New Dark Sider

Got the tire on, Gtt 65-15. I had to take it to the tire shop to seat the bead, I chickened out at 90 lbs. So I went on my first ride tonight and all went well, only about 15 miles. At times it felt a little mushy, don't know if that's the right term but I was loving the new tire. Anyway I am officially on the Dark Side thanks to all you guys and this site.

VTX15628 wrote:Got the tire on, Gtt 65-15. I had to take it to the tire shop to seat the bead, I chickened out at 90 lbs. So I went on my first ride tonight and all went well, only about 15 miles. At times it felt a little mushy, don't know if that's the right term but I was loving the new tire. Anyway I am officially on the Dark Side thanks to all you guys and this site.

What psi are running???? That will make a big difference in what you are feeling. Congrats on your darkside.


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

Welcome to the club.

Jerry

Thanks guys. I started at 38 and had to force my turns quite hard. When I got off work today I took some air out and it rode a lot better, waiting for the tire to cool so I can get an accurate reading. I ride solo all the time, what pressure do you suggest, from what I have read 32 sounds pretty good.

VTX15628 wrote:Thanks guys. I started at 38 and had to force my turns quite hard. When I got off work today I took some air out and it rode a lot better, waiting for the tire to cool so I can get an accurate reading. I ride solo all the time, what pressure do you suggest, from what I have read 32 sounds pretty good.

Drop by 4 lbs, go for a ride. If still not happy drop another 4. 2 lbs will make a huge difference until you get used to the tire. Once you find your sweet spot its great.

Jerry

Sounds good, I'll try that. any advice on how low is to low?

You'll know real quick.

Jerry

I like the feel of mine at 24 psi .. just me and I am known to be a wee bit different from the crowd. I have ran this tire at 19 psi with no ill effects to the tire. At 24 it plants nicely diving into the twisties, at 19 it wallowed into them a bit. I find 35 to be a bit rough a ride.

See you out there
Smokey

I'm at 35 right now, it rides nice. The more miles I do the confidence goes up, really liking this tire. I'm going to try 30lbs tomorrow and see how that feels.