:12:57

Well, I'm not going back. The Austone rides better than MC tires I have used, including Pirelli and Avon.

TJ · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 10:43:32

If anyone is interested I have the DarkSide Stickers... In Black or Silver...
PM or email me...

tjranch9 at gmail.com

TJ

TJ · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 10:45:22

Jack · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 11:08:03

DS13 here and, yes, I have the sticker!
Welcome!

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 11:18:32

Quote from: TJ on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 10:43:32
If anyone is interested I have the DarkSide Stickers... In Black or Silver...
PM or email me...

tjranch9 at gmail.com

TJ

Thanks, TJ, pm sent.

Willow · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 14:45:47

Quote from: wiggydotcom on Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:28:44
old2soon...thanks, I love cookies!

LOL! Wiggy, you misunderstand. When they say, "We got cookies," they mean you, the new guy, must bring the cookies.

Serk · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 14:49:54

Fire! Foe! Flee! Alert! Flaming Death! You idiot, you're going to spontaneously explode! Don't you know putting that tire on your car will make your girlfriend/wife (Maybe both!) leave you, your dog die, your cakes will fail to rise, and you WILL die a flaming death!

Please, don't make Al Gore cry! Don't do it!

Just getting that outta the way before someone does it for real. Welcome! It took me about a thousand miles to really get the feel for it, but now it feels completely normal to me. The ONLY time I notice it is on very uneven pavement that slants downwards to the side, I have to be conscious of where I am in the lane or it tends to "walk" down the hill on me.

Doc Moose · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:03:18

DV has instructed me to award you with a DarkSide number.

It is my pleasure to assign you :

DarkSide # VRCCDS0239
Congratulations for seeing the light in the DarkSide!

No Dues, No Rules, Just Ride!

Contact TJ for an official decal!

Yur on yur own as far as the cookies go!

Jabba · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:05:44

Some are easier than others.

my 1st one was like the OP. it took me 1000 miles to notice a difference.

my 2nd one was worse. I had to play with the PSI to get it right.

Every bike, and every tire is different. I say don't judge them all by any ONE.

Jabba

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:43:53

Quote from: Willow on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 14:45:47
Quote from: wiggydotcom on Wed 03, Apr 2013, 23:28:44
old2soon...thanks, I love cookies!

LOL! Wiggy, you misunderstand. When they say, "We got cookies," they mean you, the new guy, must bring the cookies.

Ohhhhhhhhhh, Woe is me! Ok, I'll have to bring some to IZ XIII.

old2soon · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:46:57

Quote from: Doc Moose on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:03:18
DV has instructed me to award you with a DarkSide number.

It is my pleasure to assign you :

DarkSide # VRCCDS0239
Congratulations for seeing the light in the DarkSide!

No Dues, No Rules, Just Ride!

Contact TJ for an official decal!

Yur on yur own as far as the cookies go!

O-K i've been D/S for AWHILE now and never got a VRCCDS#. Just so ya know.

RIDE SAFE.

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:48:22

Quote from: Doc Moose on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:03:18
DV has instructed me to award you with a DarkSide number.

It is my pleasure to assign you :

DarkSide # VRCCDS0239
Congratulations for seeing the light in the DarkSide!

No Dues, No Rules, Just Ride!

Contact TJ for an official decal!

Yur on yur own as far as the cookies go!

Doc, Thanks so much for the "Official" Darkside welcome. I'm honored that you poked your head in here to give me my rank and serial(or is it cereal?)

number.

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:53:00

Quote from: Serk on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 14:49:54
Fire! Foe! Flee! Alert! Flaming Death! You idiot, you're going to spontaneously explode! Don't you know putting that tire on your car will make your girlfriend/wife (Maybe both!) leave you, your dog die, your cakes will fail to rise, and you WILL die a flaming death!

Please, don't make Al Gore cry! Don't do it!

Just getting that outta the way before someone does it for real. Welcome! It took me about a thousand miles to really get the feel for it, but now it feels completely normal to me. The ONLY time I notice it is on very uneven pavement that slants downwards to the side, I have to be conscious of where I am in the lane or it tends to "walk" down the hill on me.

Thanks, Serk...your warning is much appreciated!

Yep, so far the uneven semi tractor ruts are about all that I've been real watchful of. The rest seems about the same. With the Avon Cobras, my bike would lean if I just thought about a turn(well, almost)...this Envigor requires "slight" countersteer--not an issue.

Valkorado · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:53:41

Quote from: old2soon link=topic=53714.msg515125#msg515125 date=1365115617

/quote] O-K i've been D/S for AWHILE now and never got a VRCCDS#. Just so ya know. RIDE SAFE.

