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DallasTE

08-11-2008, 02:10 PM

Well guys, I took the plunge today and got my Pontenza 009, cant wait to mount is this weekend...any input I should know about as far as mounting it or what I should be looking for and how the handling is?...........Thanks Guys..........Dallas

Russ Ithaca VTX

08-11-2008, 02:57 PM

An hour or two getting use to the handling and aggressive counter steering (which I really enjoy) and you'll wonder what all the hub-bub is all about. I love mine and won't go back.

DallasTE

08-11-2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks Russ, Dallas

kfc

08-12-2008, 06:42 AM

Dallas, as long as you are running stock length rear shocks, you should have no problem with clearance. :orac: , BoBo, Russ, myself and Mick (I think) all cut the inner fender supports. I did mine because I lowered the rear of the bike, we/they did the others just to be safe.
Tros has the Potenza and we did not trim anything on his. You do not have to remove the final drive dust ring, although some claim it is easier. I haven't done it that way and have completed several DarkSide installations. Patience and having the bike jacked all the way up make a lot of difference. As far as handling, before the first 100 miles are over you'll forget it's any different than what it used to be. Watch out for uneven surfaces in parking lots/road construction etc. The car tire wants to stay horizontal when you are going straight, not a problem when turninig though. Enjoy 8) 8) 8) .

DallasTE

08-12-2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the info KFC, wilol keep that all in mind until I"m use to it............Dallas

tros66

08-12-2008, 10:38 PM

Put it on and just go ride it... Mine grips better than any MC tire I had. You will love your Potenza... Be safe but enjoy :lol: 8) :lol:

DallasTE

08-13-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks Tros, you run the same tire right?......D

tros66

08-13-2008, 01:54 PM

yes and i do like it better than any MC :lol:

Russ Ithaca VTX

08-13-2008, 02:19 PM

I use to chew Dentyne, then I switched. I won't go back.

DallasTE

08-16-2008, 06:10 PM

well, its done. Tires on, probably the easiest tire swap I ever did on the machine....have to get use to the new handling though, its different, it sure does want to stand up straight thats for sure....have to give it a couple hundred miles before I make up my mind..but I do like it...........Dallas