Joined today

Well i finally joined all you guys on the darkside today. I have a 03 1800R and just installed my toyo proxes 205/65/16. Took it out and put only about 20 miles on before i had to go and do some other things and overall i am happy. I have my pressure at 41psi, the only question i had was until you get used to the tire is it normal to be feeling like the tire is kinda squirly when in a turn. I know the tire will get better once broken in and i am ok with this feeling just wondering if it is normal until you are used to the tire. Anyways glad to finally joined the darkside!!!!

Brad
Welcome to our little corner of the web. Yes it is normal for it to feel squirrly. The tires have an oily mold release on them that will wear away quick but in the mean time will give them a slightly squirrly feeling. Once that is worn off these tires rock. Cornering,running balls out straight. You cant beat em.

Again welcome.
Any other questions come on with em. You will find we are not a shy lot around here. Kinda the off season for some of us so there is a lot of general bsing going on. Please jump in and add to it.

See you out there
Smokey

thanks for the quick reply i kinda figured that was the answer but i have learned it never hurts to ask. I am very happy i am looking forward to some of the warmer days that are upcoming here in colorado plan on putting around 500 miles on the bike this week to really get that new tire broken in.

Brad,

Glad to have you.......Smokey right about your tire and it will go away soon! I have never felt it with any of my tires so far...well only had two in almost three years since going the darkside..hehehehe Just put my second one on almost two months ago! I am a daily rider and you are going to love it! Thanks for introducing yourself to us and if we can help you in any way, just let us know.

Send pics of your darkside when you get a chance??????


...................bobby

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how do i post pictures on here?

When you go to post a reply the bar between the subject line and the text box you will see a block that looks like a painting/pic mouse over it it says image. click it then post the link to your pic there. I prefer photobucket.com to host pics as it is the most user friendly free setup I have found.

Smokey

Brad welcome aboard....There is always room for one more....Feel free to join in anytime...

Jerry

Welcome and enjoy.

Hey Brad, welcome, what took ya so long to get here??? Took me well over a year to finally commit. I am riding the same tire, had it on for about 1000 miles now that feeling will get better! I am still playing with the pressure that makes a big difference in handleing. Started at 38, went to 41, now at 44, it still dosen't feel perfect yet. Going riding today gonna try a couple of new pressure numbers. When I get it dialed in I will post up so you know the optimal #.. Ride Safe,,,REAPS

I am new to the darkside but my father is not. I have a 96, 600 vlx and my dad has a 97 valk.
I tried 35 in my 165/80-15 and the bike wanted to wobble if you let go the handle bars...really bad.
dropped the press to 32 and the bike feels great.

My dad said "you don't run 44psi in your car which is twice or more the weight, so why would you run it on your bike."

not saying anyone that is riding lots a psi is wrong, we are all test pilots. also if you are trying to make a flat bottom tire round with press then it will wear in the center, cutting it's life. what is the max psi on the tire? mine is 36 I think.

just sayin if you haven't tried a lower press think about it.

Yo Johnny, your dad makes a good point... Never really checked what the recommended tire pressure was. Just was reading on the boards and guessed it should be high like the bike tires. Gonna drop it down and check the lower #'s. We shall see, should be a riding day here in N.Y., Will post up later with results,,REAPS

Wobble solved!!! Jonny your dad was right, lowered the pressure to 34 from 41 much better handling, thanks,,,,Reaps

That works both ways, to low air press. and you can get a wobble, you have to find the sweet spot.

good info thanks

Moon