Ah... WeatonFJR. You still watch this thread for reasons I simply don't understand. This thread exists to share first hand information and for those running CTs on their FJRs to answer questions from those FJR riders interested in this oddity.
It has never been of any interest of those here to convince you it's the right thing for you. :dribble:
There are some riders that have needs that moto tires do not meet. For those riders, exploring other possibilities is of interest. Running a CT is merely one such possibility, and the wealth of info here is presented with the hope that it will allow others to decide if they wish to try this or not.
Some will actually read the FAQ and this thread to try and learn from the first hand reports posted here if this CT thing is of any interest to them. Others, such as yourself, have always presented a negative viewpoint, but never actually tried it yourself. You seem to have always presented the same viewpoint, that this is not for you. Which is fine, but yet you continue to post here on the Darksiding thread? Why? If you're not open to exploring a new idea, your first post was sufficient to share your point of view.
Post #30 There you at least respected the right of others to explore a new idea. Now it seems that despite the lack of any Darksiders doing any pavement surfing, you have a more negative viewpoint. Your latest posts indicate this is from the actions of other riders you respect, but still based upon second hand information.
FWIW, both of those riders, Bungie and FredW, picked tires that were untried. Their results, posted to this thread, would indicate that those particular tires are less desirable for Darksiding, but honestly, we don't have anyone that can share back to back impressions of those tires and proven good handling tires either. So we are left with the uncertainty of what was rider preference and what was tire choice?
In Fred's case, his test only lasted 400 miles and it's my opinion, (not necessarily shared by Fred), that he didn't give himself enough time to acclimate to the new characteristics of the CT or for the CT to break in to bike use. That in no way changes that he didn't like the changes in handling!
It has always been said that you will give up the effortless turn in of a new set of motorcycle tires, when using a CT. But that slowly deteriorates from the first mile anyway and after only 2k or so, isn't effortless any more and continues to get worse.
You asked
My issues is why you would put something that handles worse in the twisties than a mcy tire?
First, I offer that that would be better asked as "why would you put something that handles
different in the twisties than a mcy tire?"
Second, I answered that question long ago. I was in the position of not being able to afford to take some trips because I was spending money on tires instead of on gas. For my riding style, the CT meant being able to enjoy riding more since I didn't have to replace my tires 2-3 times a year. That savings went strait into gas money. From the very beginning this was an experiment. At this point, it's a proven choice, but not a choice for everyone.
