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Pathfinder
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Re: Double Darkside
I finally swapped out the front tire with 64.5k on it. It was no where near worn out. I’m shelving the tire for local riding in the future. I have 2 rides approaching of 6k and 15k and I do not want to be concerned with tire wear.
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FjrVfr
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Re: Double Darkside
I don't mean to be thick but I can't seem to get my head around this. You're saying 64k (miles?) on a motorcycle front tire? Is there a new IBA cert for riding a 50cc as one long wheelie?
If I get north of 5k out of a front I feel like I should rush out and buy a lottery ticket. If there's a secret to that kind of longevity I'd love to hear it.
If I get north of 5k out of a front I feel like I should rush out and buy a lottery ticket. If there's a secret to that kind of longevity I'd love to hear it.
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Re: Double Darkside
Don't believe anything he claims - Tony rides like a pussy.FjrVfr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:21 pm I don't mean to be thick but I can't seem to get my head around this. You're saying 64k (miles?) on a motorcycle front tire? Is there a new IBA cert for riding a 50cc as one long wheelie?
If I get north of 5k out of a front I feel like I should rush out and buy a lottery ticket. If there's a secret to that kind of longevity I'd love to hear it.
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Pathfinder
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Re: Double Darkside
First thing- it’s not a front tire. This is actually a rear tire mounted on the front. No, I would not recommend using this tire for twisties (Even though I’ve done them on the state ride arounds. To each his own on riding styles.FjrVfr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:21 pm I don't mean to be thick but I can't seem to get my head around this. You're saying 64k (miles?) on a motorcycle front tire? Is there a new IBA cert for riding a 50cc as one long wheelie?
If I get north of 5k out of a front I feel like I should rush out and buy a lottery ticket. If there's a secret to that kind of longevity I'd love to hear it.
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Maybe, but I’m working on it.
Averaging Over 50k the last 14 years, you’d think I could ride better.
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Re: Double Darkside
Yikes.
Thanks for the clarification. I was certain I either misunderstood or my cheese had left the cracker.
Those are some serious miles.
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Re: Double Darkside
Or if not better, at least harder! Time to step up your game!Pathfinder wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 6:08 pmMaybe, but I’m working on it.
Averaging Over 50k the last 14 years, you’d think I could ride better.
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Re: Double Darkside
I have just over 20k on my double darkside set up. I mounted them up just before my 100ccc Memorial Day weekend and hit the the 20k mark while in Mexico for Labor day weekend.
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Re: Double Darkside
20 k this summer?natehawk750 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:53 pm I have just over 20k on my double darkside set up. I mounted them up just before my 100ccc Memorial Day weekend and hit the the 20k mark while in Mexico for Labor day weekend.
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Re: Double Darkside
Excellent Nate! Which tire brand and model do you install on the front and rear?natehawk750 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:53 pm I have just over 20k on my double darkside set up. I mounted them up just before my 100ccc Memorial Day weekend and hit the the 20k mark while in Mexico for Labor day weekend.
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Re: Double Darkside
I have the same set up as Tony the bridgestone bt46 in the front and the bfgoodrich g-force on the rear.FJRPittsburgh wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2024 8:09 amExcellent Nate! Which tire brand and model do you install on the front and rear?natehawk750 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:53 pm I have just over 20k on my double darkside set up. I mounted them up just before my 100ccc Memorial Day weekend and hit the the 20k mark while in Mexico for Labor day weekend.
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Re: Double Darkside
I have a 150/60 Dunlop Mutant rear on the front of my FJR1300 and I like it, but pretty sure it wouldnt fit under the stock fender.
30k out of a PR2 seems bonkers... Last PR2 I had was on the back of a 2014 Valkyrie before I got my first FJR1300, at 5K miles it was done. My first 2014 FJR1300 came with brand new Angels, 5k was it for them too. I definitely prefer my double darkside setup over then Angels, but I dont put the same kind of miles on my bike some of you folks do
30k out of a PR2 seems bonkers... Last PR2 I had was on the back of a 2014 Valkyrie before I got my first FJR1300, at 5K miles it was done. My first 2014 FJR1300 came with brand new Angels, 5k was it for them too. I definitely prefer my double darkside setup over then Angels, but I dont put the same kind of miles on my bike some of you folks do
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