http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/-t1.htm Place for any information that applies to motorcycles in general. Or that covers a vast number of bikes. ie. a carb is a carb, bleeding brakes is bleeding brakes. You get the idea. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:54:40 GMT 10 http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080426/0/e/8/0e8ca044b19e81d5b805eb1fe29979080_large.jpg http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/-t1.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/headlight-mounting-bracket-t3550.htm 85V-TWIN does anyone know if there is a headlight bracket setup that does'nt have to use the bottom triple tree ? i want to go with a modern day bullet style headlight.i will change the triple tree if i have to but if there is an easier way,please someone let me know.thanks for any help and best regards. General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:54:40 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/headlight-mounting-bracket-t3550.htm#30280 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/headlight-mounting-bracket-t3550.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/i-m-steppin-over-nexen-n2000-205-50-16-t3209.htm BigRedX Hello All, Well I'm steppin over to the darkside, However I'v ordered A nice Nexen n2000 205/50/16 tire for my vtx1800c. Mainly because the tread patteren is awesome.Do'es anyone for see a problem with this tire's low profile. I do not have boards on my bike. General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:18:54 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/i-m-steppin-over-nexen-n2000-205-50-16-t3209.htm#27421 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/i-m-steppin-over-nexen-n2000-205-50-16-t3209.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/ct-on-the-front-t3178.htm dirtwarrior Has anyone put a CT on the front? What is the handleing like? General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:50:18 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/ct-on-the-front-t3178.htm#27144 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/ct-on-the-front-t3178.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/bike-wobble-t3469.htm rc in az power thru and under 95 the bike fine.question is what causing the wobble.Tire balanced at bike shop with less
weight than old bike tire had.tire is surmo LSH
Other than this the tire feels fine on road and I'm pleased with it.

rc in az]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:41:05 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/bike-wobble-t3469.htm#29579 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/bike-wobble-t3469.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yellow-spark-plug-wires-t3462.htm 85V-TWIN is the dealer the only place i can get some for my bike ? General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:06:12 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yellow-spark-plug-wires-t3462.htm#29546 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yellow-spark-plug-wires-t3462.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-box-mod-suzuki-m50-t2919.htm M50Paul drilled several holes and used electical gromets to cap the edges of the holes to give a finished look and to keep the chrome from peeling. General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 30 May 2009 23:31:25 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-box-mod-suzuki-m50-t2919.htm#25157 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-box-mod-suzuki-m50-t2919.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/oil-filter-question-t2638.htm Wolverine I think I read something in here about using car oil filter on their motorcycle. Can anyone ellaborate on that? What car oil filter can I use for my 1994 shadow 1100?? General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:25:54 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/oil-filter-question-t2638.htm#22946 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/oil-filter-question-t2638.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-valve-on-an-1100-t3401.htm 85V-TWIN does anyone know if a bad air valve will cause the idle to fluctuate ? i ask because the air valve is 25 yrs old and it was leaking until i took the bottom part of it apart and cleaned the gunk out of it.now its not leaking but yesterday when i passed 4 cars @ 105,it backfired out of the right side pipe when i closed the throttle to slow back down.the backfiring was getting worse before i modded the exhaust and cleaned the airvalve.it doesnt backfire hardly any since i cleaned it but if i'm out ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:42:55 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-valve-on-an-1100-t3401.htm#29159 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/air-valve-on-an-1100-t3401.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/this-forum-sucks-and-you-have-been-hacked-gg-no-re-t3404.htm Anonymous div{display:none; visibility:hidden;}]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:34:02 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/this-forum-sucks-and-you-have-been-hacked-gg-no-re-t3404.htm#29184 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/this-forum-sucks-and-you-have-been-hacked-gg-no-re-t3404.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/dyna-beads-t3385.htm Roughton

Thanks,
Shannon]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:52:29 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/dyna-beads-t3385.htm#29032 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/dyna-beads-t3385.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-balancing-t1705.htm BIGT FROM F.B. I'm planning on joining the Darkside soon. I have a friend that ownes a tire shop and he said that he can't balance a motorcycle rim. Does it really have to be balanced. Why couldn't he do it? Does a car tire break-down machine not work for a motorcycle rim? General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:12:29 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-balancing-t1705.htm#16055 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-balancing-t1705.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-about-mileage-t3194.htm wsl91 Not a darksider yet, just found the forum a couple of days ago. It doesn't take long to see why there is better stopping traction, wear and perhaps a better ride with a CT. How about mileage? I have a 93 Shadow 1100 that was stock getting 45 mpg. Added a windshield and it dropped to 42. Added K$N filter, pipes, and rejet including pilots and its struggling to hit 40 mpg. When I ride at 75-80 on the interstate its down to 30-35mpg. Its runs great but the mileage has taken a hit. I worked in the ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:08:56 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-about-mileage-t3194.htm#27296 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-about-mileage-t3194.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-to-check-to-see-the-maximum-tire-size-to-fit-your-bike-t3153.htm horseman8m How to check to see the maximum tire size to fit your bike Doesn't matter make or model. If you are going to try and switch to a wider tire or a little taller tire then you have now , and want to see if it will fit without mods try this. Buy some kids modeling clay (dollar-tree $1.). Roll out a 1" thick (hotdog shape) piece , about 12 " long and press it to your tire from rim to rim, tape if necessary. Get on your bike, and your wife on the back and roll the bike ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:15:50 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-to-check-to-see-the-maximum-tire-size-to-fit-your-bike-t3153.htm#26924 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-to-check-to-see-the-maximum-tire-size-to-fit-your-bike-t3153.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/would-you-rather-make-a-left-or-right-turn-t2765.htm Steve-O
Also saw another "left side of front tire wearing faster" and thought this might be one of the many causes.

