I have had some good luck with DS tires and wanted to share my results. Front Tire: Bridgestone BT 45 Battleax 130/70 R18 MC @ 38 psi Total mileage for the mounting 27,353 miles, well worn and ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7284-good-goldwing-tire-choices
hi all i heard about this size for my bike 165/80R15 but they are rare here around my location, do i have other options of size and what brand should i looked for? and what about by fron...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7273-aspencade-1984-what-size-and-what-brand
I have a 1989 Honda GL1500 with a Hannigan sidecar, and I will be replacing all three tires soon. I was wondering if any members have recommendations on tires that would work well with this rig. ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7285-looking-for-tire-recommendations-for-gl1500
If you are trying to find one I have an extra brand new one.
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7281-dunlop-175-60-16-run-flat
i installed a 145/ 80 15 bf goodrich then went to a 155/80 15 bf goodyear the tire mounted with lots of lube and a little axle grease in the last 4" to seat the bead the grease seemed to work i a...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t5357-gl-1200-darkside-15-tire
I'm new to the forum, but have seen a lot of questions (some years old) about tires for the rear of the GL1500. I recently stuck a Vredestein 185/75/16 on the rear of my '98 GL1500se. Thought I...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7269-185-75-16-vredestei-n-comtrac-gl1500
Well, after much reading on GL1800riders.com Darkside list I decided to go double darkside on my WIng. Double Darkside you ask?? Double darkside is running a CT on the rear and a Rear MT on the f...
Hey darksiders! Been awhile since I have posed but I have been gathering info on the Avid Ascend NRF in a 195/60/16. As you have seen in above posts I first ran a Hancook 426 which I got 18,500 m...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7255-yokohama-avid-ascend-nrf-195-60-16
Good afternoon, Got a 1989 GL1500 and will be going double darkside at the end of this season. I see that the BT45 is the most named tire for the front. Do you use a different size tire than st...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7246-battlax-for-gl1500
I just bought a yokahama avid ascend 190/60-18 for my wing, When I received it it did not have a directional arrow on it. It had outside on 1 side and inside on the other. When I looked up the ex...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7225-asynmetrical-tires
I had done this before with the VTX but after a year of riding our new wing, wearing out the bike tire I finally got the CT mounted. It's a General G-MAX AS-03 Radial Tire - 195/55R16 87V SL. $88...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7224-took-the-wing-to-the-darkside
Wanting to add some pics of my last set of tires, before and after shots. How do you do it? Thanks, Flyn Tiger
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7166-how-to-post-pics-on-a-new-topic-or-in-a-reply
Happy to report I finally went to the "dark side" after about 3 1/2 months of research and bugging folks trying to get my questions answered about how it would affect the handling of my 02 Win...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6913-january-2014-hankook-h426-195-60-16-finally-went-dark
Time for another oil change and filter. Guess I will pick them up next Walley world adventure
I just got back from my first 70 miles on my new Yokohama Avid Ascend. Very happy with ride and handling. As others have said, it is a little different in that it wants to go straight more than...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6933-yokohama-195-60r16-on-06-gl1800
Bike has wobbled since it was new and was cosidering the all ball bearing upgrade til I had a flat on the road and had to purchase a Avon and WOW the wobble was gone.....Wondering if anyone else ...
Has anyone run the above tire on their Wing? Comments? Thx in advance
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6922-yokohama-avid-envigor-zps
my alpine is 8" wide stock tire 7"
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7079-does-the-michelin-alpine-195-55-16-fit-2014-gl1800
hello dark siders it's time for me t replace my front tire I now have over 9000 miles on the dark side I have 16000 miles on front tire needing to know what front tire do all use that matches ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6788-what-front-tire-is-best-match
I am considering a ct on my 85 1200. Does this have to be done with a machine or can it be done by hand? My son works at a TA and has experience mounting tires on 18 Wheelers and cars. What...
Pulled the trigger this morning. I pick up the tire this afternoon. I will arrange to install it tomorrow. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE960AS+P...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6887-stone-potenza-re960as-pole-position-rft
Just purchased a 95 GW 1500SE with 32.6k miles and a rear tire that is really old. Need to replace it. Looks like the 160/80/16 is 26.2" tall and 6.6" wide -- i see some recommending 175/60/16 ...
Hi, I am running a Kumbo 195/55r/16 Run Flat 32psi. on the rear and a Bridgestone Bt. Rear 130/70r/18 40 psi. tire on the front. What a smooth ride, dry or wet, about 20k miles on the rear and ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t5929-double-darkside-03-wing
Ok I'm going to the double dark side. just want to know which tire to use. I've seen 2 numbers tossed around the BT45 & the G709 what is the difference
About to go double dark.My BS BT45 should land here tomorrow.Going on a 2 week trip in a couple of weeks.I hope this combo works as well as everyone claims.
