Going to the Dark Side

[user 213]

I never really had any problem getting a CT mounted on my sidecar wheel at big auto tire chain stores.

 

[BikerGeek99]

We had to suspend the initiation rites for a while after the last incident with the House of Hoes and the graduating class from the Jenny McCarthy School of Chrome Removal.

I'm still waiting for my damned cookies.

The cookies have been there at gatherings, you just missed those events.

Eric

DAMN it all. Nobody never tells me nuthin'...

 

[rbentnail]

Went back to the DarkSide today. I ran the General G-Max for a few yrs but this yr I went with Pilot Power 2CT. But now that's it's getting cooler in the mtns the rides turn toward the coast, perfect straight-and-flat for a c/t. This time is the Michelin Pilot Exalto AS. And no, smarty-pants motorsickle riders, it's not slipped up onto final drive yet........

 

[eflyguy]

Glad you said that, because I was thinking that's going to handle a little differently..

 

[odot]

I think you forfeit your darksider number when you pull stunts like that off.....you can get another one, tho.

 

[rbentnail]

I think you forfeit your darksider number when you pull stunts like that off.....you can get another one, tho.

Nah, I had my DarkSider number tattooed on my left buttcheek so when the naysayers having something to say about it I can show them pride in being different. I'd hate to have to change it now.

Ok, not really. Butt I have seriously thought about it just to shut the bass turds up!

 

[bigjohnsd]

I have a darkside tire and brake arm that I will sell for $50 plus shipping. Or, if you stop by I'll install it for you for free. The tire has less than 10,000 miles on it. It is a BF Goodrich GSM Supersport A/S

 

[user 213]

Deleted wheel for sale post - Sold.

 

[mcatrophy]

Picture help:

 

[user 213]

Thanks Mcatrophy. I kept getting a message that that extension is not allowed, presumably .jpg, which can usually be bypassed by doing the preview, then posting, but that wasn't giving me any love this time.

Wheel sold 11/22/16

 

[HotRodZilla]

I know it's off topic OC,but what rotor is that?

 

[user 213]

I know it's off topic OC,but what rotor is that?

Ebay item from China. Stone rear brake rotor

 

[doug5551]

Bump.

Doesn't anyone put car tires on their FJR anymore....or have all the users ended up crashing and burning????

 

[Pterodactyl]

We're in hiding.

 

[user 213]

There is just no drama about doing it now. People read the FAQ and just do it if that's what they are looking for. I sometimes get a 'thanks' email or pm from someone that doesn't care about the forum or a darkside number, just appreciated the info.

Besides, it takes so long to wear out a tire that the current offenders don't post up much.

I did some work to attempt to put a FJR rear wheel on my Super Ten, but it was going to take major wheel modification to fit the cush drive, so am stuck with motorcycle tires. I can't afford to ride much any more, so it takes me a lot longer to wear out tires and mostly isn't the issue it was when I was doing endurance rallies on the FJR and would burn thru a set of tires in two weeks.

 

[Clay-motion]

Hey, I'm in winter hibernation in Minneapolis, but may get out my old 100,000 mile double darkside VTX today! My iPhone photos seem not to want to post on this forum from when I went double dark on my FJR last year. Oh, I can say that the pics of how my motorcycle rear tire on the front has re-shaped my Fenda Extenda are intriguing. So far in stages (wind down when the burning smell starts) I have had it up to 130 mph. Each speed stage has me removing more melted plastic from the front of the front fender (have pics of that too).

Holy crap is it fun to ride the twisties now!!! I can't wait until the threat of a snowstorm passes so I can get it out and get on it!

 

[rbentnail]

There is just no drama about doing it now.

This^^. I'm on my 2nd car tire now. It's like all the excitement is gone from the marriage.

 

[philellis123]

Clay-motion,

Would really like to see your pics of the double darkside bike, surely there is some way to post them here. Maybe some help from one of these tech genius types?

 

[alchemy]

Crashed and burned today, that or went out BMR point collecting in the rain.

My latest tire is being temperamental, it's losing about #5 of air a day. My tire guy mounted and remounted it 3 times. hmmm

 

[echo_four_romeo]

Picked up my replacement brake tension bar from powdercoat today. Will be installing along with a set of moto tires this weekend but now I'm ready for darkside should I choose to go that route in the future.