Fatsider #?

[DragonflyTN]

Well, it's not as dramatic as a move to the Darkside,

but I moved to the Fatside

today. Went on a 20 mile ride just to get a feel for it. Didn't get a lot of curves to test, but a few really tight and a few nice sweepers. I know there has been lot of back and forth about it, but it sure feels quicker on turn in to me. Oh and the speedo is observationally right on at 60 mph instead of the 2-3 mph over like before.

 

[garyahouse]

Not to disagree here, but I have a question. Are you comparing it to your former worn rear tire? Any new tire will have the feel you describe BY COMPARISON, as you probably know.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Auron]

The new 190 is still quite a bit taller than a new 180. I'm sure the difference is quite noticeable to most riders

 

[escapefjrtist]

The new 190 is still quite a bit taller than a new 180. I'm sure the difference is quite noticeable to most riders

Yup, difference is about 5.5 mm...

--G

 

[DragonflyTN]

Not to disagree here, but I have a question. Are you comparing it to your former worn rear tire? Any new tire will have the feel you describe BY COMPARISON, as you probably know.
Gary

darksider #44

Of course, going from "old" to "new" no matter what the size does feel different (hmmmm, my ex-wife said that when she left...

), and I also went from a PR2 to a PR3. So probably not a scientifically valid comparison, although I did attempt to mentally "go back in time" to when my PR2 was new. I'm not a scientist and I'm pretty comfortable with subjective observation as long as it proves out over time.

So only time will tell if I still like it. I just wanted to know what the next Darksider number is!

 

[Top_Speed1]

It is hard to compare apples/apples when you come from ole-wornies, you have to figure out how much better that you think if you went with just new 180/55's which give you wow factor as well. I say there is (was) more wow factor hence that I will not be going back to the180/55's EVAH!

Official FatSider #1

 

[wheatonFJR]

Official Round Tire #1.

 

[DragonflyTN]

Ack! I meant next Fatsider #!

 

[Top_Speed1]

Guess we now have...

RoundSiders, FatSiders, and of course DarkSiders

Any more Siders?

 

[CA G-Man]

Is "RoundSider" the same as "StockSider? Wow, this could get really silly really fast...

 

[wheatonFJR]

Is "RoundSider" the same as "StockSider? Wow, this could get really silly really fast...

You mean it isn't there yet?

 

[DragonflyTN]

Slowsider - for those who don't care to drag a peg

Fastsider - for those who have to change tires every 2K because every day is track day

 

[palerider]

Slowsider - for those who don't care to drag a pegFastsider - for those who have to change tires every 2K because every day is track day

I prefer apple cider.

 

[mcatrophy]

Guess we now have...
RoundSiders, FatSiders, and of course DarkSiders

Any more Siders?

I prefer trying different ciders.

 

[RadioHowie]

Then there's always DumbSiders = GenII owners

 

[CA G-Man]

Is "RoundSider" the same as "StockSider? Wow, this could get really silly really fast...

You mean it isn't there yet?

I think when I posted that it was just at "silly." We're now well into "really silly."

 

[lnewlf]

phattheaders?

 

[wheatonFJR]

Is "RoundSider" the same as "StockSider? Wow, this could get really silly really fast...

You mean it isn't there yet?

I think when I posted that it was just at "silly." We're now well into "really silly."

Thanks for the status check. I was thinking it was just me.

 

[oki]

This thread becomes sillier with more hard cider.