What say ye?]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:22:58 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/would-you-rather-make-a-left-or-right-turn-t2765.htm#23954 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/would-you-rather-make-a-left-or-right-turn-t2765.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/need-helpwith-a1300-s-to-go-dark-t3334.htm ghost rider can i please have your opinions on what is the best tire andthe widest tire I can use on a 1300 S. Can I use the tube i currently have in the tire? Thanks for the help without the BS from the VTXOA jugemental AZZEZ General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:54:07 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/need-helpwith-a1300-s-to-go-dark-t3334.htm#28553 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/need-helpwith-a1300-s-to-go-dark-t3334.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/some-cornering-thoughts-t3316.htm RonK -- I was reading someone's comments here somewhere, and they reminded me that I, too, had an issue of initiating my turns with slightly more pressure needed than with the stock mc tire on. This was when the tire was new. Now with about 8,000 miles, I don't seem to have that problem at all. One thing I have done a lot of, is to go down the road frequently and do the zig-zag so I'm riding on the edges of my tires much more than by staying on a straight path. I suspect this might break in ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:54:25 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/some-cornering-thoughts-t3316.htm#28422 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/some-cornering-thoughts-t3316.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/long-shot-but-darksiding-a-04-vulcan-500-t3310.htm Bowbender Can it be done? The original tire is a 140/90-15. I can't find any 140's in the car tires. I did however find a 145/65R15 here. It says the rim width needs to be between 4 and 5 inches. What do you all think and has anybody actually done one? General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:52:51 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/long-shot-but-darksiding-a-04-vulcan-500-t3310.htm#28333 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/long-shot-but-darksiding-a-04-vulcan-500-t3310.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/holy-speckoly-look-what-is-for-sale-t3297.htm Badmoon Not sure if it will work. This is one of my favorates but way out of reach and totally unpractical. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-Built-Motorcycles-Chopper-CHOPPER-THE-SHAQ-JESSE-JAMES-MOTORCYCLE-WEST-COAST-CHOPPERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2a00319978QQitemZ180391876984QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles Peace yall Moon General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:17:17 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/holy-speckoly-look-what-is-for-sale-t3297.htm#28142 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/holy-speckoly-look-what-is-for-sale-t3297.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yokohama-advan-a048-t915.htm VegasVic This tire looks like a DARKSIDER'S wet dream!! Does anyone have this on their VTX? It is expensive and is made for DOT legal street but is a race tire. Would like to get a review if someone is riding on one. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic.jsp?sidewall=Blackwall&shipquote=N&tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+A048&x=16&y=13 General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:03:18 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yokohama-advan-a048-t915.htm#10077 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/yokohama-advan-a048-t915.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-here-s-a-nice-darkside-bike-t2342.htm Shadow1100T http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/22/v8-motorcycles-from-sweden/

]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:34:30 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-here-s-a-nice-darkside-bike-t2342.htm#20647 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-here-s-a-nice-darkside-bike-t2342.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/vtx-1300c-heal-toe-shifter-t3265.htm horseman8m heal toe shifter When i bought a cobra hwy bar for my 1300C after the install my shifter was sticking out so far that it was hard to get my toe under it to shift up, so after looking around i found that the R model vtx1300 had a heal/toe shifter . i went to the local Honda dealer to measure things and what do you know, it's what i need the tabs only stick out an inch and you have the looks of factory chrome . went home and started my search and found one in TX for 11.95 +sh , another ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:16:48 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/vtx-1300c-heal-toe-shifter-t3265.htm#27836 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/vtx-1300c-heal-toe-shifter-t3265.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/power-for-96-vt1100-c2-honda-ace-t1928.htm lyonsm Trying to get some more power out of this 96 honda ace vt100c2. I've had it since 96 and I really don't want to part with it, but I can't find any bolt on power enhancements. I contacted designed performance and they don't modify the dyna 3000 anymore. Can anyone give me any suggestions other than purchasing a vtx 1800? Thank You! General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:19:07 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/power-for-96-vt1100-c2-honda-ace-t1928.htm#17573 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/power-for-96-vt1100-c2-honda-ace-t1928.