Well... I just installed a "Radar 195/65R16" car tire on my 2003 Goldwing. It was tight but got it in place without any prying tools. Looks good too. Also installed Eco beads for balancing.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Just an update. The tire does rub on the right edge. It is so minimal though that after a few miles it stopped. Looking at the tire it's such a small rub that I'm not worried and doesn't even really show. It is different to run a car tire than a motorcycle tire. I'll have to get used to it, especially on slow turning.
@@Jim12291958 Thanks for the update! I'm glad the tire stopped rubbing. Is slow turning the biggest negative you've experienced? What positives have you experienced?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Just did a 150 mile trip. No issues... The rubbing has stopped and looking at the tire, you can't even tell. Cornering is a little stiffer but once you're used to it, it's not bad. The ride is even smoother. I'm running 35 lbs air in the back and 38 in the front. I')m not going back to rear motorcycle tires after this one. One more thing, the speedometer is out (faster on bike) less than 1%. At 62 mph on the bike, the GPS shows less than 61 mph. I'm happy.
You've tried it so you know. It isn't for everyone. That's one of many things I like about motorcycles, there are all types of options for all kinds of tastes. Thanks for commenting. What do you ride?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I am on a vstar1300 Deluxe ( Deluxe having a fairing and painted bags). I did try it, and lol , man I must say it was impressive. I ran a good year TT. I noticed that on my fav twisties (bear mountain here in ny) I could rub the boards through the turns with no issue. I had to build up my confidence though... Needed to feel that I could trust this thing. I did notice that you have to plan your entry a little early, it's easier to start your lean in earlier into the turn, getting the bike over on the edge of the CT, and then hit your apex, and exit. That was smoothest for me, but also a lot earlier than with a CT. I researched it all for about a year, and I read tons on the dark forum (which I am sure you have been on). I started at 40 then bumped down 2, and 2, got to 36, but didn't like it down there.. I liked 40psi most. It felt ... odd to say < Round lol. Only thing that I couldn't stand, and what drove me over was like you mentioned the following the grooves in the road ... that drove me up a wall. I ended up selling it to a buddy on the same/similar bike, who is still running around on it now.. he loves it hehe..
Back in the late 70s and early 80s we used to use the Goodyear powers streak to drag race because of the width of the tire for better traction off the line. Of course tire technology wasn’t as good as it is today for motorcycles. Today I drive a 2016 Goldwing as we discussed earlier in one of your other videos I just got back from a 8200 mile trip around the country. I need to change the Bridgestone Drive guard on the back of my bike, it’s bald. I have over 26,000 miles on it. Over a two-year period I have done the tail of the dragon, the Pacific coast, highway 120 in Idaho and 70 miles of off-road/logging trail.. i’ve been run off the road in the rain in New York was able to stop before hitting a guard rail. I can tell you from experience that if I had motorcycle tire on the rear, that motorcycle would never have stopped. Do I believe in the dark side used for heavy motorcycles and long distance riding, do you know my answer absolutely. I pull an 18 ft.³ all aluminum trailer and I have way better stopping capability. Cornering also has way better grip. I run 41 pounds of air pressure in the rear tire, which increases to 46 pounds with the road heat. Great video keep up the good work
@@myakkacityriders1341 Very nice, that's the one I have. The tires that came on it only lasted 4k miles, did you get any better mileage and which tires are you using now?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard All I did was go down to the trailer store and got a set from them. I probably have well over 30,000 miles on them as of right now. And they seem not to have any signs of wear. They’ll probably last me another 30,000 miles. I even think there’s six ply tires because I don’t keep very much air pressure in them. Have a great time with that trailer I know I do. It has literally been all over the country with me. Keep up the good work. Just one question if you could help me out. What editing program are you using
@@myakkacityriders1341 Wow, 30,000 miles. Sounds like your tires may get too old before the tread is gone. I can only hope. I use Corel VideoStudio. I chose it because it has the best online training that I could find.
I have a bike that basically needs no maintenance, and I'm tired of taking half a day to change tires every 8 months/20k miles or so. Too bad my rim is too skinny for a car tire. 140 rim but can fit a 150 without rubbing the belt.
I had the same thought and found there is a tire made for british taxis that would fit on my bike, That may be something to look into. I wish I could help you more.
