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Dark sideing a Valkyrie

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Whats the best size of tire to use when going to the dare side,and at what pressure?For a 1999 1500 tourer 73 Patrick
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Re: Dark sideing a Valkyrie

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Anything wider than a 205 is gonna rub.
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There was a time before I joined NGW I had no clue about going on the dark side with a MC.
Funny how I've learned a bit from this site.
Only thing I've given back is how not to work on yer bike. lolol
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Re: Dark sideing a Valkyrie

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so a 205/78/16 will work?
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So if you run bias tires do you look for a bias rear or change to a radial up front? Can you even find a bias car tire?
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Re: Dark sideing a Valkyrie

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I've had a few different sizes on my Valkyrie IS.
Started with the much-recommended 205/65-16 (32psi), which requires removal of the nut cages and reversing the bolt heads so it doesn't rub those. It is also the closest to the OEM tire diameter.

I very much enjoyed wearing out a 195/55-16 (32psi), although it lowered the bike significantly, resulting in scraping pegs earlier than I liked. But boy oh boy did that effective lower gear ratio (higher numerically) wake that bike up. It was very quick off of the line, embarrassing many crotch rockets that thought I would fade in their mirrors. I'm talking wheelies and/or burning rubber if desired when being over enthusiastic with the right wrist.

I'm now wearing out my second Austone Taxi Tire (175R-16@45psi) which rides most like a motorcycle tire, but is taller than anything else that fits (kickstand lean angle>). I also hear (read) that Universal Tire Co. will no longer be selling these when their present stock is sold out. Very highly recommend that one for a first darkside. Buy one now!
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Thanks for the info. 73 Patrick
In the sticks So. of Heneryetta OK
1992 Suzuti VX800 Gone Traded for 2nd 78 GL1000
1978 GL1000 X2 1 Up and Runing 1 to go in the shop for work
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Going with a 195/65/16 its on the way. 73 Patrick
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