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tubes-for-darkside-t3031.htm Lowie G,day, im new to this site but have been thinking about ct,s on bikes for a while now.Im from Australia and where i live the roads arent the best,so there is no point having a sports touring tyre and chopping the crap out of it in 6000 kilometers eh,not at $240 a throw,when i can get,ct for half that price that looks twice as good.I have noticed most folk go for tubeless tyres,my bike is a c50 Suzuki with spoked wheels,so ill run a tube,but,do i run a car tube or a bike tube? which ,from your ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:44:02 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tubes-for-darkside-t3031.htm#26065 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tubes-for-darkside-t3031.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/using-a-tire-machine-t3070.htm nodak_ACE_T_rider I'm pretty sure that I am going to be switching to a car tire, but as many of you have found out, it may be tough to get someone to mount it for you. There's a place in Grand Forks called Bob's Cycle shack, and it's as chinsy as it sounds. He said he won't mount the tire but will let me use the tire machine, and I have to sign a release. My question is, are tire machines pretty easy to use? I would imagine it can't be that hard. Any tips from those out there who have done it? Thanks General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:07:18 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/using-a-tire-machine-t3070.htm#26306 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/using-a-tire-machine-t3070.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-tire-combination-for-me-t3018.htm Herbie Opinions please. I have a 2005 1300R. Currently running a metz 880 150 on the front and a kumho 165? CT on the rear. Both tires are near needing to be replaced. I’ve been riding for about 35 years. So I’m experienced. I don’t feel comfortable lately leaning the bike in tight corners. I bought the X in the fall of 2005. I’ve never scraped the floor boards. Suffice it to say I’m don’t ride aggressively. My concern is this … although I don’t scrape the boards through the twisties ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:26:47 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-tire-combination-for-me-t3018.htm#25937 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-tire-combination-for-me-t3018.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/just-crossed-over-t3011.htm Pookers http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/pooker_langton/Dark%20Side/]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:07:46 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/just-crossed-over-t3011.htm#25875 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/just-crossed-over-t3011.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/measure-the-gap-between-your-fuel-tank-and-frame-t3005.htm horseman8m Do you have enough room ? Are you thinking of installing some cool LEDs under your fuel tank. Did you ever wounder how much room there is between the fuel tank and the frame, or even how to measure it. This should work on most Motorcycles to see if the wires are going to fit. First remove your fuel tank. Then get some modeling clay ( dollar tree $1) . Make a piller of clay and place it in the spot you want to measure. I would put more then one at a time. Cover it with ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:07:28 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/measure-the-gap-between-your-fuel-tank-and-frame-t3005.htm#25852 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/measure-the-gap-between-your-fuel-tank-and-frame-t3005.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mount-for-gps-camera-tach-t3003.htm horseman8m I was looking for a (1inch) handlebar mount that I could use on a lot of things , like a camera , adding a switchbox, a gps, a tachometer or just about anything you could think of that you would want on your bars. well there was not a single mount that is made to do all that , mater of fact each item had its own mount you could by for $40.00 to $60.00 , ouch . ON with the hunt , you see i am an avid hunter and was a gunsmith, so why not use 1" scope rings around the handlebars ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:50:17 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mount-for-gps-camera-tach-t3003.htm#25831 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mount-for-gps-camera-tach-t3003.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-tip-for-semi-stripped-threads-t2587.htm ttexastim I found myself in a perdicament. My starter gear cover was leaking. 2 of the screws were not totally stripped, but they could not be properly torqued down either. I bought the helicoil type insert to do the repair, and then I heard of a trick to try. I did it, and so far, I am not leaking anymore. Here's the trick. Take the bolt out. Get a paper match (the kind that comes in a book from a gas station) and cut the top off of it. Insert that paper match into the hole. (I found it was ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:05:23 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-tip-for-semi-stripped-threads-t2587.htm#22498 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-tip-for-semi-stripped-threads-t2587.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/crossing-over-to-the-dark-side-t2966.htm xb-70 Hello all. I purchased a 97 valk. last year and decided to cross over to the dark side. what all modifications will haft to be done to fit a 205-60-16? General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:50:14 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/crossing-over-to-the-dark-side-t2966.htm#25588 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/crossing-over-to-the-dark-side-t2966.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-turn-signal-wiring-two-wire-leds-work-as-a-three-wire-t2916.htm horseman8m Have you ever wanted to put on some cool after market front LED turn signals, like these in the first picture, E8ay has them for under $10. BUT look,,,, Everyone of them are TWO wire and most states require both marker lights and turn signals. go ahead and get them and pickup a few things to get the LEDS to work for you. 6 ea ... 