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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
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It sure digs in when you stop
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Va
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I have ridden several 100 miles on a rocket III with a Riken Raptor 225/55R16.
It corners fine. As hard as it is for me to wrap my head around what I just said....IT CORNERS FINE. My problem is when the bike is straight up and down. If the road has a slight crown, the bike "crabs" to me. Feels like it's rolling slightly askew. It feels like I am riding in a constantly changing side draft. I found myself counter steering all over the place and my arms were sore very quickly. My father in law has 10k on his darkside tire and for him, he's said it's the best thing he's done. He rode it 780 miles one way in a day on it and loves it. Personally, I think it looks like ass and I don't care for the countersteering....but it's his bike and my Vmax still walks all over it. :-p ![]() Last edited by Scot; 02-09-2010 at 08:42 PM.. |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
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Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
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I think you guys get my point. When you install snow tires, buying thinner ones helps them dig in even better. It's the same principle with rain. Wider tires don't do as well, all other things equal......you can ask Tire Rack for proof.
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