Thanks to you too! You pushed me over the edge to go darkside. Thanks for all your videos describing the what's and the how's. Also, thanks for your kind words and for subscribing. That means a lot!!!
Thank you so very much! Sorry I got your mileage wrong. The cut-out tire should help the conversation. I hope to meet you one day. I'd love to join y'all on a ride.
My 1994 GoldWing is basically 1000 pounds with no one sitting on it. Ad me and my gal on the back, and were over the weight limit of a standard bike tire. I love my Dark Side.....I will never go back for so many reasons.....however i would not recommend it to anyone with a bike under 750 to 800 pounds. My bike can flex the side wall........and Ninja, could not. And for those that love to argue the choice......i can drag pegs in the rain better now with it dark sided.....than i could with a bike tire.....200% better. Its a choice....maybe not yours, and i respect that. Keep in mind, at 56 and a very mild max lean on a goldwing.....im never dragging knee on the Dragon. Once you hit 50.....you no longer bounce.....you just lay there and make pathetic squeaking noises.......
Great video, just installed a Bridgestone driveguard run flat on my 09 wing , I love it & only have 500 mi on it , my question is about tire pressure, when the trike Shop installed it , he said to run 32psi, but I thought it was kind of low , so I now run 34psi , but always looking for opinions on the right pressure, 99% solo & no trailer & love twisties , thanks
I run mine at the Manufacture recommendation of 41 psi. Chris Caliente was running something like 54 psi. I think it mostly depends on your riding style and what feels good to you, within reason, of course.
Will always be a mega debate my personal opinion had not gone dark-sided yet but we are all being ripped off by high price low mileage motorcycle tires hope something is done in the near future
Yeah ita all a debate. However everyone I have spoke to that decided to go darkside or even double darkside will never go back. All these people are gold wing riders. Tires are a rip off and I'm gonna start pulling a pet trailer so I need it. The nice thing about it is if you get a flat with a car tire just put in a plug and keep on going. I wouldn't never try that with a motorcycle tire. Well maybe to get to my destination then I would replace it. Big money saver. 💰
The CTX700 seems like a small bike to run a car tire on, I wouldn't think to try that. Great job! I bet that tire has a crazy long life. Don't forget the other maintenance often done when a tire is replaced. Easy to forget about the chain, sprocket, brakes and other items. Enjoy the ride!
@AdventureswithRedbeard thank you so much for replying will the OEM calls for a 60 but I know a lot of people put a 55 dark side on the rear which would make your RPMs go up I just want to make sure a 60 car tire will fit on the back of their without rubbing ty sir
Glad you are here. I found a forum where people are saying 165/80R15. See what you find here: www.goldwingfacts.com/threads/1985-gl1200-ltd-car-tire.639378/ Let me know what you do.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Thank you indeed for this informatiom! However, so far I couldn´t find any company here in Germany willing to put this tire on my goldwing rear wheel. Keep you informed if some progresses...
@@harryleschky6671 Olmaxmotors in Poland sells an inexpensive tire tool. I had one shipped to the US. You can watch my video about it here: ruclips.net/video/IKyLM1nN6dM/видео.html This doesn't work for the front tire.
@@AdventureswithRedbeardInteresting indeed, but... I´m afraid I don´t have the grit and power you have! I rather leave this job to some professionals! :-)
@@harryleschky6671 Fair enough. I have learned some tricks that makes it a lot easier. I'll have to create a new video. I've heard a rumor that if you take the rim to a dealer and tell them it is on a trike they may mount it. Other than that a small shop or some crazy guy like me. Good luck to you!
I moved to Tennessee in 2020. Discount Tire mounted my first. But since they broke the TPMS they didn't want to touch it again. If you don't have a TPMS they may be willing to. I think it is up to the particular store manager. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard thanks, I have a friend who runs darkside on his VTX 1800, I'll have to see what he says. I'm a little nervous about going darkside but I do ride a fair amount, after my Glacier/Yellowstone trip this year it will probably be time to swap out, and then it will be time to try. :) Now there is the question if the solid rear tire is going to look silly with my front white walls.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Cali tires takes a Nexan and then will add white walls to it, they run around $180, but to get to have white walls on both sides it would be an extra $80 dollars. Custom made. So, I think if I do it, I'll run a regular blackwall Nexan on the rear for a bit and then figure if my vanity is worth the extra money. The 2005 RSTD does look good with white walls though.
