Scary to think that we might have something in common with Panhead...
Concerning the decision to switch out the rear tire for your upcoming attempt to sell it, I agree that it's a good idea given that most people think darksiders are nuts.** (see below) Whether the naysayers are right or wrong is not the question: since selling a bike often involves how much the buyer trusts the seller, ya don't want anyone to question your judgement or your trustworthiness by finding a CT on a bike they're considering buying. Just your luck they might start wondering if such a heavy tire might have beat the rear shock to death. OC is right, a new rear tire is always a good selling point. I wouldn't even tell them it HAD a CT on it. Most people just won't understand (or agree). And that my friend, IS HUGE. Why's it got a new tire someone might ask? Jer best answer: Because every buyer appreciates a new tire.
**darksiders are nuts...
I am indeed nuts.
Nuts enough to try something that looks like a good idea after carefully weighing the evidence. If taking a calculated risk to save a small fortune (to me) means that I'm nuts, then so be it.
What I've learned: Now with 32 thousand miles of beating that CT in the following manner:
-- running hundreds of miles @ near triple digit speeds at 117 degrees (and probably above),
-- riding in heavy rain (tropical storm Debbie),
-- riding in sub freezing temperatures
-- carving up the corners of the Tail of the Dragon,
-- pot holes, road debris, wandering off the side of the road,
-- blasting through deep sand (that tire is amazing in the sand)
-- curbs, some nasty pavement edges in construction zones,
-- and one rather long drywall screw and subsequent plug,
She's running just fine.
What I don't have:
-- scalloping (absolutely none),
-- uneven wear (unless you count just a fraction more wear in the center)
-- any desire to go back to a regular MT when it finally gives up the ghost.
How far will it go? Who knows. I've got maybe an 1/16 inch to go until it starts hitting wear bars.