Yeah, I can't go on without a VRCCDS#.

Mr Whiskey · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:57:34

Welcome to the Darkside Brother!
Here's what's under my 2K/IS.

205/55/16 z94w Riken Raptor. (I wont be goin' back to the light!)
Peace, Whiskey.

Doc Moose · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 19:29:02

When it rains it pours.

Our glorious leader DV has granted more DS numbers in response to the enlightened desire to join the DarkSide:

old2soon VRCCDS0240

Mr Whiskey VRCCDS0241

Valkorado VRCCDS0242

thedon VRCCDS0243

No Dues, No Rules, Just ride!

Contact TJ for decals to show your pride.

wiggydotcom · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 19:30:02

Quote from: Mr Whiskey on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:57:34
Welcome to the Darkside Brother!
Here's what's under my 2K/IS.

205/55/16 z94w Riken Raptor. (I wont be goin' back to the light!)
Peace, Whiskey.

I must say I've never heard of the Rikon, Mr Whiskey. I don't get out much though...cept to ride my Valk!

It's a pretty nice looking tire...and has a good price!

Mr Whiskey · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 20:46:28

wiggydotcom, it ran me about $104 & my local Discount Tire had it in stock. 300 tread rated & sticks great!

Doc Moose, thank you kind sir for my #. Been wantin' one of those!

TJ, now that it's official, guess I'll be need'n me one a 'em 'ere stickers please.
PM sent. Thanks.
Peace, Whiskey.

Valkorado · Thu 04, Apr 2013, 21:03:56

Yes thanks Doc Moose, give ol' DV a slap on the back for me! It feels good to be bad!

Mallett · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 06:39:52

Quote from: Mr Whiskey on Thu 04, Apr 2013, 17:57:34
Welcome to the Darkside Brother!
Here's what's under my 2K/IS.

205/55/16 z94w Riken Raptor. (I wont be goin' back to the light!)
Peace, Whiskey.

Mr. Whiskey, I love the profile of this tire. I have 12 inch shocks on my Valk, do you think it would work on my bike?

Kep · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 08:10:49

Just went darkside myself (Faulken Zeix ZE 512 - 205/55/16 ) on my 97 Std.I have 11-1/2" progressive 440s , riding 2 up , did nut cage mod and I LOVE it. Did not take much road time to get used to the difference. Actuallly seems more responsinve in the handling department.I also completely rebuilt my final drive and installed new dampers , and WOW , much smoother ride !!

wiggydotcom · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 18:12:35

Quote from: Kep on Fri 05, Apr 2013, 08:10:49
Just went darkside myself (Faulken Zeix ZE 512 - 205/55/16 ) on my 97 Std.I have 11-1/2" progressive 440s , riding 2 up , did nut cage mod and I LOVE it. Did not take much road time to get used to the difference. Actuallly seems more responsinve in the handling department.I also completely rebuilt my final drive and installed new dampers , and WOW , much smoother ride !!

Congrats on the Darkside plunge, Kep! Don't forget to record the mileage when you put the tire on at....like I usually do(forget). That way you can keep track of treadlife.

tank_post142 · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 18:34:50

i have over 300,000 miles DS but no sticker, no number

i do have this cool slot machine topper though !

DO NOT FORGET YOUR REGULAR 10,000 MILE REAR END MAINTENANCE

Shydog · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 18:44:09

This is my first car tire on the valkyrie, but have had one on an 04 wing I used to have. I went with the Vredestein Sportrac 3 in the 205/60/16 size and had it mounted by a local tire shop. Haven't had a chance to put any miles on it yet, but am looking forward to it. I did do the nutcage mod on my interstate and used carriage bolts which worked just fine.

WynneBear · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 18:53:19

Been Darkside for close to 5 years. Asked for a number awhile back. No love. May I please have a DS #?
Here is my proof. Goodyear Assurance, never going back.

Rob

Doc Moose · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 21:32:52

More new numbers that rebels!

DV is proud to award the following DarkSide loyalists these numbers:

Tom (tkylli) VRCCDS0244

kep VRCCDS0245

tank_post142 VRCCDS0246

Shydog VRCCDS0247

Wynnebear VRCCDS0248

No Dues, No Rules, Just Ride!

Congrats!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 21:56:16

Quote from: Doc Moose on Fri 05, Apr 2013, 21:32:52
More new numbers that rebels!

DV is proud to award the following DarkSide loyalists these numbers:

You are missed in the sandbox Doc ... Good to see you come around

Doc Moose · Fri 05, Apr 2013, 21:58:30

Hey SJ!
Mainly lurk on occasion. Lot on the table the last coupla years.

Cheers!

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