@@buckrogers7498 it's whatever makes you turn around after a ride to stare at your bike. If you do the custom whitewall please post a picture somewhere.
I'm running a Kumho Majesty 9 Solus right now. It does look like Bridgestone will replace the Driveguard with the Driveguard Plus. I'll investigate another Run Flat Tire when this one is done. Do you have any favorite manufacturers?
Good video brother. I have a concourse 14 and ai am considering going to the dark side. The problem is that I can’t find a tire that fits. My bike takes a190/50/17 do you have any advice?
Although I'm a big fan of dark siding, I'm not sure the Concourse 14 is the best candidate. There is some information on this website: darkside.nwff.info/
@@AdventureswithRedbeard No, I’ve been trying to get more information about it but it was just one quick example they had. There are actual snow tires available ( MC specific ) in 12” ( scooter tires ) but maybe he wanted a run-flat, who knows.
@@jimstenlund6017 I've heard things are a little different in Alaska. Who knows what was going on. MC specific snow tires sounds interesting. There's a guy on here that said he was going to try mud tires on his Goldwing. That could be helpful. Were you riding your motorcycle in Alaska?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard IDK about the mud tire idea, the shoulder lugs can be open, even staggered. Guess he’ll be the one to find out how well they work.
Great video! I just did an update on the first 9000 miles on my BMW K1600GT and man, the hate, lol! All by people who've never ridden darkside, 'but would never do it because I'm not an idiot like you are." They sound a lot like my mother arguing with me when I got my first bike. "You'll DIE!" It isn't safe, just take the car." "Smart people don't do that!" - jaysbigadventure
There is a lot of negative opinions on darksiding. I've not seen any strong negative facts. How is darksiding on the 1600GT? I wouldn't think it would be best for the car tire. I mainly think of car tires on cruisers and other bikes with around 45 degree lean angle.
OMG. That is so true. It's all personal preference. If someone does it why do they have to be judge by others. Makes no sense. To me a rider is a rider. I don't care what you ride, it's all a risk. So what does it matter with tires. It's like a big kid. I'm mad at you because you bought Addidas shoes and I wanted you to have Air Jordan's.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard yeah I thought about that. Just getting a machine and doing it myself. It would pay for itself after 2 sets of tires. Lol. We thats purchasing the motorcycle tires from a dealer with install and balance.
@@mosmotorcyclejourney9067 I ordered the Olmax Motors machine made by Lukas in Poland. It takes a while to arrive, but it looks to be a great machine. Mine's in customs now, I ordered in February. Postal service appears to be slow on both sides.
I don't have enough data to answer this. I did switch over to a rear motorcycle tire on the front due to cupping. I was told by a tire guy that cupping is due to over loading. With about 15k the tread is still deep. How long do your front tires last?
I've ridden some bad tires when I was poor in the 70's-80's. Duct tape wrap over the exposed cords! Young dumb and invincible. I haven't heard of anyone doing it to an Indian Roadmaster. Maybe I'll be first.
Thanks for watching! The Roadmaster seems like a great candidate. Did you check out dsriders.info/ to see if there are any people before you? Either way, I'd love to hear about your experience.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard no but I understand about it, I have a couple of friends of mine that do and they won't turn back because of the miles they are getting out of the rear tires, good video that you put up on it you and Chris, enjoyed it brother 💯 ✌️😎
Adventures with Redbeard I bought the tire to go DD, but after asking people in the GoldWing FB group which direction I should run the arrow, 50% said backwards & 50% said forward so I couldn’t decide and sent the tire back, lol.
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Thanks. I have some Natchez Trace footage, but I don't think it turned out so well. I need to go back. I'm originally from Meridian, MS, where do you live?
It's wild that I passed your house. Looking back at this video, I realized there are multiple states. Do you live in Oregon? We used to live off of Albertson Rd on Bald Peak.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard one of the videos appeared that you were driving down highway 60 in Georgia through suches towards Morganton. I used to live in Morganton used to own a automotive shop at Lakewood which is right outside of Morganton.
Lakewood is not a town outside of Lakewood is an intersection , named after the AT+T exchange located there. Back in the 50s you would call someone and ask for Lakewood 123 . Phones were like party lines back then.
