1K9
No'mo Rocket 4 me
First time out. Wet like chicken ready to pluck. Boots full of water and all.
adelaideVMC
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1K9
No'mo Rocket 4 me
CT for me, many more kms
For high mile safe longevity CT. On a Touring big bike CT. Im surprised that the moto tyre industry has not partnered with a CT manufacturer and built a hybrid with the correct bead and perhaps a little more rounded pattern while keeping the CT underside.
adelaideVMC
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jjerdonjr
Commander Road Rash
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- Rogersville, TN/Brookhaven PA
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- 2003 Suzuki Intrude 1500 & 2009 Suzuki C109RT
I bumped the tire pressure up to 28 psi and the better half loves the difference. Not as bouncy 2 up.
Got caught on the NJ Turnpike during a HEAVY thunderstorm and she maintained the lane like a pro and never lost traction when I opened it up. Definitely handled a LOT better in the bad weather then any of the bike tires I have ran.
I am very impressed and happy with my decision .
Got caught on the NJ Turnpike during a HEAVY thunderstorm and she maintained the lane like a pro and never lost traction when I opened it up. Definitely handled a LOT better in the bad weather then any of the bike tires I have ran.
I am very impressed and happy with my decision .
adelaideVMC
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Why say
Very very interesting mate. Thanks for posting
I wonder why such low psi? Seems counterintuitive, given the 38 / 40 psi used when fitted to a car ...
JRock
Turbocharged
A car weights 3K+ lbs, Rocket plus rider, well depends on mass of rider, but a lot less.
The 28 psi lets the tire bend in the turns an conforms better, keeping more tread on the road.
The 28 psi lets the tire bend in the turns an conforms better, keeping more tread on the road.
jjerdonjr
Commander Road Rash
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- Rogersville, TN/Brookhaven PA
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- 2003 Suzuki Intrude 1500 & 2009 Suzuki C109RT
As a GM Master Tech for 30 years my guess is the weight difference between a car and bike.Why say
Very very interesting mate. Thanks for posting
I wonder why such low psi? Seems counterintuitive, given the 38 / 40 psi used when fitted to a car ...
Like a passenger van tire takes the 35-40 were a cargo van takes 80-90. Yes different tires but same principal.
Average car spreads roughly 4000 lbs between 4 tires, a bike is spreading 1000 between 2.
For those how are going to try it for the first time, I recommend starting at 38 psi and ride it making 2 psi adjustments down until you find your sweet spot. Bare in mind it will be different if you ride 1 or 2 up. If you set it for 1 up it will be a bouncy ride when 2 up.
I hope this help anyone considering going Darkside and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly. I will be happy to share my links, input and what I have experienced so far.
jjerdonjr
Commander Road Rash
- Joined
- Oct 19, 2018
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- Location
- Rogersville, TN/Brookhaven PA
- Ride
- 2003 Suzuki Intrude 1500 & 2009 Suzuki C109RT
If YOU have tried the CT and had any bad experiences with it please let me know.Oh boy,, here we go again,,,,,,,
