Yamaha V Star 1100 Rear Tire Change Going Darkside

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

This is the tire I installed: amzn.to/3iHWtEe These are the balance beads I purchased to put in the tire: amzn.to/2D27Bv4 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. To donate financially to the channel: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=5PRRGY4GM2CSE&item_name=To+Support+A+Guy+And+His+Projects%21&currency_code=USD&source=url

[@davidpennington9125]

I like that you're open-minded enough to use a dark side of tire most people think the idea of balance beads is kind of crazy but it's the best I've ever found look it up they're called balance beads

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yep, I love balance beads! make your rim look cleaner as well without the weights on there

[@timamyett9679]

I've used the Firestone F1 GS D3 on my Honda Valkyrie's 3 different bikes ...1500cc. Have nothing but good results...especially when riding two up.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I really like how that tire looks. Have wondered about how it performs. Maybe when this one wears out I will look into giving that one a try!

[@johnschauer3466]

I so appreciate your through ness in explaining and demonstrating the how to. Looking forward to more. I have a 2003 vstar 1100 classic in pristine condition and plan to keep it that way. Thank you very much.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

You are very welcome, glad I can help!

[@johnschauer3466]

@@AGuyandHisProjects thanks again. I wish I could send you a pic of my bike, it's as clean as yours!

[@davidpennington9125]

I like your video and yes I did subscribe I decided to go with a wider base tire because all the research I had done says that water based tires can last longer than 3,000 miles

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I'd be interested in hearing your results, let me know!

[@fredycampos9747]

That was a great video, can you make a video on how to adjust the rear brake pedal?? I have a 2000 Vstar 1100 Classic. Thank you in advance.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching and the comment! I no longer have this bike to do a video on it, sorry

[@jays2763]

Hi good explanation on how to do it.i will tackle it myself.what was that grey grease you put in with a brush? Any advice on tightening bolts without torque wrench?thanks

[@jeremyrawlings766]

That back tire is beating me, I can't get it lined up for the life of me, glad I found your video it helped confirm s few of my issues but I'm putting my man card into am envelope to be properly disposed because it's now 12:30 in the morning and i haven't done that man curls since high-school. Failed attempt one after another trying to get that brake thing lined up.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Hahaha sometimes, it'll just beat you and that's just that lol

[@jacobmoore3551]

Looks good!

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thank you! Feels good too!

[@jontolar6838]

Thanks man, got a flat on my V-Star on the ride home yesterday from work and am about to walk out in the garage and change it. Btw, I live in Tucson. Not sure where in Arizona you are but if you’re close we will need to ride together sometime.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Glad I can help! You riding darkside?

[@jontolar6838]

@@AGuyandHisProjects naw, I went with a Dunlop D404. Never rode dark side but have also never had an issue riding with a MC tire. I was just watching the video to refresh my memory on how to remove the rear tire.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

@@jontolar6838 awesomeness! Glad I was able to help lol. I am in Florence so actually not all that far from you

[@Jamie-pf9jv]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the video

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

You are most welcome!

[@nopi98]

Excellent. I have The same bike and want to do the same tire. I just have to wait a while because I have your tire is still rather new. Great video you got a new subscriber!

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks and glad to have you!

[@RealBrianBryant]

How has the ride been since you put this tire on? How do corners feel? Is it a smoother ride? I appreciate you saying its better in the rain, I too ride in the rain often, as long as, its not a down pour.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I loved everything about it! It did take a few rides to get used to it and figure out the psi I wanted. After that riding through the mountains was a lot more enjoyable. Felt more "stuck" to the road in pretty much every aspect. I didn't notice it being any smooter persay, just felt like I had more control. I hurt my back awhile ago and I don't ride anymore, ended up selling the bike. But I loved it!

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

How is the handling changed with a more square rear tire? Very curious how it rides or steers. There would be a whole lot more tire actually meeting the ground, which I can’t tell would be either good or bad. I would think better?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

It took a bit to get used to it as it felt squirmy at first. Once I got the pressure right though it'sawesome! Especially when riding in the rain

[@Shawn855]

great video on showing how to grease the final drive unit. Can you tell me how to remove the shaft from the final drive unit so I can also lube that side as well? Thanks.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Great question to which I do not know the answer. I never took it apart that far.

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

Good Video. My reason for searching was to understand which side of the brake caliper mounting bracket did the washer go on the axle. I did not pay attention when disassembling. But the thing here is you sped up your video during this area of assembly, and it appeared you put 2 washers on, one on both sides of the bracket?? It's going to be a bummer if I find out there is, in fact, 2. 2004 Vstar 1100.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching! I do not know the answer off the top of my head. I'll look at the bike when i get home tonight and try to let you know.