@@peterbrucker798 thanks for the clarification. This video has Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and a little bit of Texas at least. Sorry I got it wrong. You do live in my favorite region. I love riding north of Dahlonega.
do it, don't do it, do it and i'm not gonna say what tire to pick, pick a GOOD tire LOL what the fuck. im on 2009 and 2010 rear and front elite 3's/ I need some TIRES now! seriously. 1998 GL1500A and a full time 300 pound rider, it only goes up from there. IDAHO
Those are some old tires. I recommend you go to your closest dealership and get Dunlop Elite 4's. They should have them in stock. That will get you safely on the road. Later, you can determine if the Darkside is right for you.
I have around 40,000 miles on the dark side, second car tire on my 2012 Harley Electraglide. Ain't going back.
That's what Brother Cowboy says, "I ain't never going back!" Glad to have you on the Dark side! How long did it take you to get to 40k?
Been doing it for 10 years now no problems from Michigan to Florida Michigan to Florida Arizona Maine
Very nice! Do you use run flats?
Yes first one was the Bridgestone second one was a continental
@@roadtripper5553 I'm thinking about trying the continental Contiprocontact SSR. How did you like the Continental?
Well... I just installed a "Radar 195/65R16" car tire on my 2003 Goldwing. It was tight but got it in place without any prying tools. Looks good too. Also installed Eco beads for balancing.
I haven't used a Radar tire before. Let me know how it and the Eco beads are.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I will.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Just an update. The tire does rub on the right edge. It is so minimal though that after a few miles it stopped. Looking at the tire it's such a small rub that I'm not worried and doesn't even really show. It is different to run a car tire than a motorcycle tire. I'll have to get used to it, especially on slow turning.
@@Jim12291958 Thanks for the update! I'm glad the tire stopped rubbing. Is slow turning the biggest negative you've experienced? What positives have you experienced?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Just did a 150 mile trip. No issues... The rubbing has stopped and looking at the tire, you can't even tell. Cornering is a little stiffer but once you're used to it, it's not bad. The ride is even smoother. I'm running 35 lbs air in the back and 38 in the front. I')m not going back to rear motorcycle tires after this one.
One more thing, the speedometer is out (faster on bike) less than 1%. At 62 mph on the bike, the GPS shows less than 61 mph. I'm happy.
My new bike will be Darksiding when it’s time for a new tire, BMW R18 Transcontinental.
Those R18's are nice!!! Which tire are you thinking about for it?
I live a few miles from Dahlonega on Hwy 60.
I'm going to the dark side very soon.
Keep me posted. I'd love to hear your experience.
Nice review. I tried it, but I like the responsive motorcycle tire better , especially since I was running 40psi still.
Stay safe and enjoy the ride.
You've tried it so you know. It isn't for everyone. That's one of many things I like about motorcycles, there are all types of options for all kinds of tastes. Thanks for commenting. What do you ride?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I am on a vstar1300 Deluxe ( Deluxe having a fairing and painted bags). I did try it, and lol , man I must say it was impressive. I ran a good year TT. I noticed that on my fav twisties (bear mountain here in ny) I could rub the boards through the turns with no issue. I had to build up my confidence though... Needed to feel that I could trust this thing. I did notice that you have to plan your entry a little early, it's easier to start your lean in earlier into the turn, getting the bike over on the edge of the CT, and then hit your apex, and exit. That was smoothest for me, but also a lot earlier than with a CT. I researched it all for about a year, and I read tons on the dark forum (which I am sure you have been on). I started at 40 then bumped down 2, and 2, got to 36, but didn't like it down there.. I liked 40psi most. It felt ... odd to say < Round lol. Only thing that I couldn't stand, and what drove me over was like you mentioned the following the grooves in the road ... that drove me up a wall. I ended up selling it to a buddy on the same/similar bike, who is still running around on it now.. he loves it hehe..
I have seen stories about how well car tires work. In fact better than m/C tires Must be all those racing bikes could go faster on car tires ? B S.
