Needless to say, it was not difficult to get their side of the story. And they are more than anxious to profess those beliefs in the hope others might also see the light.
They are deeply passionate about their practice of using car tires in place of prescribed motorcycle tires on their bikes. As it turns out, that would require a trip to the Dark Side.ĭark Siders (they call themselves that) are part of one of the most evangelical groups of motorcyclists I’ve encountered. But I had to admit-and I did to this gentleman-my knowledge of the practice was extremely limited. My decision to turn this rider away (along with a handful of his riding buddies) was based on my belief that riding with a car tire on a motorcycle could not possibly be a good idea or a safe practice. As difficult as it is for me to turn any rider away who is interested in improving his or her skills, my response was, “I’m afraid we have to say no.” I was concerned about the potential risk for this rider and others on the tour-especially knowing our tour would include some tight and technical mountain back roads with switchbacks. Nor could I fathom why anyone would want to do it. “But before I register, I want to make sure it’s OK to participate if I have a car tire mounted on my Gold Wing.” A what? Did he say a “car tire?” I have to admit I had never heard of such a thing. “I’m interested in signing up for one of your Stayin’ Safe training tours,” the email began. The question is, unlike the face off over the slippery stuff, could this practice by those known as “Dark Siders” actually be a dangerous one? synthetic oil have I seen such polarized and passionate opinions in the motorcycle world.
Have you ever found yourself unwittingly in the middle of a heated religious or political debate between two vehemently opposed participants? Not since the dispute over conventional oil vs. From the Dark World of Nonconformity They Emerged…On Car Tires.
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