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

So, first Thank you for your reply. I went out to the garage and looked again and what I see was there is a tapered bushing that kind of disappears into the wheel housing/ bearing area that did not happen to come out when I did my squeak search, my reason for taking apart. And after looking at your video frame for frame that's what you did, first slid the flat washer on the axle, then the brake caliper holder, then the tapered bushing. I bought it used so I was suspecting someone may have left it off. So Alls well now. Thanks again. Paul

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

@@rufusrunsgsp4610 awesome! I just got home and was about to go out to the garage. Glad you were able to dissect the video. Another great option to do in that situation is go to partzilla.com and look up the area of interest. They give a very detailed breakdown of what goes where.

[@davidpennington9125]

So the best balance I've ever had on a motorcycle tire actually get what's called balance beads basically sand that you just put in the tire and the faster the tire spins the better balance it's going to get basically

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yes indeed! Balance beads do work wonders. I put them in a couple of my trucks with the larger tires as well.

[@TheVeroneeLife]

Love the vids guy! Doing a series of upgrades to my Yamaha as well. I have the tire to go “dark side” on my bike. Did you take it to a bike shop to mount the tire? Did they give you any trouble about mounting a car tire on a bike rim? Thanks for any help.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching and the compliment! So I went through two tires. Bike shop wouldn't do either one. My local auto shop did both of them

[@TheVeroneeLife]

@@AGuyandHisProjects ok cool, thanks for the information. Doing the paint on mine currently. Can’t wait for riding weather again! You should sub, post a lot of interesting stuff!:)

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

@@TheVeroneeLife awesome and you are welcome. I'll check out your channel!

[@alankennedy8590]

So it's been a few months.......what's your opinion of going Darkside??? I have the exact same bike as you and I need a rear tire.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I have been waiting to do a review video because I have been waiting for an opportunity to ride in the rain! I live in AZ and our monsoons are ready to let the rain fly so should have a video soon. However to answer your question I love it! It is not as different as I thought it would be, yet every difference I have noticed has been a 100% improvement. After breaking the tire in anyway. Low speed standing/stability is increased, low speed leans I feel more solid with, everything at high speed is better as well. I have some railroad tracks by my house and have gone back and forth over them and I can "force" the tire to slip over them...but i have to encourage it to do so. Granted those particular ones never really gave me problems before either. I am really excited to give it a try in the rain as soon as i have an opportunity as for me, that was the main driving force for me to go darkside in the first place.

[@alankennedy8590]

@@AGuyandHisProjects Very very Interesting! I live in Michigan where the weather can change in a matter of minutes. I'm sure I'll have a chance to ride in the rain. The tire I'm looking at is a Westlake Rp18 of the same size as yours. BUT, I have (and like) the spoke wheels. Can I still run the same size as yours? Do I need a tube? And did the tire place give you crap about putting that tire on the rim? lol Thanks for the info!!!

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I believe you can do the spoke runs with a tube from my understanding. I read a lot of people complain about it though. But doable I think so

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

So is this possible with the spoked rims? As in, can it be done with a tube. And also, what psi air pressure are you finding best for riding and handling?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I would imagine if you get a inner seal for it you'd be fine

[@wrenchingenginegarage]

Is there any advantage of doing this “dark side” up grade? Handling? Better ride in case of rain? Softer ride?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Scientific data? No idea. I did enjoy it though. My favorite part of having the tire was in the rain, absolutely feel like I had more traction

[@racingsons]

Did you use any anti seize or lock tite on your bolts??

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

There are very few things I use loctite on. Antisieze is good on bolts that don't touch liquid for the most part. Here in AZ I don't typically use it but in the rest belt it can prove very helpful!

[@racingsons]

@@AGuyandHisProjects thanks great video. I live in Winnipeg Mb. Next change will be car tire. Our riding season is almost done.

[@dereksimpson1284]

I have an 05, that tired looks like it would make cornering all wonky. It looks squared off like a car tire

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

You have to try it!

[@macksimus9019]

@@AGuyandHisProjects what pressure do you recommend on the tire?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

@@macksimus9019 I think it will be different for everybody. I'd say start at 20psi and adjust up/down 3 psi at a time until you get where you like it

[@silverfoxx5]

What exhaust pipes are those? They look like Cobra Longs or Extra Longs. Researching new pipes for my V Star 1300.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching! Those are the cobra low boy shotguns if I remember correctly

[@kkhullar68]

Sorry seem to spamming you with messages....getting close to the tire replacement part...I just found a brand new Pirelli P600, 195/65-15 for just $50, will these be ok for my stock rims? What rim size should I look for if I want to move away from my spokes? chrome in pretty rough shape.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Did you ever get your fitment figured out?

