First 120 miles on newly Darksided '03 Meanstreak!

I went for a 1hr 45min. ride. I rode on some twistie back state hwys. and down a relatively straight divided 2 lane state hwy. I am becoming more and more certain that I will not be going back to the MT on the Meanstreak.

Buried the speedo (shhh!), Dynabeads are great! Bike has never ran smoother at high speeds. Thinking, I should Dynabead the front, also.

Twisties! Fun as they have always been! When it is described as requiring slightly more input through corners, that is exactly what it is "slightly".

Slower speeds is where the real differences are felt. You feel the irregularities of the road surface more. Rough roads felt a little harsher of a ride. Though that maybe due to air pressure of the rear tire, which is set @ 36psi. I could play with it some to see what happens.

HARD take offs from a dead stop! Front wheel comes up! Little to no slip from CT. 1st to 2nd gear shift, again no slip and front wheel raises some! Absolutely, love the TRACTION!

great looking tire, aggressive tread .
Welcome to the Darkside

Glad your enjoying it. Dynabeads in the front. Yes. Have you answered the question "why did I wait so long to switch"?

Jerry

We knew you would like it! Darkside Rulz!...................


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