Time for a new CT.

[valkmc]

I installed a 195/60R16 89V Kumho Ecsta PA31 three months and a few thousand miles ago and I'm really liking it so far. On my first morning riding to work with it I nearly forgot I'd went back to the darkside in the first 10 minutes of the ride. The handling is much closer to a bike tire than any CT I ran on my Valk in the 123,000 I put on her. I think it maybe just a tad taller than stock since it goes on the centerstand easier but the speedometer is still right with my GPS so it's not much taller.

Traction seems equal to the old Avon Chrome and I've noticed no difference in the rain. 195 60R16 89V Kumho Ecsta PA31.jpg195 60R16 89V Kumho Ecsta PA31 on bike.jpg

I owned a 98 Valk for 12 years and was just about to go over 100k when I sold it. It was my first try at the Darkside. I ran a Goodyear TT and when I think back to it it did not handle all that great compared to the Darkside tire I have had on my Wings.
I rode about 100 miles between rain storms yesterday and today on the Yokohama and it compares favorably to all the CTs I have tried. It was very good in the rain yesterday! I will be leaving Ocala Fl sometime later this month to ride to upstate NY. I'm glad I got a new tire on and I also replaced the front tire with the OEM Bridgestone.

[Frye]

I owned a 98 Valk for 12 years and was just about to go over 100k when I sold it. It was my first try at the Darkside. I ran a Goodyear TT and when I think back to it it did not handle all that great compared to the Darkside tire I have had on my Wings.
I rode about 100 miles between rain storms yesterday and today on the Yokohama and it compares favorably to all the CTs I have tried. It was very good in the rain yesterday! I will be leaving Ocala Fl sometime later this month to ride to upstate NY. I'm glad I got a new tire on and I also replaced the front tire with the OEM Bridgestone.

I ran a TT for quite a while on my Valk too and agree with you about the handling.

[tenxxx]

What air pressure do you run in the Yokohama?
Mine feels good at 40psi. I tried it down to 36 psi and it felt mushy.
Haven't gone any higher yet.

[valkmc]

What air pressure do you run in the Yokohama?
Mine feels good at 40psi. I tried it down to 36 psi and it felt mushy.
Haven't gone any higher yet.

Is yours a run-flat, I think they make both in the model I got. I have 30 psi in mine and it feels right. I did run my non-run flat tires at a higher psi.

[tenxxx]

Mine is not run flat. The sidewalls are nice and soft so it gives a good patch of rubber in corners.
I guessing the run flat would be a harder tire.
Mine is very close to the size of the MC tire. Maybe 3/4" taller.
Made the speedo read the same as the GPS.

[Alvarez]

I went with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus II. It didn't look as square as some of the other tires. Although the speedo and tach are a little off from OEM, the handling is really good.

[maxrider]

Hello Alvarez

Going with the same tire on Monday, what pressure did you end up, curious at what PSI I should start.

TIA

Max

[BuzzzPhotos]

I also have 2 wheels with a Michelin Alpine on one & an OEM on the other. The Michelin stays on most of the time. So, it's almost worn out in the middle. On other's recommendations I kept it inflated to 40psi. Handles fine in rain & damp surfaces & stops on a dime in dry. I had a number of flats on the first OEM tire. That influenced my purchase on the run flat. Sure is nice to have the added safety & the STRONG sidewall of the run flat. I ordered my MC tire on the Sams Club site. When it comes in I have them mount it. They don't know the difference. NOW, that I have 2 F6Bs it's really interesting to experience the different way they're set up. Another story!