Back in the late 70s and early 80s we used to use the Goodyear powers streak to drag race because of the width of the tire for better traction off the line. Of course tire technology wasn’t as good as it is today for motorcycles. Today I drive a 2016 Goldwing as we discussed earlier in one of your other videos I just got back from a 8200 mile trip around the country. I need to change the Bridgestone Drive guard on the back of my bike, it’s bald. I have over 26,000 miles on it. Over a two-year period I have done the tail of the dragon, the Pacific coast, highway 120 in Idaho and 70 miles of off-road/logging trail.. i’ve been run off the road in the rain in New York was able to stop before hitting a guard rail. I can tell you from experience that if I had motorcycle tire on the rear, that motorcycle would never have stopped. Do I believe in the dark side used for heavy motorcycles and long distance riding, do you know my answer absolutely. I pull an 18 ft.³ all aluminum trailer and I have way better stopping capability. Cornering also has way better grip. I run 41 pounds of air pressure in the rear tire, which increases to 46 pounds with the road heat. Great video keep up the good work
Thanks for sharing. Which trailer do you have?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Lumina 18 cubic foot aluminum trailer
@@myakkacityriders1341 Very nice, that's the one I have. The tires that came on it only lasted 4k miles, did you get any better mileage and which tires are you using now?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard All I did was go down to the trailer store and got a set from them. I probably have well over 30,000 miles on them as of right now. And they seem not to have any signs of wear. They’ll probably last me another 30,000 miles. I even think there’s six ply tires because I don’t keep very much air pressure in them. Have a great time with that trailer I know I do. It has literally been all over the country with me. Keep up the good work. Just one question if you could help me out. What editing program are you using
@@myakkacityriders1341 Wow, 30,000 miles. Sounds like your tires may get too old before the tread is gone. I can only hope. I use Corel VideoStudio. I chose it because it has the best online training that I could find.
I have a bike that basically needs no maintenance, and I'm tired of taking half a day to change tires every 8 months/20k miles or so. Too bad my rim is too skinny for a car tire. 140 rim but can fit a 150 without rubbing the belt.
I had the same thought and found there is a tire made for british taxis that would fit on my bike, That may be something to look into. I wish I could help you more.
Good video Red Beard, I’m impressed thanks for your honesty and the shout out.
Best Regards
Chris Caliente
Thanks to you too! You pushed me over the edge to go darkside. Thanks for all your videos describing the what's and the how's. Also, thanks for your kind words and for subscribing. That means a lot!!!
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I mentioned you in my vid and reacted to your review. ruclips.net/video/qNjatiLLEV8/видео.html
Thank you so very much! Sorry I got your mileage wrong. The cut-out tire should help the conversation. I hope to meet you one day. I'd love to join y'all on a ride.
My 1994 GoldWing is basically 1000 pounds with no one sitting on it. Ad me and my gal on the back, and were over the weight limit of a standard bike tire. I love my Dark Side.....I will never go back for so many reasons.....however i would not recommend it to anyone with a bike under 750 to 800 pounds. My bike can flex the side wall........and Ninja, could not.
And for those that love to argue the choice......i can drag pegs in the rain better now with it dark sided.....than i could with a bike tire.....200% better.
Its a choice....maybe not yours, and i respect that. Keep in mind, at 56 and a very mild max lean on a goldwing.....im never dragging knee on the Dragon. Once you hit 50.....you no longer bounce.....you just lay there and make pathetic squeaking noises.......
Glad to hear you are enjoying the Dark Side. I totally agree, Dark Side is not for everyone or every bike. How long have you been on the Dark Side?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard 3 years now......1 tire
I have a steep gravel driveway that is difficult on my 1500. Thinking DS tire would be safer.
It's possible. If the driveway has ruts sometimes the car tire pushes the bike the wrong way.
Hey Brother
This is Brother Cowboy and I just wanted to say great video Brother.
Thank you, sir!
Great video, just installed a Bridgestone driveguard run flat on my 09 wing , I love it & only have 500 mi on it , my question is about tire pressure, when the trike Shop installed it , he said to run 32psi, but I thought it was kind of low , so I now run 34psi , but always looking for opinions on the right pressure, 99% solo & no trailer & love twisties , thanks
I run mine at the Manufacture recommendation of 41 psi. Chris Caliente was running something like 54 psi. I think it mostly depends on your riding style and what feels good to you, within reason, of course.
I ran 42 pounds when I had one on my Valkyrie
my darkside on a GL1500 GoldWing is sketchy at best unless i run 30 psi...and i think the psi will be diff from bike to bike
I run same tire,35000 on it.
