duro hf904: low pressure tube failure analysis

[mr_trail_goon@yahoo.com]

Any one on the list made a swap to aftermarket handlebars? Any reccomendations? Swamp Thing sees about 20% road, 80% dirt/trails, and some technical riding demonstrated on an occasional basis. Thanks in advance.

[Jim Keal]

I will second Jake's opinion: The Duro is an excellent tire! and cheap. -Jim Duluth

>From: jake_sagebrush@... >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] DURO HF904: low pressure tube failure analysis >Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 18:30:25 -0000 > >Looking further at the pattern of scuff marks on the tube RE my >previous posting. I always mark the place on a new tire where the >plies overlap, and position it 180 degrees from the valve stem. At >18psi, the tire torqued around on the rim, and the tube tried to >follow it, gripped by the molded-in strips on the inside. After >patches allowed a slow leak, a catastrophic failure occurred: pullout >of the valve stem. IF YOU MUST run the HF904 soft, best to drill >the rim and install a rim lock (which makes changing tires a B**CH!) >or install bead screws, like ice racers and hill climbers use. Do not >despair, the HF904 is a thoroughly competent tire on street and dirt; >my experience confirms its traction capabilities off-road! They seem >to hook up better on loose surfaces if left at listed PSI. > Jake > > >Checkout Dual Sport News at >http://www.dualsportnews.com >Be part of the Adventure! > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > >Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com >Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com >List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[Dale Johnson]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., mr_trail_goon@y... wrote:

> Any one on the list made a swap to aftermarket handlebars? Any > reccomendations? Swamp Thing sees about 20% road, 80% dirt/trails, > and some technical riding demonstrated on an occasional basis. > Thanks in advance.

Renthal Deserts