The biggest fear of going darkside on a bagger is the fear itself. 12,000 miles on mine and the tire still looks almost new and handles great. The speedometer difference has probably saved me a ticket too.
Love the darkside, first started running it in 2006, when it was very unpopular with the community..they all thought I was going to be in a heap somewhere on the backroads. Yes there is a difference, however “harder” to turn should really be defined as….nothing of noteworthy. It took maybe 5min to adjust and it was very intuitive thereafter. In fact, running the Dragon, scraping the boards all the way. Wet weather stopping gained was astounding….not to mention riding 20K a year, the cost savings are in the thousands. I would not buy a bike that I could not fit a CT on.
Great vid at the end. Rider feedback was great. But, not one mention of the tire Brand or size for that Victory. It’s the details that make all the difference. I wanted to know which tire was chosen. Didn’t learn anything except watching guys toying around in a garage.
You did a whole lot of unnecessary work to remove that wheel. Next time pull the lower shock linkage, the swingarm drops just enough to pull the axel out. Don't even touch the brake caliper.
Thanks for posting appreciate whether I personally go dark side or not probably will but smart enough to know we are being ripped off by MC tar company with Ludacris high prices with no miles people on big baggers that actually ride no bark wings should think about it
I have the same question as Chuck and I have a feeling it’s the car tire thing. Like I said I don’t promote it, do it at your own risk but if you want it I will help ya put it on. If you later want it off I will take it off also.
@@YogisCycleService ... On trip through Maine last year we had do an emergency darksiding to my buddies Stratoliner. After the bike did okay on the straights but it totally slowed the handling.
The biggest fear of going darkside on a bagger is the fear itself. 12,000 miles on mine and the tire still looks almost new and handles great. The speedometer difference has probably saved me a ticket too.
This Cowboy's Ride thank you for watching and commenting!!!
On the vics you can pull the bolt that holds the shock in place and the swing arm will drop so you don’t have to pull the muffler
I know several people that ride Darkside and I haven't heard not one of them that regrets it, good job Yogi brother 💯✌️😎
Love the darkside, first started running it in 2006, when it was very unpopular with the community..they all thought I was going to be in a heap somewhere on the backroads.
Yes there is a difference, however “harder” to turn should really be defined as….nothing of noteworthy. It took maybe 5min to adjust and it was very intuitive thereafter.
In fact, running the Dragon, scraping the boards all the way. Wet weather stopping gained was astounding….not to mention riding 20K a year, the cost savings are in the thousands. I would not buy a bike that I could not fit a CT on.
What size tire do you run?
Cool video Yogi, those Victory Bikes are nice. Congrats on 1k Subs!
Great video one of the best.
Mark Durkee thank you!!
I think the takeoff tire would not be road captain approved. Enjoyed the raw footage. Its was almost like being there.
Great vid at the end. Rider feedback was great.
But, not one mention of the tire Brand or size for that Victory.
It’s the details that make all the difference.
I wanted to know which tire was chosen.
Didn’t learn anything except watching guys toying around in a garage.
My apologies you are correct. I am sorry
You did a whole lot of unnecessary work to remove that wheel. Next time pull the lower shock linkage, the swingarm drops just enough to pull the axel out. Don't even touch the brake caliper.
Good call thanks
Thanks for posting appreciate whether I personally go dark side or not probably will but smart enough to know we are being ripped off by MC tar company with Ludacris high prices with no miles people on big baggers that actually ride no bark wings should think about it
Balance beads?
Yes sir. “Dyna balance beads”. There is a good TH-cam video on them using a water bottle to explain the premise.
@@YogisCycleService what size tire? Ive got an 11 cross country.
@@joshsutcliffe6099 I will ask the customer and see what he got
@@YogisCycleService thank you. I appreciate your quick response
@@joshsutcliffe6099 He bought the Bridgestone Potenza 195/55r 16
You know you don’t have to remove the exhaust to get the rear wheel out
Dude you need to organize hat tool box
Yes I know. I need to buy a real rolling tool box some day and really get my junk in order
@@YogisCycleService i got good deal om my work bench tool box from Home Depot after Christmas sale and had dent in it .
The Blue Bike & Doyle yeah I would be quite happy with scratch and dent
I can't watch this.... 🤦♂️
Because darkside, or Victory?
I have the same question as Chuck and I have a feeling it’s the car tire thing. Like I said I don’t promote it, do it at your own risk but if you want it I will help ya put it on. If you later want it off I will take it off also.
@@chuckhabrack3330 ... I can't bare watching the defacing of a Victory ..
@@YogisCycleService ... On trip through Maine last year we had do an emergency darksiding to my buddies Stratoliner. After the bike did okay on the straights but it totally slowed the handling.