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--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike T" wrote:

> I just acquired an IRC GP110 front tire. I look at it. I think

mounting it

> 'backwards' would work better. Any thoughts on my hunch from other

IRC GP110

> front tire users? I am also considering the installation of a rim

lock. I think that Jake, Sagebrush web site, mentions something about the IRC GP110 mounted backwards (front tire), in his section on how to set up the KLR? Take a look, maybe even talk to him or email him. Bill

z89101@... wrote:

>I just acquired an IRC GP110 front tire. I look at it. I think mounting it >'backwards' would work better. > > I am also considering the installation of a rim lock. I >am thinking about mounting it directly opposite of the tire stem. >

If you are going to bother, why not fit two? Put the two rim locks almost opposite each other, 90deg off the valve stem. Putting one rim lock a spoke off of exactly opposite will offset the weight of the valve stem. I did this, and only needed a .5oz weight to balance the front wheel. And with twin rimlocks, you can ride a flat without the bead breaking loose.

> I do not >like unsprung weight so I wonder if it is of value if I do not go below 14 >psi when I decide to get into soft/loose off-road material. Experiences on >this point (minimum psi in sand/mud) are also desired. >

Totally depends on your tire. GP110 has a pliable carcass compared to a D606, but with rimlocks you could go to 12 or 10psi and improve your soft-terrain traction.

> Finally, I plan on using the THICK and HEAVY Bridgestone HD >3.00/21 tube. >

I've cracked and dented a stock KLR front rim without getting a pinch flat. The heavy tubes are great.

> how >much pressure seems to be the best - I am thinking very-high 30's. > > > >

I run the maximum pressure for the highway.

> >

-- Devon Brooklyn, NY A15-Z '01 KLR650 '81 SR500 cafe racer "The truth's not too popular these days....." Arnold Schwarzenneger, in The Running Man

Mike, I have had my front GP110 mounted backwards for over 9000 miles with no ill handling effects or wear issues (thanks for the tip Jake). I think I have another 6 to 7000 miles left before it hits the wear marks. It handles ok off-road when aired down but watch yourself in sand or mud. Nice road manners with the cool Stuka JU-87 dive bomber howl everyone mentions when leaned over. I use 33 psi for the road and 18 to 20psi for off-road (no rim locks). John Lyon > top poster looking for a good rainsuit --- Mike T wrote:

> I just acquired an IRC GP110 front tire. I look at > it. I think mounting it > 'backwards' would work better. Any thoughts on my > hunch from other IRC GP110 > front tire users?...............................

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At 11:21 AM 12/8/03 -0800, John Lyon wrote:

>I have had my front GP110 mounted backwards for over >9000 miles with no ill handling effects or wear issues >(thanks for the tip Jake). I think I have another 6 to >7000 miles left before it hits the wear marks.

John, which of these rear tires are you using? IRC GP-110 rear 4.60S-17 IRC GP-110 rear 5.10S-17 TIA & Ride safe, Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@... http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/

I am selling my 97 KLR-650. It is posted on: http://members.visi.net/~dlhill/bike/index.htm The bike is in great shape with only 5820 miles. Please see bike page for more details or email me. I will add pictures as soon. $2800 Negotiable. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]