Darkside, here i come!

well, my car tire arrived at home before i got home. you guessed it right, i started the install almost immediately when i got home. actually, i first upgraded my computer's ram first, because it needs all the help it can get when i go to upload the new pics!!

the ride up and down the street and then several miles on the freeway were awesome! i can now lean without worries, i mean, i did a very sharp U turn than i was able to at first. the tire makes a huge improvement.

now the person i bought the tire off of said that he put maybe 300 to 400 miles on it. the only thing i noticed odd was that at highway speeds of 65 mph and above, the bike wobbles, like the whole bike is wiggling. what is that?! it doesnt have any dyna beads in it yet, i still have to put some in. anyone got a clue if that is normal and when balanced, it will go away? darksiders please give me some of your input!

i went with a general grabber 205/70R15, here are the pics:

you could also check out my picasa album for more pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/footprintsinconcrete/061709MovedToTheDarkside#

tire comparison:


on the bike:

Your wiggle is from the turbulance caused from hte flip flops.

Just kidding.
First you need to add the Dyna beads, 3 oz in the back. Air it up to about 32 and ride it. Play with you pressures at 3 to 5 psi until you get the ride you like. Myself I started low and to the extream high pressure. Cut it in half and messed with it till I found the happy spot.

Good luck and keep us posted as to what the happy spot is on your bike.

Peace
Moon

Also check your rear shock bushings. If the bolt holding the shocks on is not centered its time to replace the bushings. Most of us have gone with McMaster-Carr.

Jerry

thanks guys! i knew it, the flip flops, LOL.

i will play with the pressure. this morning i did come down to 38 and it seems to handle a little better. you are right, i need to get the beads in and then see what happens.

will keep you guys posted!

congrats & enjoy......boy you posted everywhere

that because i read and asked my questions a different time on different forums, so i would like them to know what i did with their help and support! besides, i am excited.

footprintsinconc wrote:
now the person i bought the tire off of said that he put maybe 300 to 400 miles on it. the only thing i noticed odd was that at highway speeds of 65 mph and above, the bike wobbles, like the whole bike is wiggling. what is that?! it doesnt have any dyna beads in it yet, i still have to put some in. anyone got a clue if that is normal and when balanced, it will go away? darksiders please give me some of your input!

i went with a general grabber 205/70R15, here are the pics:

Go with the dyna beads and check for worn shock bushings????? Congrats on your darkside and it looks awesome on your bike!


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


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good point on the shock bushings. i will check them out this weekend.