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Thanks to jm15ddd21 for helping me get my Drivegaurd RF mounted and installed today. We went for a ride for a few hours. Almost immediately I knew I made a good decision. The bike felt so much more planted and more stable in the twisties. So where is the cookies?
Glad to help. Was a good ride, too! New roads are always fun.
Good for you Hutch. Would still be Darkside if I had not picked up something on the way down to the Rally last year, will have to wear out the MT first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
Tanks Chop. Im hoping to ride up your way this summer and check out the SHT BAR!Quote:
Originally Posted by choptop
I have a Driveguard RF on my F6B with just over 25,000 miles on it, a couple thousand miles still easily left. Most miles were Highway, but some in the mountains including the Dragon 7 or 8 times with no issues. Always held to the road tight wet or dry. Was hard to mentally adjust tire pressure lower at first, but little by little with experimentation I settled about 28--30 psi. Would buy again, but am also curious about other RF tires.
I'm running 30psi currently in my Michelline Alpine PA3 RF. However I am going to reduce it to 28 in the warmer months, since it gains pressure from the increased temperatures in the non-winter months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Felloverboard
I started with 31.5 lbs and will adjust from there. Have done about 400-500 miles and it feels great. Will check tread depth regularly.
Bighutch,
Congrats on becoming a Darksider. And I think you made a great choice of tire. There's a growing legion of folks on here going with the Driveguard Runflat.
Felloverboard, 25k so far. That's awesome! My only other experience with Darkside was with a Yoko Avid Envigor. While the tire performed ok, 14k on the mileage just wasn't
satisfactory enough for me. My Driveguard is just as planted as the Yoko, probably more. To know it will get twice the mileage is a big bonus!
Thanks for chiming in!
Bighutch,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
Did you use the layover method to change out the tire? Or did you jack up the bike and remove it through the rear area?
I laid an old blanket down in the grass and lowered it on it from the edge of the drive. Placed a short 2 x 4 under the center stand when laid down to raise the wheel up a little extra.... no damage. I did get another person to help me lower and raise the bike back up. I have an F6B....
Our group is growing !!!!!!!
Layed her over. Easy PeasyQuote:
Originally Posted by wiggy
Glad to be part of the group. So Steve, how does someone get their darkside #. I see you are #1617.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve 0080
Personally I wouldn't lay it over on the grass... there's minimum clearance between the saddlebags when in the laid over position; if those crash guards sink into the dirt under the grass...Quote:
Originally Posted by Felloverboard
Bighutch could lay the bike over and pick it back up with 1 hand. I helped with the wheel removal, but he did the lifting. Looked like a toy when he stood it up!: yikes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
Ok, thanks for the info. That'll be my route next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
There is a guy on the GL1800 board that is assigned that task...maybe we should start our own!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
I also have some round lapel pins that say, I ( heart/love ) the dark side. I can't load a pic of same :(.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4835987...f=sr_gallery_2
They look like this only they are round pins about the size of a quarter... If anyone would like to buy one send me $5 with a self addressed envelope with two regular stamps and I will send you one.
Anytime, but the weekend of the party is June 24th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
We are pretty close to each other. Give me a shout and if I'm available I could come down to assist.Quote:
Originally Posted by wiggy
Thanks for the offer, Bighutch. I'm ok with the concept of laying the bike over and would have no physical problem doing it---or righting it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bighutch14
I just didn't do it last time because I had a full tank of gas and didn't want the bike to be laying on it's side for a few days while the new tire came in and then got mounted.
My lead inserts gave way over time in my garage floor and I just need to put new inserts in to remount my Harbor Freight tire changer.
But I wouldn't mind riding up to the border sometime and sharing the wind with you.