3 Amp diodes (rectifier type) 1N5401 2 ea .... 1/4 watt 270 ohm resistors 5 ea,,,,,, small bayonet connectors (male ends needed) 2 ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 30 May 2009 10:07:59 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-turn-signal-wiring-two-wire-leds-work-as-a-three-wire-t2916.htm#25121 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-turn-signal-wiring-two-wire-leds-work-as-a-three-wire-t2916.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/looking-for-a-car-tire-for-a-1500-wing-t968.htm easygoer Hey All, been awhile since I posted. Still dark siding tho (on my Valkyrie). I have a friend with a 1500 Wing looking to go darkside. He says he only has maybe 1/4" clearance at the swing arm now with his stock mc tire (180/60-16). Sounds close to me but that is what he says. My 205 sounds out of the question, and even a 195 sounds too wide. Does anyone know of a 1500 Wing with a car tire, and the size used? I posted this in the Wing section too. TIA Paul General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:21:34 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/looking-for-a-car-tire-for-a-1500-wing-t968.htm#10576 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/looking-for-a-car-tire-for-a-1500-wing-t968.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-flasher-fix-t2900.htm horseman8m In most states the dot has a certain speed that your turn signals can flash, and on most motorcycles if you change your turn light bulbs to LEDs your flasher relay will not work or will flash to fast . LED turn light bulbs draw very little watts and most flasher relays require heat of two light bulbs to cycle the flashers, they are called thermal flasher relays, and thay will not work with LED light bulbs here is a $10. fix for the "Too fast flasher" First ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 24 May 2009 23:35:13 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-flasher-fix-t2900.htm#24929 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/leds-flasher-fix-t2900.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mismatched-rims-t2708.htm Turdboy A while back I bought a rear cast rim and had a General Grabber mounted on it. I have not been able to run down a cast front rim. Can I run the cast rear rim and the spoker in front? I have not bought a new front tire yet, (11,000 on front tire) waiting to get a cast rim before I do.
Anyway, other than looking odd, any problem running with two different rims?
All input is appreciated.]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:53:34 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mismatched-rims-t2708.htm#23553 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/mismatched-rims-t2708.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-different-front-tire-t2471.htm Anonymous I've grown used to the idea that there are not many front tire choices for my VTX 1800 Retro (150/80/R17). Pretty much all we hear about is the Dunlop D-251 or Elite 3, the Metzler Marathon ME 880, or the Avon Cobra. However, I just came across the Shinko 747 on the Honda Direct Line web site. At $150 it's a little more than the Dunlop and Metzler, but less than the Avon. Has anyone tried it, or heard about it? Shenko makes some really good sticky racing tires, but I have never ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:25:03 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-different-front-tire-t2471.htm#21575 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/a-different-front-tire-t2471.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/help-which-tires-do-i-put-on-my-2007-vtx-1300-t2762.htm unclebuck ]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:38:34 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/help-which-tires-do-i-put-on-my-2007-vtx-1300-t2762.htm#23919 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/help-which-tires-do-i-put-on-my-2007-vtx-1300-t2762.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/not-an-oil-but-t2713.htm marine-mp I currently am using a full synthetic in the GL1800, and have no complaints whatsoever. But, I am thinking, mind you just thinking, about switching back to a dino-oil. We've all heard the "theory" that thats a bad idea. Is it possible to do this without harming anything(i.e. seals, bearings, etc). I ask this question in all honesty, so please don't load the weapons, set out any i.e.d's or the like. (been there, done that, no fun)) Thanks . Semper-fi General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:35:45 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/not-an-oil-but-t2713.htm#23587 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/not-an-oil-but-t2713.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/victory-tour-deluxe-t2117.htm tc_victory New to site but NOT new to the darkside idea. I did a search on Victory and found no feedback. I put a lot of primarily highway miles on my Vic, often pulling either my cargo trailer or my camper, both loaded and riding 2-up. I put around 15K a year on in MN generally heading south a few time a summer on trips to rallies in TN, OK or TX. I think the darkside is a naturaly for my type of riding since the Elite III has given the best performance of any tire so far and it's about shot at 16K. So, ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:13:24 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/victory-tour-deluxe-t2117.htm#18887 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/victory-tour-deluxe-t2117.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-t2392.htm BOLO Thanks Ed]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:37:11 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-t2392.htm#21012 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-t2392.