41 psi
Will always be a mega debate my personal opinion had not gone dark-sided yet but we are all being ripped off by high price low mileage motorcycle tires hope something is done in the near future
Yeah ita all a debate. However everyone I have spoke to that decided to go darkside or even double darkside will never go back. All these people are gold wing riders. Tires are a rip off and I'm gonna start pulling a pet trailer so I need it. The nice thing about it is if you get a flat with a car tire just put in a plug and keep on going. I wouldn't never try that with a motorcycle tire. Well maybe to get to my destination then I would replace it. Big money saver. 💰
Im on the fence about going darkside but I 100% agree that motorcycle tires are an absolute rip off
All Darksiders are in my prayers
@@donaldremington3737 Thank bro for your prayers,
I'm one of those geeks who ride darkside, and I love it
There is zero debate. Darksiding is moronic and is not done by the slowest riders, physically and mentally.
I have 10,000 miles on ctx700 dark side in 11 months, I run 26 psi and love it.
The CTX700 seems like a small bike to run a car tire on, I wouldn't think to try that. Great job! I bet that tire has a crazy long life. Don't forget the other maintenance often done when a tire is replaced. Easy to forget about the chain, sprocket, brakes and other items. Enjoy the ride!
I heard 01-17 Wings have a big speedometer error and going a little taller in the back evens it out..
I've heard that too. The speedometer seems to be very close to my GPS speed. Do you have a Wing?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Yes I have the '07 and mine is exactly 2.5 mph off, Speedo reads 70 and I'm actually going 67.5 according to Garmin Gps
@@seatime674 That should help you not get a speeding ticket :) How long have you had the '07?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I bought it 5 weeks ago.. I replied to one of your other threads also I left a little more info there too..
What size should I go the 55 or the 60 thank you
What size tires are you looking at? I just released a video where I go into the math at the end. ruclips.net/video/ch6n0uHvP1c/видео.html
@AdventureswithRedbeard thank you so much for replying will the OEM calls for a 60 but I know a lot of people put a 55 dark side on the rear which would make your RPMs go up I just want to make sure a 60 car tire will fit on the back of their without rubbing ty sir
I just want to make sure a 195 - 60 - 16 car tire won't rub anywhere back there on my 2008 Honda goldwing thank you sir
@@kevinsharp5602 Honda calls for a 180/60. If you increase to 195 a decrease in sidewall percentage will keep a similar height.
@AdventureswithRedbeard so a 195/60 should be close to 180/60 and should not rub anywhere?? Thank you sir very much
F6B double Darkside from Florida to Michigan and back no problems
Thanks for commenting! Did you go to Michigan for some great rides?
And what air pressure ty
I've tried a few different pressures, the one that keeps tire wear even for me is 32 psi.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard on a goldwing, and should it be the same pressure for 2 up ty
@@kevinsharp5602 I haven't done a lot of 2 up riding, but I would think 32 psi would work well for that too.
Hi, great video!!! Do you (or somebody else!) know what car tire size would fit a GL1200 Goldwing genuine rim?
Greetings from Germany!
Glad you are here.
I found a forum where people are saying 165/80R15. See what you find here: www.goldwingfacts.com/threads/1985-gl1200-ltd-car-tire.639378/
Let me know what you do.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Thank you indeed for this informatiom! However, so far I couldn´t find any company here in Germany willing to put this tire on my goldwing rear wheel. Keep you informed if some progresses...
@@harryleschky6671 Olmaxmotors in Poland sells an inexpensive tire tool. I had one shipped to the US. You can watch my video about it here: ruclips.net/video/IKyLM1nN6dM/видео.html
This doesn't work for the front tire.
@@AdventureswithRedbeardInteresting indeed, but... I´m afraid I don´t have the grit and power you have! I rather leave this job to some professionals! :-)
@@harryleschky6671 Fair enough. I have learned some tricks that makes it a lot easier. I'll have to create a new video. I've heard a rumor that if you take the rim to a dealer and tell them it is on a trike they may mount it. Other than that a small shop or some crazy guy like me. Good luck to you!
Does anyone know what the equivalent size would be for my 1500 gl it has 160/80b/16
DSRiders.info has a few different sizes listed. I don't personally know anyone with a darksided 1500.
Are you out of Portland? I'm thinking of going darkside on my 2005 Yamaha RSTD and haven't found a shop that is willing to mount a car tire.