[@alphiecaissie9659]

its been 9 months, do you still like the dark side, if so is there anything you don't like about it? I took my tiers off today for replacement . no big hurry for them yet there's still 12 to 16 inches of snow here in central New Brunswick Canada. lol

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yes I love it! I have quite literally zero regrets. More traction in the rain is my favorite aspect. It took a bit to get used to, felt a little squirming at first but after that, pure awesomeness

[@blupupher]

Wow, that is a horrible design for getting the rear wheel off. My VT1100 Shadow (also a shaft drive bike), you just jack up the back of the bike, disconnect rear brake rod (it is a non-hydraulic drum brake), remove the axle shaft, remove spacers, slide tire to the right (which disengages the shaft drive from the rim) and pull it out. No need to drain the fluid, lube the shaft etc. I went darkside on the Shadow and will never use another motorcycle tire on the rear of a cruiser or touring bike. 2 years and almost 8,000 miles and almost no treadwear, and I am a big guy that is hard on the throttle. Just bought a GL1500 and will go darkside when the time comes.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Heck yeah! I love being darkside! Sure does instigate some entertaining conversations in the parking lots as well haha

[@kkhullar68]

HI, I have original spoked rims on my 07 vstar 1100 custom (Yes I hate them too and the chrome on the rim also beyond help, what tire size should I go on those as the motorcycle tire currently is 170/80-15M , should/could I use the 195/65-15 also?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Being that I have only done this once I am in zero way an expert. What I can say is I have enjoyed my setup!

[@RT-lg3gd]

What kind of batwing fender do you have? I'm trying to install a batwing but don't know what mounts to use on my 1100 star.

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

It was a Tsukayu (possibly wrong spelling) it came with at the mounting hardware

[@marcotorres7631]

Hi, waht kind of handlebar do you heav? and what measure? and you had to change cables?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching! These were 12" Ape Hangers. I don't remember if I HAD to change cables. I did as the old ones were pretty far gone.

[@osvaldoquezada3328]

And what would be the air pressure for this 195/65/15 psi rim

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I ended up at 20psi

[@davidpennington9125]

It's the only way I ever balance a tire basically it's a small bag that you throw inside the tire and you just leave it in there it rotates and rolls to wherever it needs to be in the tire

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yes indeed! Works out fantstic!

[@rado_R1]

Question: where I can get same passenger seat like you have pls

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching and happy new year! Mine is an Ultimate seat. You'll have to google them to find their website. I love it!

[@billsauer3164]

He said we're gonna have to jack it up like 18 feet or something.. lol

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

gotta do what we gotta do :,D

[@samsungnote8913]

I need this tire! Please help!!! What is your type number. Size

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching! I cover the size/brand at 1:40

[@tatabear643]

Did you sell the spoke wheels already?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

This was two years ago lol. Yeah they are gone

[@jeffwalker1322]

You had it apart and didn’t grease the splines on the drive shaft ? Wth

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Good point, could have for the sake of the video.

[@kylewagner2305]

Know where I can find these castor rima

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Keep an eye on offer up and Facebook marketplace would probably be the best bet

[@Hillsidebandit2wheellife]

What kind of bags are tho and what size

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

I wish I could remember what size! They were Vikings though

[@williamriano2317]

Really man! You used size 195 65 15 that kind of the tire is for car? I have that doubt man, Greetings from Colombia

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yep! Its called going darkside! Give it a google

[@osvaldoquezada3328]

I have a v-star 1100 cc model 2009 classic I can use that type of tire too

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Nice! I've loved it for sure

[@liltjkilla99]

What kind of hard bags are those?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

They are from Viking, I don't remember exactly which model though, but I love them!

[@liltjkilla99]

@@AGuyandHisProjects i have soft bags right now but want hards. Ima see if i can find em

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Hard bags are so much nicer in my opinion!

[@samsungnote8913]

where do i get this?

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Thanks for watching! Any tire shop should be able to get it for you. I'm sure you can probably get it online at Amazon or wherever you typically shop. It is a fairly common tire

[@alwaysadventure707]

I watched the whole video to just see you take the actual shaft part off the tire and you never showed it....

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Lol, it probably fell off when I put the tire on the can or something and I didn't get it on camera. It just sits in place, might have to give a little wiggle but they come right off.

[@alwaysadventure707]

@@AGuyandHisProjects Got it! thanks for the vid. Back on the road!

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Awesome! That's what I like to hear

[@ogghostprepper9138]

Dude, where the f is your driveshaft cover?!

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

If others have them apparently I don't lol

[@ricardobayona6947]

You didnt show how to take it off the accelerator 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Yeah, chard to grt every detail and not end up having people complain about it being too long