Welcome to the Darkside *** Must read by all members ***

bootlegger wrote:just heard of the new site. i like it and thanks.

wanted to stop by and say how do to everyone. hi im bootlegger and ive been on the darkside for about 2 1/2 mounths now. the sad part is ive only gotten in about 30 miles with the kumo. its a sad story of witch no one cares so ill leave it.

been rideing about a year and 1/2 now. got my 05 leftover 1300s back in july of o6. just got 10,000 miles on it but its been mostly hard miles. well for the bike im fat and im about due for some new floorboards.

the list of mods. and i will promise to only do this once 1) day long saddle from russels 2)windshield
3)risers from wishmaster 4) clock and thermo from brother inlaw 5) crome covers for a few things
6) passenger floor boards for wife 7) 1inch. square tubing bent and welded to bike cause passenger factory mounts for pegs suck clayton 9) wifes back rest moved back and up due to the love seat as a passenger pillon. 10) tank trim 11) power plant and lower forks painted black 12) yea a car tire

thanks for comeing c'ya

1800VTwin wrote:Just wanted to say hello. Twin told me about the site and I have been pretty busy but finally got around to making a visit. Definitely looks like the new home for me.

Charles

John Cram wrote:I am trying to get some information for a friend of mine who used to have a Valk and now has a 1988 Goldwing 1500 with a side car. He is wanting to put a car tire on the rear of the Goldwing and was wondering about sizes and type.. i.e. I believe that the 1500 Gold Wing used a bias belted tire vs the radial used on the Valc. Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

John Cram

vf52rcl wrote:I do like this site, not the back stabing and BS the other site has. And best of all, all are wellcome. Thanks for being here.

Gopher1st wrote:Hi All
Names Paul live in the UK, ride VTX 1800C and am a member of the VTXRRA.co.uk
been lurking in the background picking up as much info as i could.
great forum very informative.

fitted a 205x60 goodyear opti grip a couple of days ago.
wasn't sure at 1st as the bike doesnt roll into the corners as it used to.
but geting used to it and throwing it around a lot more and am liking it, now i'm settling down.
a lot better in the wet than the standard bike tyre. and it is wet over here an awful lot.

what front tyre options do you guys run that compliment the CT rear

catch yall later

Gopher1st wrote:thanks for the reply, with the front tyre question i meant have you guys found favour with a wider or narrower front.
i commented on my own forum about the noticeable counter steering, i actually think that this makes people better riders, it's surprising how many riders don't know what it is,yet they can't get round any bend or corner without doing it. i think it should be taught to all new riders.
as for a front i am thinking of going with the wider 140/70/18 Metz hoping it will give a better balance with the 205 rear. it fills the front mudguard better than the slimmer standard size that you get on the 1800. imo this looks better, with the chunckier tyres

WildHorse wrote:I just wanted to thank everyone from this board & that I appreciate all the info/tips that are being shared. I'm not sure when my time will come but I am absorbing everything I can until that day! I was trying to do so before my trip to CO 8/17 but still haven't decided yet. I want to make sure I have enough time to adjust before I lead hundreds of women on our SIS guided ride for the Women's MC Conference.

Thanks again & have a great day!!