New Darksider

Hello from ALABAMA

Howdy!

welcome aboard Rod. Whats going on. What tire are yopu using on what kind of bike..... You just cant leave us hanging like this.....

Jerry

Howdy Rod! Welcome to the site. What's your model and what tire you using? We love drooling over pictures! Show off your ride a bit!

02 1100c KUMHO 165/80/15 Plus hancrafted by yours truly 2.5 riser extentions,floorboards,luggagerack,also polished frontforks,pictures soon

Sounds great! How you liking that Kumho?

No problems so far

Rod Fancher wrote:No problems so far

Not a big talker are ya Rod How about some pics of your scoot. We like variety around these parts.

See you out there
Smokey

smokey2255 wrote:

Rod Fancher wrote:No problems so far

Not a big talker are ya Rod How about some pics of your scoot. We like variety around these parts.

See you out there
Smokey

Bwwhahahaha We aren't used to someone with so many words Rod! Welcome to our site and make yourself at home!


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Hey Guys I'm new to the Shadow side, But I had a M50 Limited with a C/T... Long story short divorce, Wife took the bike. . But I just got ownership of an 1986 VT 1100 with 23k org. miles. It needs a little work, but she runs... I am wanting to run a C/T on the Shadow. Alot of treads have said 165/80r 15, has anyone ran a larger size on a '85 or '86 model ? Asking because the first 2 years of the VT 1100 are more of a standard style ( less front rake) where the 87 - up are more raked out & they have wider rear tires (170). It has a 140/ 90 M/T on it now. I ran a 195/ 65r 15 on the M50 in place of the 170/80... It worked great. I like the wide look but, I still like to ride "The Dragon" ( Deals Gap)... I work at a Goodyear store so, I have alot of tires to look at. Also, front tire anyone use a backwards M/T rear for the front ? Thanks for the help in advance...

You will be the first to put a ct on an older VT1100. The 165 ought to work well. I don't think they make a rear car tire the size of our front tires....but I could be wrong. let us know what you find out. I might want to try this!

got the vw 165-80-15 on my 1986 1100 shadow and looks like their may be room for a little bigger.Not sure

Congrats! Post some pictures from the side and back when you get a chance. Take some pictures of the clearance and we can tell you if wider will work. But ride on the 165 for awhile and see what you think. Your butt will know you have a different tire. You will "feel" more road. Take it for a spin and do some parking lot MSF course maneuvers to gain some confidence in the tire. Careful with the acceleration from stop. You might expect a burn out, but get a wheelie..... You have a lot more grip now.

Sorry guys I been real busy but thanks for all the kind words I'll try to get some pics soon I'm not very savvy on this computor some tips on how to download some pic would be helpful though THANKS AGAIN.

here is the clearance on the 165 80 15 on my 1986 1100 shadow

sorry about the pics I am not to good on this puter

Looks like the 165 is as big as you can go! Good info to know!

ttexastim wrote:Looks like the 165 is as big as you can go! Good info to know!

+1..........


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Rod Fancher wrote:Sorry guys I been real busy but thanks for all the kind words I'll try to get some pics soon I'm not very savvy on this computor some tips on how to download some pic would be helpful though THANKS AGAIN.

you can upload pictures to a free hosting site like image shack or photobucket, then just share the image here.

Thanks I will give it a try

Isn't the 165 the tire that started the Darkside in the first place,, ?? Twin is the VW tire you used was it a 165?

horseman8m wrote:Isn't the 165 the tire that started the Darkside in the first place,, ?? Twin is the VW tire you used was it a 165?

Yes it was! At the time it was the only tire I knew that would fit such a narrow rim as the 1300 VTX. Hard to believe that was 4 years ago since the first 165 and look where we are now. As far as I know that's the majority reason for the 165 is the VW.


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