F6B Dark Side Riders

[bob109]

Curious as to how many of you are DS Riders? What bike/bikes you have a CT mounted to, brand of tire, tire size and air pressure (sweet spot) you are running?

I'll start with my current and previous bikes.

2013 F6B General G-MAX 195/55-R16 40psi

2008 Yamaha RSTD Federal 165/80-R15 34psi

2007 Yahama Stratoliner Goodyear Assurance TT 215/60-R17 32psi

[glryder98]

I just installed a Michelin Pilot 195/55/16 on the F6 and let me tell you I'll never go back to a motorcycle tire again! The feeling of stability in a straight line is unbelieveable, cornering is no problem at all and in the rain the stopping traction is beyond compare. Yes I'll tell the world I AM A DARKSIDER !!!!!

[fast eddie]

I was a darksider on my 1800 vtx put about 15,000 on it a little over a yr of riding but went back to the mc tire( cant rember what I put on but it was what most of the vtx riders were using). The ct was just not for me ride a couple of construction zones an wow wake up call. Rode the dragon with it just not comfortable went back a yr later with my wife as a passenger with a mc tire felt like valentio rossie ok maybe not valentino but felt a lot more controllable a lot of riders tried it an liked it i'm just not 1 of them.

[timjoebob]

See my signature. I'll go to the darkside again when the rear shows enough wear.

[Steve 0080]

I did have a Bridgestone on my Valk, no issues, great in the rain...not sure about the F6B going forward... and no I can remember the size...190-16 maybe

[bobbyf6b]

I'm curious on the pros/cons of run flat tires.

[mtcgun]

I have a goodyear on my Valk. I have the Michelin Alpin mounted for the F6B, just havent put on the bike yet.

[Teach]

bobbyf6b, WEIGHT!!! Other than the weight there are no real concerns not associated with other DS tires. You NEED to keep wheel and tire weight as close to stock as possible. Run Flats are usually heavier than a traditional tire. Hope that helps you......

[Teach]

I thought some of you considering DS might find this interesting: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...0r16-195-55r16

You can type in whatever tire size you are considering and get a comparison.

For the record I ran a Bridgestone Potenza 195/55R-16 on my Vision when I had it DS. Same size rear tire as a Goldwing. Some guys ran the 185/55R-16 even though it was a little shorter. It offered a little better sidewall clearance if running a hitch.

[bob109]

I thought some of you considering DS might find this interesting: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...0r16-195-55r16

You can type in whatever tire size you are considering and get a comparison.

For the record I ran a Bridgestone Potenza 195/55R-16 on my Vision when I had it DS. Same size rear tire as a Goldwing. Some guys ran the 185/55R-16 even though it was a little shorter. It offered a little better sidewall clearance if running a hitch.

Teach:

Thanks for the great info. The calculator tool should make tire selection much easier!

Bob