transalpian

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Greetings! Since my Rocket has permanent duty as a sidecar tug (and I'm already darkside on the rear), I'd like to go dark in front as well.

Concensus is that a Bridgestone Potenza RE040 in 175/55/17 is a great choice for the stock front rim on an '05 classic.

My problem is that these tires are not available in the US.

Is there a UK member willing to buy and ship me this tire? I can pay full fare with paypal in advance, but need a helping hand.

Thanks in advance
 
For the record, I ended up going with a M&H racemaster radial DOT drag front tire in 185/55-17. Fits and works well.
 
How's she handling with a darkside on front?
You're only the second guy I've heard of doing that,
and I believe the other fellow changed out his upper and lower triple trees
making them wider so he could run the same tire on both ends.
Lets see a pic or two of your sidehack rig..
 
I would say if your always running a side car dark side all the way around would make perfect sense. After all if you lift the side car up in the air cornering I got your ole lady beating your arse :)
 
Yes, its a combo (rig, sidecar) only bike and I now run car tires on all three.

It handles great, not that much different with the M&H, but I have a lot more front contact area than with the metzler.

Here's my rig, before the tire installation:




No steering mods yet, but I do have my eye on this setup (NOT MINE, BUT I REALLY LIKE...)
 
I am looking to put this type of rig together. Any input would be great. Am thinking of a Champion Escort with an 09. any thoughts? Also some custom triple trees to rake out the front end. Maybe have DMC set up the rig....
 
man that has to be sexiest looking sidecar in the world! and being hooked to a rocket 3. very nice. but the whole sidecar thing, confusing for me. look what you take on, and what you give up. now the whole damm family wants to come along. oh no!!! and rippin through the turns now is........... well....... a different experience all together i would bet. hang on shes starting to list!!!!!! ;)
 
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