Motocross or DP tires?

FastDoc · 04-24-2009, 11:51 AM

I think my stock tires will only last about 1,000 miles, and I'm half way there now. I ride the bike 99% in the dirt, but would also like to use it to commute to work and around town.

I'd kinda like to get aggressive motocross knobbies as almost all of my riding will still be in the dirt, but I wonder if they will be too squirmy on the pavement.

I figure if I had better tires, I would not have biffed the other day and my shoulder would not be sore right now :? .

I have seen some tires (Bridgestones?) that are very aggressive but still street legal. 90%/10% off/on types, but they were pricey.

katoranger · 04-24-2009, 01:01 PM

These may be you ticket. Kenda K760 TRAK MASTER II

80/20 tire. I have not ridden them on the street, but they are priced affordably. Not sure what speeds you ride on the street, but if you are less the 50mph I think it would be okay. Watch out for wet roads.

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=200_239_241

Allen

FastDoc · 04-24-2009, 01:08 PM

That's the ticket! Thanks for the link.

katoranger · 04-24-2009, 01:10 PM

They ship fast with reasonable costs from there too. You might want to order some spare tubes at the same time.

Allen

FastDoc · 04-24-2009, 01:15 PM

How wide a rear tire can I go with?

katoranger · 04-24-2009, 01:35 PM

I think the 110/100-18 fits with no mods and the 120 may need to have the chainguard modded some to fit. No more than a 120 though.

The stocker is about a 105. I would get the 100/100-18 or 110/100-18 and the 80/100-21 for the front.

Allen

BUG · 04-24-2009, 04:03 PM

I just ordered a set of Kenda K760's, 110/100x18 and 80/100x21 on Monday but do not have them yet.

Ordered from Rocky Mountain, i had a bad experience with them back in the late 90's and said i would never order from them again but the current promos were too good to pass up, 10% off if you order two or more tires, a $10 discount if you order $100 or more and shipping is free over $100.

katoranger · 04-24-2009, 04:17 PM

I had good service from Rocky Mountain too.

Both shipped quickly. It is really hard to beat the prices at Americanmototire.

FastDoc · 04-24-2009, 04:21 PM

I ordered the tires, heavyweight tubes, and rim strips. I also bought tire irons. I've never changed motorcycle tires before but I figure it's nothing a lot of hard work and cursing can't accomplish. :x

Cal25 · 04-24-2009, 04:32 PM

1+ on the rim strips. Mine were so thin they did not want to stay in place. The next time I opened up the back tire, I put a good rim strip on. No problem ligning the hole up for the valve stem.

I usually lay the wheel flat on the ground on a piece of carpet. Make sure the bead is loose from the rim. I put my knees on the tire's sidewall at about 4 0'clock and 8 o'clock. start at the top when taking the tire off and try to finish at the top when putting the tire back on.

Bet there is some good videos on You Tube come to think of it.

AZ200cc · 04-25-2009, 12:58 AM

Hell that site helped me, I like those tires and the prices are fair.
You should do a review for us DOC

katoranger · 04-25-2009, 04:06 PM

Couple of good irons and it is not too bad to change the tires.

I did the front in about 20 minutes on Wednesday.

Allen

04-24-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Motocross or DP tires? I think my stock tires will only last about 1,000 miles, and I'm half way there now. I ride the bike 99% in the dirt, but would also like to use it to commute to work and around town. I'd kinda like to get aggressive motocross knobbies as almost all of my riding will still be in the dirt, but I wonder if they will be too squirmy on the pavement. I figure if I had better tires, I would not have biffed the other day and my shoulder would not be sore right now :? . I have seen some tires (Bridgestones?) that are very aggressive but still street legal. 90%/10% off/on types, but they were pricey. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	These may be you ticket. Kenda K760 TRAK MASTER II 80/20 tire. I have not ridden them on the street, but they are priced affordably. Not sure what speeds you ride on the street, but if you are less the 50mph I think it would be okay. Watch out for wet roads. http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=200_239_241 Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-24-2009, 01:08 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's the ticket! Thanks for the link. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-24-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	They ship fast with reasonable costs from there too. You might want to order some spare tubes at the same time. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	How wide a rear tire can I go with? __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-24-2009, 01:35 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think the 110/100-18 fits with no mods and the 120 may need to have the chainguard modded some to fit. No more than a 120 though. The stocker is about a 105. I would get the 100/100-18 or 110/100-18 and the 80/100-21 for the front. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#7
BUG Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United States Posts: 144	I just ordered a set of Kenda K760's, 110/100x18 and 80/100x21 on Monday but do not have them yet. Ordered from Rocky Mountain, i had a bad experience with them back in the late 90's and said i would never order from them again but the current promos were too good to pass up, 10% off if you order two or more tires, a $10 discount if you order $100 or more and shipping is free over $100.
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04-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had good service from Rocky Mountain too. Both shipped quickly. It is really hard to beat the prices at Americanmototire. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-24-2009, 04:21 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I ordered the tires, heavyweight tubes, and rim strips. I also bought tire irons. I've never changed motorcycle tires before but I figure it's nothing a lot of hard work and cursing can't accomplish. :x __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-24-2009, 04:32 PM	#10
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	1+ on the rim strips. Mine were so thin they did not want to stay in place. The next time I opened up the back tire, I put a good rim strip on. No problem ligning the hole up for the valve stem. I usually lay the wheel flat on the ground on a piece of carpet. Make sure the bead is loose from the rim. I put my knees on the tire's sidewall at about 4 0'clock and 8 o'clock. start at the top when taking the tire off and try to finish at the top when putting the tire back on. Bet there is some good videos on You Tube come to think of it.
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04-25-2009, 12:58 AM	#11
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Hell that site helped me, I like those tires and the prices are fair. You should do a review for us DOC __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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04-25-2009, 04:06 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Couple of good irons and it is not too bad to change the tires. I did the front in about 20 minutes on Wednesday. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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