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/raining-sideways-t2640.htm Badmoon Boy we got some rain last night. A few tornados were reported, but we did not get any here. Water was coming down in sheets off the screen porch during the storm. I tried to take pics but they did not come out. Prayin for those in the city that got flooded. I did notice that the main pump for Houma was running this morning. All looks well but I dont guess that I will be able to get a ride in this morning. Maybe this afternoon depending on weather. If not I guess it is a good day to polish ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:53:02 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/raining-sideways-t2640.htm#22991 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/raining-sideways-t2640.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-c-t-size-t2636.htm duke51 I have an '84 VT700C And want to put a car tire on the rear, The stock size is 140/90 x 15 - 70H. What would any of you suggest as a size? General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:53:30 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-c-t-size-t2636.htm#22917 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/what-c-t-size-t2636.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/turn-signals-and-high-beams-stopped-working-t2414.htm 02Shadow600 Hello everyone... I have a 2002 Honda Shadow 600cc. As I mentioned in the subject line, the turn signals stopped working, along with my high beams and speedometer light. I am guessing maybe a fuse blew? Will someone walk me through which fuse I need to replace? Else, any ideas how I can get this fixed so I can pass my inspection and stop using my arms as signals? Thanks. Also, unrelated... most car tires are not symmetrically treaded... I would think this is probably desirable? Also, ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:26:10 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/turn-signals-and-high-beams-stopped-working-t2414.htm#21179 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/turn-signals-and-high-beams-stopped-working-t2414.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/cruise-control-question-t2543.htm Wolverine I'm thinking about adding a cruise control to the bike. I think that most of the bigger n newer cruiser probably comes with it. Who likes it and who don't? And Why? General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:54 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/cruise-control-question-t2543.htm#22142 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/cruise-control-question-t2543.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/front-tire-t2547.htm Wolverine
Anyway, what is a good long life front tire?]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:58:01 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/front-tire-t2547.htm#22168 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/front-tire-t2547.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-the-front-t2501.htm TX_DISABLED_VET Smokey, The master with all the answers lol....Can you run a car tire on the front, and if so what do I need for a 2002 750 ace with spoke rimes..Thanks Roger General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:24:49 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-the-front-t2501.htm#21812 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-the-front-t2501.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/psi-t2506.htm Wolverine What are the PSI you folks are running with the Barnum CT? Mine is a 205/65/15. General Motorcycle Tech Information Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:45:59 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/psi-t2506.htm#21857 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/psi-t2506.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/wouldn-t-go-t2479.htm Smoken'JOE My Bro Ace and I tried putting on a Potenza 195-65-15 on spoke rim. We got it mounted and we couldn't get it to pop. Had 100# in there 3 different times, still no go. Soaped the he!! out of it and it just wouldn't pop. We were so disappointed. Wound up taking it off and returning it and putting a Dunnie 404 back on. We know others have done this with success but ours would not go. The guy putting the tire on at the dealership said next time get a wider inner tube to help it put more pressure ... General Motorcycle Tech Information Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:20:48 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/wouldn-t-go-t2479.htm#21660 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/wouldn-t-go-t2479.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-bike-t2421.htm TX_DISABLED_VET ]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:08:48 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-bike-t2421.htm#21213 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/car-tire-on-bike-t2421.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-this-is-a-vtwin-t2466.htm yank
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/10/28/bad-dog-215-cubic-inch-v-twin/

Doug

Sorry, Post in wrong area ('')]]> General Motorcycle Tech Information Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:28:02 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-this-is-a-vtwin-t2466.htm#21547 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/now-this-is-a-vtwin-t2466.htm http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-for-82-wing-149-90-16-t2445.htm dougbo What size car tire converts to the 140/90-16, or MU90-16 Dunlop size. ? I have the wing with a sidecar and already have the Michelin M50 rear tire on front. Using Dunlop E3's I get arround 10000 miles which is good for a sidecar but I change tires yearly. Doug General Motorcycle Tech Information Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:19:27 GMT http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-for-82-wing-149-90-16-t2445.htm#21396 http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/tire-for-82-wing-149-90-16-t2445.htm