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[Ronald Criswell]

606 is my favorite street knobby. Criswell

On Nov 23, 2006, at 11:24 AM, Jud Jones wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "keithwuenstel" > wrote: > > > > Hello all, I'm looking for some advice concerning a particular area > > regarding tire choices. Since picking up my '00 in '05 I've been > > running Gripsters which I like very much for my mostly road riding. > > I'm planning a trip into some unpaved remote areas (Labrador) in 07 > > and this brings up a problem: Being that they're *Tubeless* design > > these Gripsters are EXTREMELY difficult to break and seat the bead > > making 'beside the road' flat repair a big headache. Any alternative > > tire recommendations for this trip? > > > > Dunlop D606 will work great off-road, are decent on pavement, and > will outlast any of the > other DOT knobbies. The Kenda K270 and heng Shin 858s are good > economical choices with > good performance and excellent wear characteristics. Everything > else either costs too much > for what you get, or wears out too quickly. My story and I'm > stickin' to it. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John]

I've got Gripsters front and rear on mine, they do well on pavement and forest/gravel roads. No good for mud or sand, but nor am I. You can change them in the field, I carry 2 tire irons in a plastic drainpipe on my highway peg/guard at the front. Its not easy, specially without a center stand, but take your time, it will get done. Seems to me the hard part is getting wheels off in the field, tires to a large extent are tires. As well as a patch kit, I carry spare innertube and small 12volt pump. Have a great trip. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Arden Kysely]

IRC GP-110s are a good tire for on/off road work, Conti TKC-80s are better suited if the offroad is more than the onroad and are a very tough tire. Of the two, the bead is easier to break on the IRCs. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "keithwuenstel" wrote:

> > Hello all, I'm looking for some advice concerning a particular area > regarding tire choices. Since picking up my '00 in '05 I've been > running Gripsters which I like very much for my mostly road riding. > I'm planning a trip into some unpaved remote areas (Labrador) in 07 > and this brings up a problem: Being that they're *Tubeless* design > these Gripsters are EXTREMELY difficult to break and seat the bead > making 'beside the road' flat repair a big headache. Any alternative > tire recommendations for this trip? >

[Norm Keller]

>I'm planning a trip into some unpaved remote >areas (Labrador) in 07 >and this brings up a problem: Being that >they're *Tubeless* design >these Gripsters are EXTREMELY difficult to >break and seat the bead

Consider Kenda 270's as they work well on gravel and aren't a problem to mount/dismount "out there." HIH Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don S]

I can't comment on the K270 front tire but I will say that the K270 rear worked miracles on the gravel roads and is reasonable on pavement. The old stock Dunlop was scary on anything but pavement. After I put on the K270 rear and had a chance to test it on dirt, I no longer avoided dirt roads. I now purposely seek dirt roads. Keep an eye on you tire pressure regardless of what brand you use. Low pressure and high speed curves will get your attention in a negative way. Don Norm Keller wrote:

>I'm planning a trip into some unpaved remote >areas (Labrador) in 07 >and this brings up a problem: Being that >they're *Tubeless* design >these Gripsters are EXTREMELY difficult to >break and seat the bead

Consider Kenda 270's as they work well on gravel and aren't a problem to mount/dismount "out there." HIH Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[hardyreels]

anyone running Michelin Anakee tires on your KLR? If so have you worn a set or a rear out yet? I'm looking for some mileage stats on tires. Thank You

[hardyreels]

Looking for the best prices on tires in AK. If you can help please respond. Thanks

[hardyreels]

Anybody here from Anchorage, Wasilla, or Fairbanks AK. ?

[David Critchley]

I put a set on for the 4 Corners run, they have done 18,000 Km so far and look to have lots left. All pavement, tyre pressures of 34 and 42 psi, as I recall. I am going to change them out for a new set before going from one side to the other of Canada in May, but at some point they will be back on for local running. DC hardyreels wrote:

>anyone running Michelin Anakee tires on your KLR? > >If so have you worn a set or a rear out yet? > >I'm looking for some mileage stats on tires. > > >

[Mike Brodhead]

On Jan 21, 2007, at 3:42 PM, hardyreels wrote:

> anyone running Michelin Anakee tires on your KLR? > > If so have you worn a set or a rear out yet?

I'm running Anakees and love them so far, but I've less than 900 miles on the bike total, so no wear info to report. I'm doing about a 95/5 mix of street and sidewalk riding, rain or shine. No dirt or gravel yet. I chose the Anakees based on some reviews and my good experience with Michelin Pilot Power tires on the last bike. My usual approach for motorcycle tires is: * Always run a matched pair * Replace both at the same time * Don't run a patched or slimed tire for any longer than it takes to get to the shop for a replacement. * Sticky is good, wear rate be damned. I'm generally conservative in my gear/equipment choices, partly to make up for being occasionally stupid in my riding choices. --mkb [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]