14,000 mile Darkside Review Honda Goldwing 

I have around 40,000 miles on the dark side, second car tire on my 2012 Harley Electraglide. Ain't going back.

My new bike will be Darksiding when it’s time for a new tire, BMW R18 Transcontinental.

Been doing it for 10 years now no problems from Michigan to Florida Michigan to Florida Arizona Maine

Will always be a mega debate my personal opinion had not gone dark-sided yet but we are all being ripped off by high price low mileage motorcycle tires hope something is done in the near future

I have a bike that basically needs no maintenance, and I'm tired of taking half a day to change tires every 8 months/20k miles or so. Too bad my rim is too skinny for a car tire. 140 rim but can fit a 150 without rubbing the belt.

My 1994 GoldWing is basically 1000 pounds with no one sitting on it. Ad me and my gal on the back, and were over the weight limit of a standard bike tire. I love my Dark Side.....I will never go back for so many reasons.....however i would not recommend it to anyone with a bike under 750 to 800 pounds. My bike can flex the side wall........and Ninja, could not. And for those that love to argue the choice......i can drag pegs in the rain better now with it dark sided.....than i could with a bike tire.....200% better. Its a choice....maybe not yours, and i respect that. Keep in mind, at 56 and a very mild max lean on a goldwing.....im never dragging knee on the Dragon. Once you hit 50.....you no longer bounce.....you just lay there and make pathetic squeaking noises.......

Nice review. I tried it, but I like the responsive motorcycle tire better , especially since I was running 40psi still. Stay safe and enjoy the ride.

Great video! I just did an update on the first 9000 miles on my BMW K1600GT and man, the hate, lol! All by people who've never ridden darkside, 'but would never do it because I'm not an idiot like you are." They sound a lot like my mother arguing with me when I got my first bike. "You'll DIE!" It isn't safe, just take the car." "Smart people don't do that!" - jaysbigadventure

I have a steep gravel driveway that is difficult on my 1500. Thinking DS tire would be safer.

Great video, just installed a Bridgestone driveguard run flat on my 09 wing , I love it & only have 500 mi on it , my question is about tire pressure, when the trike Shop installed it , he said to run 32psi, but I thought it was kind of low , so I now run 34psi , but always looking for opinions on the right pressure, 99% solo & no trailer & love twisties , thanks

Well... I just installed a "Radar 195/65R16" car tire on my 2003 Goldwing. It was tight but got it in place without any prying tools. Looks good too. Also installed Eco beads for balancing.

I've ridden some bad tires when I was poor in the 70's-80's. Duct tape wrap over the exposed cords! Young dumb and invincible. I haven't heard of anyone doing it to an Indian Roadmaster. Maybe I'll be first.

Hey Brother This is Brother Cowboy and I just wanted to say great video Brother.

Back in the late 70s and early 80s we used to use the Goodyear powers streak to drag race because of the width of the tire for better traction off the line. Of course tire technology wasn’t as good as it is today for motorcycles. Today I drive a 2016 Goldwing as we discussed earlier in one of your other videos I just got back from a 8200 mile trip around the country. I need to change the Bridgestone Drive guard on the back of my bike, it’s bald. I have over 26,000 miles on it. Over a two-year period I have done the tail of the dragon, the Pacific coast, highway 120 in Idaho and 70 miles of off-road/logging trail.. i’ve been run off the road in the rain in New York was able to stop before hitting a guard rail. I can tell you from experience that if I had motorcycle tire on the rear, that motorcycle would never have stopped. Do I believe in the dark side used for heavy motorcycles and long distance riding, do you know my answer absolutely. I pull an 18 ft.³ all aluminum trailer and I have way better stopping capability. Cornering also has way better grip. I run 41 pounds of air pressure in the rear tire, which increases to 46 pounds with the road heat. Great video keep up the good work

I live a few miles from Dahlonega on Hwy 60. I'm going to the dark side very soon.

do it, don't do it, do it and i'm not gonna say what tire to pick, pick a GOOD tire LOL what the fuck. im on 2009 and 2010 rear and front elite 3's/ I need some TIRES now! seriously. 1998 GL1500A and a full time 300 pound rider, it only goes up from there. IDAHO

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Good video Red Beard, I’m impressed thanks for your honesty and the shout out. Best Regards Chris Caliente

Is the intrusive background music adding anything to this otherwise good video?

Man, if you cant afford tires dont drive a bike🤦

Good video brother. I have a concourse 14 and ai am considering going to the dark side. The problem is that I can’t find a tire that fits. My bike takes a190/50/17 do you have any advice?

I have run carrtires on my bike for over 20yr

Does anyone know what the equivalent size would be for my 1500 gl it has 160/80b/16

Taking notes 📝

Cats there's a vicious dog on the streets

Saw a guy in Alaska was running a car tire on a Honda Monkey !

I used to get 12-15k out of a rear tire on my GL1500 but my 1800 doesn't get that high.

F6B double Darkside from Florida to Michigan and back no problems

I have 10,000 miles on ctx700 dark side in 11 months, I run 26 psi and love it.

I wish i could find a car tire for the front of my 2015 goldwing trike

Hey brother, I just watched Chris's video and he sent me here,new Sub here Brother, enjoyed the video 💯✌️😎

Hi, great video!!! Do you (or somebody else!) know what car tire size would fit a GL1200 Goldwing genuine rim? Greetings from Germany!

Are you out of Portland? I'm thinking of going darkside on my 2005 Yamaha RSTD and haven't found a shop that is willing to mount a car tire.

I heard 01-17 Wings have a big speedometer error and going a little taller in the back evens it out..

does it wear the front tire out faster ?

Are you from Portland Oregon?

Yep I will go to the dark side in about 3 weeks. Just trying to find someone to put it on.

Red Beard what is going to be the new car tire for us Darksiders since Bridgestone has stop making the Driveguard Run Flat

I use to live 30560. You passed my house.

Great video

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Have you DD yet?