I moved to Tennessee in 2020. Discount Tire mounted my first. But since they broke the TPMS they didn't want to touch it again. If you don't have a TPMS they may be willing to. I think it is up to the particular store manager. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard thanks, I have a friend who runs darkside on his VTX 1800, I'll have to see what he says. I'm a little nervous about going darkside but I do ride a fair amount, after my Glacier/Yellowstone trip this year it will probably be time to swap out, and then it will be time to try. :)
Now there is the question if the solid rear tire is going to look silly with my front white walls.
@@buckrogers7498 I would be curious if you could find a car tire with whitewalls that would match. Just be sure the tire has rounded edges.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Cali tires takes a Nexan and then will add white walls to it, they run around $180, but to get to have white walls on both sides it would be an extra $80 dollars. Custom made.
So, I think if I do it, I'll run a regular blackwall Nexan on the rear for a bit and then figure if my vanity is worth the extra money.
The 2005 RSTD does look good with white walls though.
@@buckrogers7498 it's whatever makes you turn around after a ride to stare at your bike. If you do the custom whitewall please post a picture somewhere.
Red Beard what is going to be the new car tire for us Darksiders since Bridgestone has stop making the Driveguard Run Flat
I'm running a Kumho Majesty 9 Solus right now. It does look like Bridgestone will replace the Driveguard with the Driveguard Plus. I'll investigate another Run Flat Tire when this one is done. Do you have any favorite manufacturers?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard no not really just needing to replace my Bridgestone an was told they were discontinued
@@AdventureswithRedbeard is Kumho a run flat
@@SmokeyA55 No, the Kumho I'm running is not a run flat.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard ok thanks Redbeard I am still searching around
Good video brother. I have a concourse 14 and ai am considering going to the dark side. The problem is that I can’t find a tire that fits. My bike takes a190/50/17 do you have any advice?
Although I'm a big fan of dark siding, I'm not sure the Concourse 14 is the best candidate. There is some information on this website: darkside.nwff.info/
How does the bike handle with a radial tire on the rear and is it a run flat and how does the bike handle with a bias front tire
Saw a guy in Alaska was running a car tire on a Honda Monkey !
Not an application I would think of. Thanks for letting me know. Any idea why he would have the car tire on a Monkey?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard No, I’ve been trying to get more information about it but it was just one quick example they had. There are actual snow tires available ( MC specific ) in 12” ( scooter tires ) but maybe he wanted a run-flat, who knows.
@@jimstenlund6017 I've heard things are a little different in Alaska. Who knows what was going on. MC specific snow tires sounds interesting. There's a guy on here that said he was going to try mud tires on his Goldwing. That could be helpful. Were you riding your motorcycle in Alaska?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard No, I just saw it on a RUclips video, can’t remember which video though.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard IDK about the mud tire idea, the shoulder lugs can be open, even staggered. Guess he’ll be the one to find out how well they work.
Taking notes 📝
Thanks for watching. Any questions I could answer?
Great video! I just did an update on the first 9000 miles on my BMW K1600GT and man, the hate, lol! All by people who've never ridden darkside, 'but would never do it because I'm not an idiot like you are." They sound a lot like my mother arguing with me when I got my first bike. "You'll DIE!" It isn't safe, just take the car." "Smart people don't do that!" - jaysbigadventure
There is a lot of negative opinions on darksiding. I've not seen any strong negative facts. How is darksiding on the 1600GT? I wouldn't think it would be best for the car tire. I mainly think of car tires on cruisers and other bikes with around 45 degree lean angle.
OMG. That is so true. It's all personal preference. If someone does it why do they have to be judge by others. Makes no sense. To me a rider is a rider. I don't care what you ride, it's all a risk. So what does it matter with tires. It's like a big kid. I'm mad at you because you bought Addidas shoes and I wanted you to have Air Jordan's.
Yep I will go to the dark side in about 3 weeks. Just trying to find someone to put it on.
Exactly why my tire mounting station is on it's way. I'll be able to perform this work myself, and maybe help others. Good luck!
@@AdventureswithRedbeard yeah I thought about that. Just getting a machine and doing it myself. It would pay for itself after 2 sets of tires. Lol. We thats purchasing the motorcycle tires from a dealer with install and balance.
@@mosmotorcyclejourney9067 It's all in how much work you want to do and if you can find a place to mount the tire you want.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard yeah I have no problem pulling it off the bike. What machine did you get?
