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avon distanzia tires
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2001 9:44 am
by Vernon Cooke
Anyone out there try the Avon AM43 and AM 44 Distanzia Tires for street?
Vernon
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2001 10:47 am
by sim_n_o@yahoo.com
I just replaced the rear stocker on my bike. I have a couple of
hundred miles on it. I like it. It does alright on dirt rodes.
Horrible on wet grass, but few do well here. I changed it my self and
found it to be pretty easy to do. I could not find the yellow stamp
that signifies the light spot on some tires. It seems to be balanced
well though, at least up to 90mph which is as fast as I've had it
with the new rubber, and as fast as I'll ever need to go. I think my
milage has increased a bit since the change too. I went with the
140/30/17. It fits well and allowed me to go back to the stock front
sprocket.
Joe
A-12"blue Goose"
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Vernon Cooke wrote:
> Anyone out there try the Avon AM43 and AM 44 Distanzia Tires for
street?
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> Vernon
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2001 12:34 pm
by TLrydr@aol.com
In a message dated 8/13/01 9:45:58 AM EST, CookeV@... writes:
<< Anyone out there try the Avon AM43 and AM 44 Distanzia Tires for street? >>
Were like iron and stick like glue, Friend of mine has them on this KLR.
SUPER good street tire, He says there good in the dirt, But i didnt get to
try them in the dirt, Just his word, But what a street tire, Like R compound
(feels like).
Mike
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 5:53 am
by slar676
Getting ready to do a long trip this summer... I am getting the KLR
ready to go and in doing so ordered a set of Gripsters from
USAMoto.com.
They were not able to obtain the Gripsters but substituted the
Distanzia tires for basically the same price which is 10%off list of
the Gripsters.
I have no idea whether this is a good price or not but I saw quite a
few posts on tires of late and thought I would throw this in if
anyone is interested in the Distanzias.
Steve Larson
01 KLR 650
00 Vn 800
01 R1150GS
avon distanzia tires
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 6:26 am
by slar676
Getting ready to do a long trip this summer... I am getting the KLR
ready to go and in doing so ordered a set of Gripsters from
USAMoto.com.
They were not able to obtain the Gripsters but substituted the
Distanzia tires for basically the same price which is 10%off list of
the Gripsters.
I have no idea whether this is a good price or not but I saw quite a
few posts on tires of late and thought I would throw this in if
anyone is interested in the Distanzias.
Steve Larson
01 KLR 650
00 Vn 800
01 R1150GS
avon distanzia tires
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 8:22 am
by strathound
Yeah, I'm interested in what people think of the Distanzia as well.
I'm also considering a set of Michelins:
Michelin T66X and T66 Dual Sport Tires
http://www.accwhse.com/photos/michelin_t66.gif
Michael
A11
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote:
> Getting ready to do a long trip this summer... I am getting the KLR
> ready to go and in doing so ordered a set of Gripsters from
> USAMoto.com.
>
> They were not able to obtain the Gripsters but substituted the
> Distanzia tires for basically the same price which is 10%off list
of
> the Gripsters.
>
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 8:26 am
by strathound
Ooops, just noticed these are tubeless. Perhaps these then:
Michelin Sirac Dual Sport Tire
http://www.accwhse.com/photos/michelin_sirac.gif
Michael
A11
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "strathound" wrote:
> Yeah, I'm interested in what people think of the Distanzia as well.
> I'm also considering a set of Michelins:
>
> Michelin T66X and T66 Dual Sport Tires
>
http://www.accwhse.com/photos/michelin_t66.gif
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> Michael
> A11
>
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 8:51 am
by Mark St.Hilaire, Sr
I put the Distanzia's on during this winter. (Well, the dealer did.) I
only have about 200 miles on them because the snow and freezing rain
started up again just when I thought it was all over with, but I liked
them. The Distanzia's are tubeless also, you just use tubes. I got the
Moose heavy duty 21" front, and Metzler 17" rear tubes from Fred...
Wise men still seek Him...
Mark St.Hilaire, Sr
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 9:18 am
by Ralph Hanson
If you want a great "road" tire for the KLR, look at the Metzeler
Tourances. Much, much better handling on the road and quieter to boot. My
local shop was willing to match the mailorder price from one of the major
catalogs. Don't worry about them being tube or tubeless, you can still use
the tube.
Ralph
Ralph E. Hanson
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99 KLR 650
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2002 11:08 pm
by Thomas Baumen
I mounted a 3.25 front on the KLR(ratzilla) last month and have about
500 miles on it now. The handling was different with the new bigger
tire.
Today I moved the fork tubes up 1/2 inch in the triple clamps and took
it for a ride. It really made a difference. I can push it hard on
pavement and it corners well. The tires seem to stick well on dry
pavement at good lean angles. I like the tires. These must be a kick
to run street tires on.
About modifying our bikes. When I bought RATZILLA it came with IMS
cleat foot pegs ,Aceribis high fender and a super trap. The carb had
been jetted and fork springs had been changed. I added a Moose bash
plate and heated grips.
I never had a stock KLR so I wouldn't know what I am missing but I
like this bike with the mods that have been made.
Tom
