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New Darksider
ksrider on Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:18 pm
Just ordered the Kumho 165/80/15 for my 2001 VLX. I have been a "lurker" to the site for awhile. You all convinced me. Called my local cycle guy and he told me he has already mounted a ct on a VTX. Said that the guy learned about it on some "dark side internet thing." 
I go 5'11", 230lbs. Would about 40 lbs, pressure be a good starting place? Can't wait to get started!
I go 5'11", 230lbs. Would about 40 lbs, pressure be a good starting place? Can't wait to get started!
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:20 pm
Sorry about the dual post. Don't know what happened.
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Re: New Darksider
horseman8m on Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:26 pm
welcome to the Darkside board, and soon to be , to the Darkside.
don't worry about the double post if it bothers you just delete it.
we all have senior moments.
don't worry about the double post if it bothers you just delete it.
we all have senior moments.
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Re: New Darksider
horseman8m on Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:26 pm
welcome to the Darkside board, and soon to be , to the Darkside.
don't worry about the double post if it bothers you just delete it.
we all have senior moments.
don't worry about the double post if it bothers you just delete it.
we all have senior moments.
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:17 pm
Senior moment would be rearranging two other appointments yesterday to make a meeting today, and then forgetting today's meeting. 
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Badmoon on Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:18 pm
That happens to me too.
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Badmoon on Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:18 pm
That happens to me too.
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Re: New Darksider
Steve-O on Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:16 pm
Welcome to the dark side.
40 psi is a good pressure to start off at. That's about what I used on my kumho and I was 205 at the time. Adjust by a few pounds over the first 500 miles till you find the psi you like.
No worries about the double post (we're an odd lot aren't we?)
40 psi is a good pressure to start off at. That's about what I used on my kumho and I was 205 at the time. Adjust by a few pounds over the first 500 miles till you find the psi you like.
No worries about the double post (we're an odd lot aren't we?)
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Re: New Darksider
Steve-O on Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:18 pm
Welcome to the dark side.
40 psi is a good pressure to start off at. That's about what I used on my kumho and I was 205 at the time. Adjust by a few pounds over the first 500 miles till you find the psi you like.
No worries about the double post (we're just friggin hilarious!)
40 psi is a good pressure to start off at. That's about what I used on my kumho and I was 205 at the time. Adjust by a few pounds over the first 500 miles till you find the psi you like.
No worries about the double post (we're just friggin hilarious!)
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Re: New Darksider
moparmandjh on Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:40 pm
Welcome, get some pics up ASAP. You fit right in with this bunch.
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moparmandjh on Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:45 pm
Welcome, get some pics up ASAP. You fit right in with this bunch.
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:10 pm
Just got the tire tonight. I knew it would be a little thinner than the stock 170/80/15, but didn't realize how much thinner. Will this affect my speedometer? (I know it shouldn't) And will it look better on the cycle? (I know it should) Somebody help reassure a newbie? By the way, love the dual posts, laughed my arse off.
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Larry Simpson on Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:32 pm
The width won't affect the speedo the height will. Most on here opt for wider than stock tires ,that part is just personal choice on the look.You should still reap the bennefits of better traction and handling also better mileage out of the tire.RIDE SAFE Larry S. 
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Re: New Darksider
ttexastim on Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:55 am
Looks like I'm late to the party. Welcome!
You're gonna love that tire. It's a great one!
DO the VLX's read the speedo off the back tire? My VT1100C uses the front.
You're gonna love that tire. It's a great one!
DO the VLX's read the speedo off the back tire? My VT1100C uses the front.
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Re: New Darksider
Steve-O on Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:32 pm
Tire height would affect speedo IF it reads the back tire. But 165 vs 170 will be negligible. You should be good. That's a great tire for that bike. Let us know how you like it.
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:23 pm
Will do! Hoping to get it on this week. For some reason the wife seems to want more help at home with new twin girls. Talk about selfish! 
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 am
Not yet! Dropped it off yesterday, waiting to hear from the shop. I can't hardly stand the wait. Anything I should prepare for on the ride home? Any differences in the ride?
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Larry Simpson on Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:12 pm
Watch out for uneven road surfaces on mine if I go above 35 psi the CT tries to road walk all over the place.Yours may not but be ready and it won't be a problem if it does.It will require a little more effort to lean into a curve but that is a good thing once you get used to it.Just start out cautious until you get the feel for it ,then it is all good.
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:22 pm
Brought it home tonight! 36 PSI and she rides like a champ. Smooth down the highway. I think a love affair with the Darkside is born.
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Re: New Darksider
moparmandjh on Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:15 pm
Rough roads can be tricky, but once you know what to expect its all good. You realize no pics means it hasn't happened?
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:26 pm
Ha! That's what I tell my buddies when I "might" have imbibed too much! Took pics. Gotta get em on the computer. I see you black out your tag, Mopar. Is that a concern?
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Re: New Darksider
moparmandjh on Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:02 pm
Not really a concern, just playing with some effects one day. Its visable in my other pic lol.
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Re: New Darksider
ksrider on Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:14 am
There we go. I am a technological dunderhead. Took me awhile to figure out the posting of pics!
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