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--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "snodeb" wrote:

> Need to replace stock rear, I can make a deal on a Continental > Enduro, big blocks,should be good on gravel. Anyone tried one? > Dave

If you're talking about the Twinduro TKC-80, I highly recommend them for a KLR tire. They handle quite well on dirt and gravel roads and still hang tough on the pavement. __Arden

Ron, I just installed one on the rear of my bike, and will probably get the front installed this w/e - IF - the wx cooperates (good old R'mond wx!!). The rear replaced an IRC 510, and the front will replace the OEM tire with a little over 8300 miles on it (still passed VA state inspection today!). First impression of the rear is - I like it. It runs smoother than the IRC and will definately tear up some dirt, but with traction. I haven't pushed it too hard yet in the corners because it's still scrubbing in + there's been a lot of black ice on the roads I travel to work on in the early a.m. The bike did a nice little waltz on me all over the place yesterday morning on one road, but it finally settled down and headed where I want it to. Also, a couple of friends of mine took a 6000 mile jaunt up into Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia this past summer. Both started out with new TKCs on their bikes. Their route included interstates, secondary, and mud/dirt/gravel roads. One of the fellas was from Luray and said his was toast; the other fella, from here in R'mond, still has a few miles to go before it is shot. From the accounts I heard, Mr. Luray was loaded down to the point that you couldn't see HIM from the rear. Both of their bikes sport aluminum panniers. Both have also said that they will be getting another set. Guy At 02:58 PM 2/5/04 -0600, ron criswell wrote:

>Anybody have any experience with these Continental TKC80 tires? I'm >looking for a replacement for my Dunlop 606 which I like but it wore >down quick on the street and is noisy. I like a more off road tire as >long as it has acceptable manners on the street and performs well in >sand, mud, and deep gravel. > >Criswell

So far...liking the TKC's (w/heavy duty tubes) alot. They were replacements for the D606's which were Outstanding offroad, & long wearing. After looking around, the TKC's seemed the best available compromise to still have some fun on the street, while not forgetting this KLR's intended purpose of 75% off tha road. Not disappointed after 1500ish miles of mostly offroad (Florida sand/clay/mud). You'll notice an immediate difference on your first offroad ride with the TKC's, they're Not D606's but...not bad atall...especially considering that you can once again achieve near insane lean angles on the street. The adjustment offroad was alot easier than I thought it'd be. The Conti's hook up relatively well...big time better than the stockers. Not to say the D606's won't find their way back but...the TKC's were a nice surprise offroad & amp; Solid onroad. Did up a short review between the two...pending publishing...I think. All best. Scott A14 "thunderdog" Sorrento, FL In a message dated 2/5/2004 7:06:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, ron.criswell@... writes:

> Anybody have any experience with these Continental TKC80 tires? I'm > looking for a replacement for my Dunlop 606 which I like but it wore > down quick on the street and is noisy. I like a more off road tire as > long as it has acceptable manners on the street and performs well in > sand, mud, and deep gravel. > > Criswell >

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--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Guy B. Young II" wrote: From the accounts I heard, Mr. Luray was loaded down to

> the point that you couldn't see HIM from the rear.

HEY! I resemble that remark! :^) Both of their bikes

> sport aluminum panniers. Both have also said that they will be

getting

> another set.

Yep, the TKC80s were excellent tars, IMHO. Suprisingly sticky in turns on asphalt, no squirreliness. Pat "Dulcinea" A13 KLR650 "Zeke" K2 V Strom "Tri-X" DR350SEX

I highly recommend the TKC80s. I have them now for 1500 miles (front & rear) and they are stable on the freeway, fairly quiet, corner very well on twisty highways, even when rainy, and--of course--are excellent in the dirt. They seem to fit perfectly what the KLR is made for. Wear seems about average; don't expect more than 3,000 mi for the rear tire. I'll definitely buy them again. Carsten A17 --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, ron criswell wrote:

> Anybody have any experience with these Continental TKC80 tires? I'm > looking for a replacement for my Dunlop 606 which I like but it wore > down quick on the street and is noisy. I like a more off road tire

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> long as it has acceptable manners on the street and performs well in > sand, mud, and deep gravel. > > Criswell

Is anyone really worried about tire noise on a KLR? Me thinks not and we shouldn't be. If one could indeed find a rubber that is good on all surfaces as described below, I applaud them. However, as we are cursed with the "dual-purpose" role in which we have chosen, we are blessed/cursed with the rubber with which we are provided. That being said, if you find a good tire, stick (pun intended) with it. However, it is to each their own to find the skin that keeps the paint off the paivement and/or dirt. I am not satisfied with the stock tires in any way and prefer dust and dirt to quiet country roads, but to go left or right of the Kawasaki rubber's intended purpose is a dicision I alone must make. It's a "dual purpose" bike! Live with it! Smoke Em, and Burn Em! Rubber is cheap...flesh aint. You decide. Later all. Derm --- klr650a17l wrote:

> I highly recommend the TKC80s. I have them now for > 1500 miles (front > & rear) and they are stable on the freeway, fairly > quiet, corner very > well on twisty highways, even when rainy, and--of > course--are > excellent in the dirt. They seem to fit perfectly > what the KLR is > made for. Wear seems about average; don't expect > more than 3,000 mi > for the rear tire. I'll definitely buy them again. > > Carsten > A17 > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, ron criswell > > wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with these Continental > TKC80 tires? I'm > > looking for a replacement for my Dunlop 606 which > I like but it wore > > down quick on the street and is noisy. I like a > more off road tire > as > > long as it has acceptable manners on the street > and performs well in > > sand, mud, and deep gravel. > > > > Criswell > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris > Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > >

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The chains did not break at the master link. Debris got between the sprocket and chain (granite and mining ore - strong stuff). I also ride in rocky areas here in the SW. Mike Torst Las Vegas

> -----Original Message----- > From: pdstreeter@... [mailto:pdstreeter@...] > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 11:23 AM > To: Mike Torst > Subject: Re: : Re: Sprocket Question and why/what I am doing > > > > > > Well, good luck! Just out of curiosity, where did the chains break? At > the master link? Have you tried rivet type master links instead of the > standard clip type? > > Paul > >