I ride a 2013 GL1800 Audio Comfort Goldwing. Friday At 14000 miles I finally went darkside. I had a Yokohama Avid Envigor 195/55-16 mounted and put it on. Love it. Took a 50 mile test ride. Then ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6998-finally-went-darkside
Can anyone advise on the best or any place in Ontario Canada that will install CT's on a GL1800? I have neither the tools nor the skill to undertake this myself; local dealers will not. Any ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t7002-ct-installation-toronto-ontario-canada
I chose this tire mostly because of price ( Just got a few miles on it, but will post my experiences. 9/32 on the tread meter at the start. I really need a mm gage. I am using dyna beads ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6928-avon-am26-on-the-wing-front-130-70v18
My problem is that sometimes when I turn on the key press the starter button engine starts but the starter won't disengage. I have replaced the solenoid and the wiring harness from the starter bu...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6994-1990-gl-1500-sticking-starter
Hello, Recently I purchased an 85 GL1200 Interstate. I have met a couple of gentlemen that went to the darkside. The were using a Nankang 165/80/R15 on there 1200's. One of the guy's name was Bob...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t4396-gl1200-goldwing-darkside
First let me start off by saying I have been riding Motorcycles since I was 14 I am now 65. I have put over 600,000 miles on motorcycles so I am not a beginner. I have raced bikes on just about e...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6714-first-michelin-alpin
Well we still have snow & below freezing temps but I got out for a couple of hundred miles on my Goodyear, feels great, rides great, quiet, dynabeads working like they should. Next change I"ll ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t5967-goodyear-assurance-fuel-max-175-60-16-96-gl1500
In looking at RF tires for the wing (2012 NAVI) I see many many choices (195/55R16 RF). Most seem in the pictures to have a rounded profile (for a CT anyway). And I have read a couple of hundred ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6884-boy-that-ct-was-horrible
A friend of mine printed an article of yellow wolf trying out a car tire on the dragon...as soon as twin shows me how to copy it to here, I will. Basically, he was very surprised and no longer ha...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t298-yellow-wolf-and-a-c-t
I'm needing a new front tire. I'm already dark on the back, and am going to do the front with this change. I've read post after post on this site, and one of the Goldwing sites, and the BT-45 is,...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6490-why-the-bt-45-almost-exclusively
Fat fingered the keyboard. I should have typed 195/60/16. I need to replace my Dunlop Wintersport R/F. Please give me your experience with the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. Can I run a 195/60/16...
does the 205/60 16 size ct hit the swing arm on the gl1800 like the 195/65 16 does....currently running a 195/55 16 but would like a taller tire to give more ground clearance & fix speedo....i'll...
I am new to this site and have read and posted in several areas concerning car tires on a Goldwing. I have a 02 Wing with the adjustable height rear suspension which I run on number 25 for maxi...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6892-results-of-a-205-60-16-on-a-02-goldwing
I used this tire on two of my VTX's and really liked them. Anyone here using one on their GL1800 wing? And if so, does it change the accuracy of spedometer? Thanks Dino
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t4992-gl1800-and-goodyear-tt-205-60r-16
I have a Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55r-16 @ 30 PSI on the rear, after 12k miles it appears almost new. I’ve taken it on long trips as well as for day trips. Yesterday I took it out for a trip ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6813-after-first-12000-miles
Can someone explain to me why headlights on a motorcycle only last about a year? I ride about 12-15k per year. Doesn't matter which brand I buy, they are all about the same.
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6886-headlights-burning-out
Hi All, Has anyone use the Metzeler 130/70-18 Rear tire on the front of a GL1500? If so how did it work for you (wear, rain and mileage) Thanks Hickey34
Got my bike back from the dealer today; 2003 wing ,after they installed the all balls and it still (wobbles 60 mph down) free hand deceleration. I WANTED IT TO GO AWAY SO BAD. I WANNA CRY. $2...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6613-wobble-all-balls-installed
First I must say I have done alot of reading on this site and am enjoying it. I am considering on moving to the dark side along with you but in my reading I haven't seen a couple of things ment...
Checked today and have a few over 20,000 It will go at least another 5 to 8000. Love my kar tar on the rear
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6739-20000-plus-on-my-dunlop-rof-wintersport
1993 GW Aspencade...availability of both the Austone and or the Goodyear Assurance look reasonable..... price is close ( 143 vs 124) anybody out there have experience with both? which one do you ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6695-austone-or-goodyear
Hi! I am getting ready to have a Hannigan hack installed onto my 2010 Goldwing. My original tires have 36000 km so I thought I would go to the darkside before the installation. What would be t...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6843-what-would-be-the-best-darkside-tires-for-my-2010-goldwing
Ive been kicking around the car tire rear since I started ride my GL 1500. I just did a ride and actually meet someone running a CT rear and he sent me here for info. So my questions are.... What...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6831-ok-help-the-new-guy-please
Has anyone had any issue with a GL1800 clunking sound coming from the rear end when leaning to the left? At first I thought it was the tire rubbing but I think the tire is rotating faster than ...
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/t6825-rear-end-clunking-sound-when-leaning-to-the-left
Hello all... I've just bought a new (to me) 2003 Titanium Goldwing. The previous owner had just installed a set of Metzlers. BUT, I like the Khumo CT I've been riding on my 1100 Shadow (w/Dyna Be...