Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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Well after 2 years of researching it; I dove in and went darkside. Chose a Federal Formoza in 205/55. Did the double bearing mod too. Ran into problems here and there but she fits and will be testing her throughout the week. Hope I like it cause it looks real good on Valhalla.
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"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you crap your pants every now and then."
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Valkorado
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VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 06:03:16 PM » |
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Enjoy your new teeth, now go take a bite out of the asphalt!  |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2016, 06:09:12 PM » |
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Before I forget I need to thank every darksider who came before me and "paved" the way. The VRCC is one of those great hidden gems. Cant tell everyone enough thanks for all your posts about how to's. The CT has only been on a day and 200 miles in....loving it.
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"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you crap your pants every now and then."
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2016, 01:51:09 AM » |
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Congratz, & welcome to the DarkSide!
Hey, which Formosa? FD2?
That has the same load & speed rate as the one I'm runnin'.
Jus' curious.
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Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2016, 06:23:07 AM » |
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You are FOREVER lost with NO chance of redemption!  The Austone found me and I are happy.  You are gnna hafta buy yer own cursed cookie though! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2016, 06:37:33 AM » |
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I am glad the tales of fiery deaths didn't ward you off. Now you'll just have to figure out how to show it off. Oh and get yourself a VRCC Darkside Member #. And now that I said that I don't remember how to get a Darkside number. Anyone remember who to email?  |
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016, 05:34:43 AM » |
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Congratz, & welcome to the DarkSide!
Hey, which Formosa? FD2?
That has the same load & speed rate as the one I'm runnin'.
Jus' curious.
Mine is a FD-1, rated 91V. Sorry for the late response, but I've got a good excuse, honest....1100 miles on the tire now! |
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"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you crap your pants every now and then."
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Pappy!
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016, 09:26:55 AM » |
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I am glad the tales of fiery deaths didn't ward you off. Now you'll just have to figure out how to show it off. Oh and get yourself a VRCC Darkside Member #. And now that I said that I don't remember how to get a Darkside number. Anyone remember who to email? Contact TJ down on the Florida board. |
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2016, 05:06:04 PM » |
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Mine is a FD-1, rated 91V. Sorry for the late response, but I've got a good excuse, honest....1100 miles on the tire now!
10-4, glad you're gettin' some ridin' in
So what's the 1000+ mile report, that thing hookin' up good?
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Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2016, 08:54:07 PM » |
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Can anyone tell me if a 195 60 16 will work on my 99 interstate, or will it rub on the fender. Just curious I'm looking to order tire off amazon but am at work and the bike is 207 miles away so it's a little hard to get measurements.I'd need an awful long tape measure. Thanks in advance for any help.
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2016, 01:56:01 AM » |
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Can anyone tell me if a 195 60 16 will work on my 99 interstate, or will it rub on the fender. Just curious I'm looking to order tire off amazon but am at work and the bike is 207 miles away so it's a little hard to get measurements.I'd need an awful long tape measure. Thanks in advance for any help.
Yes, I'm currently using a Yokohama Avid Ascend 195/60. I think I've got 15k on it and like it very well. |
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Tailgate Tommy
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2000 Interstate, 2001 Interstate and 2003 Standard
Fort Collins, Colorado
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2016, 03:25:46 PM » |
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Got this off the board a long time ago. It worked for me.
If you want a DarkSide sticker....
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2016, 07:37:41 AM » |
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OK, I have almost 1500 miles on the tire now. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) - damn good tire with a smooth ride. Only negative I have had has been that it tracks in the ruts (construction of gravel/tar resurfaced roads), other than that, I find it far superior to my old motorcycle tire (Pirelli Night Dragon). The wife says it is much smoother too when riding 2-up. Had to do the nut cage mod on the right side, as it would rub when riding 2-up. Looking at replacing the shocks now too. Hope all this helps for anyone looking seriously at this tire. It only cost about $100 on Amazon with free shipping! Thinking already about ordering another one for the next tire swap, which at this rate, will be sometime late next year.
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