@@mosmotorcyclejourney9067 I ordered the Olmax Motors machine made by Lukas in Poland. It takes a while to arrive, but it looks to be a great machine. Mine's in customs now, I ordered in February. Postal service appears to be slow on both sides.
does it wear the front tire out faster ?
I don't have enough data to answer this. I did switch over to a rear motorcycle tire on the front due to cupping. I was told by a tire guy that cupping is due to over loading. With about 15k the tread is still deep. How long do your front tires last?
I've ridden some bad tires when I was poor in the 70's-80's. Duct tape wrap over the exposed cords! Young dumb and invincible. I haven't heard of anyone doing it to an Indian Roadmaster. Maybe I'll be first.
Thanks for watching! The Roadmaster seems like a great candidate. Did you check out dsriders.info/ to see if there are any people before you? Either way, I'd love to hear about your experience.
I used to get 12-15k out of a rear tire on my GL1500 but my 1800 doesn't get that high.
If you don't want to go Darkside I was able to get that kind of mileage using Dunlop Elite 4.
I wish i could find a car tire for the front of my 2015 goldwing trike
Have you considered a rear tire on the front of your trike? I just put the Battlax BT46 on my bike.
I have run carrtires on my bike for over 20yr
I assume you are pro car tire. Do you have a favorite tire? Do you prefer run flats?
Are you from Portland Oregon?
No, but I lived there for 20 years. Do you live in the Pacific Northwest?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard Born and raised in PNW. If you come up this way again, I have a F6B always looking for ppl to ride with.
Great video
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Are you considering going Darkside, or have you been Darkside for a while?
Hey brother, I just watched Chris's video and he sent me here,new Sub here Brother, enjoyed the video 💯✌️😎
Thank you very much! Are you Darksiding or thinking about it?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard no but I understand about it, I have a couple of friends of mine that do and they won't turn back because of the miles they are getting out of the rear tires, good video that you put up on it you and Chris, enjoyed it brother 💯 ✌️😎
@@OZARKSHDRIDERS thank you, Brother! Enjoy the ride!
Have you DD yet?
Not yet. But I'll probably try it some day. Are you Double Dark?
Adventures with Redbeard I bought the tire to go DD, but after asking people in the GoldWing FB group which direction I should run the arrow, 50% said backwards & 50% said forward so I couldn’t decide and sent the tire back, lol.
It does get confusing. I found my front Dunlop E4 has decent longevity so I've just stayed with it. What front tire to you use?
Adventures with Redbeard running the stock Bridgestone 130/70 R18 on the front.
How do you like the Bridgestone MC tire? What kind of mileage do you get out of it?
Is the intrusive background music adding anything to this otherwise good video?
Adding music is always a balancing act. Thanks for watching. Let me know what other videos have the music volume too high.
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Thanks. I have some Natchez Trace footage, but I don't think it turned out so well. I need to go back. I'm originally from Meridian, MS, where do you live?
@@AdventureswithRedbeard I grew up in Collinsville and Living 6 Miles north of DeKalb
In the Springhill Community
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
I use to live 30560. You passed my house.
It's wild that I passed your house. Looking back at this video, I realized there are multiple states. Do you live in Oregon? We used to live off of Albertson Rd on Bald Peak.
@@AdventureswithRedbeard one of the videos appeared that you were driving down highway 60 in Georgia through suches towards Morganton. I used to live in Morganton used to own a automotive shop at Lakewood which is right outside of Morganton.
Lakewood is not a town outside of Lakewood is an intersection , named after the AT+T exchange located there. Back in the 50s you would call someone and ask for Lakewood 123 . Phones were like party lines back then.
@@peterbrucker798 thanks for the clarification. This video has Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and a little bit of Texas at least. Sorry I got it wrong. You do live in my favorite region. I love riding north of Dahlonega.
do it, don't do it, do it and i'm not gonna say what tire to pick, pick a GOOD tire LOL what the fuck. im on 2009 and 2010 rear and front elite 3's/ I need some TIRES now! seriously. 1998 GL1500A and a full time 300 pound rider, it only goes up from there.
IDAHO
Those are some old tires. I recommend you go to your closest dealership and get Dunlop Elite 4's. They should have them in stock. That will get you safely on the road. Later, you can determine if the Darkside is right for you.
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Man, if you cant afford tires dont drive a bike🤦
What do you mean? I buy tires all the time.