widget verse apps & differance???? (nklr)

[RobertWichert]

I have 18000 miles on my '06. I have been through one set of stock tires and two sets of TKC 80s. I replace tires WAY before they are worn out (the stock tires were barely worn), but front tire "wedging" (what do you call the phenomenon where the front tire gets angled knobs?) is too much for me long before the tire is worn out. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/20/2012 6:39 AM, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mark ward]

Wedging, isn't that do to Poor air pressure?

--- On Fri, 4/20/12, RobertWichert wrote: From: RobertWichert Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tires To: "Thomas Komjathy" Cc: "DSN KLR650" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, April 20, 2012, 3:33 PM I have 18000 miles on my '06. I have been through one set of stock tires and two sets of TKC 80s. I replace tires WAY before they are worn out (the stock tires were barely worn), but front tire "wedging" (what do you call the phenomenon where the front tire gets angled knobs?) is too much for me long before the tire is worn out. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/20/2012 6:39 AM, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

There is another name for it, and yes, maybe air pressure can contribute to it, but I think it is mainly due to street use and hard braking, which I do. I do not use the rear brake at all on the street (opposite off road, if I remember) so I use the front tire a lot. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/20/2012 8:35 AM, mark ward wrote: > Wedging, isn't that do to Poor air pressure? > > --- On *Fri, 4/20/12, RobertWichert //* wrote: > > > From: RobertWichert > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tires > To: "Thomas Komjathy" > Cc: "DSN KLR650" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: Friday, April 20, 2012, 3:33 PM > > I have 18000 miles on my '06. I have been through one set of stock > tires and two sets of TKC 80s. I replace tires WAY before they are > worn > out (the stock tires were barely worn), but front tire "wedging" > (what > do you call the phenomenon where the front tire gets angled > knobs?) is > too much for me long before the tire is worn out. > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 4/20/2012 6:39 AM, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a > better > > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > http://us.mc814.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dskllc%40cox.net> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Glenn Sturley]

Hi Thonas, I have had my KLR650C for nearly 2 years and had Dunlop D606 on the front and rear. The front wore out quickly and made a lot of noise. The rear gave lots of mileage (over 5000 miles)and good grip on all surfaces. I now have a Duro on the front and a D606 on the rear. I haven't had any issues with either on all surfaces except sand which I haven't ridden on. Regards Glenn [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

Even though the Dunlop 606 has gotten a lot more expensive lately, it is still a lot cheaper than a TKC80, and is a much better tire, IMO, fully the equal of the TKC on pavement, better off-road, and usually longer-lasting. Another alternative would be the kenda 784, about $40 less than the TKC. I really don't understand how these overpriced, overrated German tires command such a following.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[David Bowden]

The Kenda's on my new bike dont say which model they are. They dont look very dirt oriented though and i plan on ordering some 606's for it of they will fit. Its an XT225.

On Apr 20, 2012 7:55 PM, "Jud" wrote: > ** > > > Even though the Dunlop 606 has gotten a lot more expensive lately, it is > still a lot cheaper than a TKC80, and is a much better tire, IMO, fully the > equal of the TKC on pavement, better off-road, and usually longer-lasting. > Another alternative would be the kenda 784, about $40 less than the TKC. > > I really don't understand how these overpriced, overrated German tires > command such a following. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy > wrote: > > > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been getting > from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Are you saying that the D 606 is better than the TKC 80 on pavement? Really? Have you tried them both? Seriously? That goes against all of my brain washing. Heil Conti! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/20/2012 7:55 PM, Jud wrote: > > Even though the Dunlop 606 has gotten a lot more expensive lately, it > is still a lot cheaper than a TKC80, and is a much better tire, IMO, > fully the equal of the TKC on pavement, better off-road, and usually > longer-lasting. Another alternative would be the kenda 784, about $40 > less than the TKC. > > I really don't understand how these overpriced, overrated German tires > command such a following. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Thomas Komjathy > wrote: > > > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

To answer your questions in order: 1. No 2. Still no 3. Yes 4. No. When I tried the TKCs, I was howling with laughter at the guy who spent almost three hundred bucks to get these tires on his bike.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Are you saying that the D 606 is better than the TKC 80 on pavement? > Really? Have you tried them both? Seriously? > > That goes against all of my brain washing. > > Heil Conti! > > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > >

[ron criswell]

I'm with Jud. Didn't like the TKC's.....wore too quickley. Love 606's, great in mud sand and gravel. Seem to work fine on street (but noisy). Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Apr 20, 2012, at 10:06 PM, RobertWichert wrote: > Are you saying that the D 606 is better than the TKC 80 on pavement? > Really? Have you tried them both? Seriously? > > That goes against all of my brain washing. > > Heil Conti! > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 4/20/2012 7:55 PM, Jud wrote: > > > > Even though the Dunlop 606 has gotten a lot more expensive lately, it > > is still a lot cheaper than a TKC80, and is a much better tire, IMO, > > fully the equal of the TKC on pavement, better off-road, and usually > > longer-lasting. Another alternative would be the kenda 784, about $40 > > less than the TKC. > > > > I really don't understand how these overpriced, overrated German tires > > command such a following. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > , Thomas Komjathy > > wrote: > > > > > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a better > > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > > > > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > > > DSK L.L.C. > > > dskllc@... > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

I typically refer to that as "scalloping" and many things contribute to it. Low pressure, hard braking and soft front suspension all contribute to it. To minimize it, run higher pressures in the front on the street and stiffen up your front end, either with progressive springs or longer spacers. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "RobertWichert" To: "mark ward" Cc: "Thomas Komjathy" , "DSN KLR650" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 9:31:52 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tires There is another name for it, and yes, maybe air pressure can contribute to it, but I think it is mainly due to street use and hard braking, which I do. I do not use the rear brake at all on the street (opposite off road, if I remember) so I use the front tire a lot. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 4/20/2012 8:35 AM, mark ward wrote: > Wedging, isn't that do to Poor air pressure? > > --- On *Fri, 4/20/12, RobertWichert /< robert@... >/* wrote: > > > From: RobertWichert < robert@... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tires > To: "Thomas Komjathy" < klrsisfiddy@... > > Cc: "DSN KLR650" < dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Friday, April 20, 2012, 3:33 PM > > I have 18000 miles on my '06. I have been through one set of stock > tires and two sets of TKC 80s. I replace tires WAY before they are > worn > out (the stock tires were barely worn), but front tire "wedging" > (what > do you call the phenomenon where the front tire gets angled > knobs?) is > too much for me long before the tire is worn out. > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 4/20/2012 6:39 AM, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > > > I'm considering mounting a set of Conti, TCKs on the KLR as a > better > > tread for off road use. What kind of mileage have you guys been > > getting from these tires. Currently I'm running Metzeler Tourance. > > > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > < http://us.mc814.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dskllc%40cox.net > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]