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I managed to get around 6800 kms out of the rear stock Dunlops on my 02 klr before I started to worry about them. The front looked like it had at least a couple more thou left on it. I switched both to Kenda's and couldn't be happier. RedRyder

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "crew262002" wrote: > I bought a 2002 KLR in May and have put about 5500km on it since. > The center line of the rear tire is starting to look a little thin so > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average lifespan of the > stock rear tire? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Mike

What I've read here so far suggests 4000-5000 miles is about it, so you're in the ballpark. I'm sure I'll have to replace the one on my new '03 before spring to have enough tire for a real roadtrip.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "crew262002" wrote: > I bought a 2002 KLR in May and have put about 5500km on it since. > The center line of the rear tire is starting to look a little thin so > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average lifespan of the > stock rear tire? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Mike

Is that not like... 3,300 miles or so ? I would say you got your money worth, with around 1400 miles on my OEM's the rear is looking kinda thin, can wait till next year thou. I do not tour, and highway is mostly just to get someplace im headed if I cant find a more better (fun) route. I am looking at the Kenda K270's for my riding styles. But still open to other tires at this time. Rather wear out tires that actually work offroading, than have tires that last a long time but are useless in the softer substances out in da woods eh. Dooden

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "crew262002" wrote: > I bought a 2002 KLR in May and have put about 5500km on it since. > The center line of the rear tire is starting to look a little thin so > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average lifespan of the > stock rear tire? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Mike

I bought my A12 with 4000 miles on it. It had a brand new K270, so I assume the original tire was done. I pushed the original front to 9k before replacing it with a K270, it had cupped out and was really ready at about 7k. FWIW, the Kenda now on the rear has done 8500 miles and still has a little knobbage, although not much.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "crew262002" wrote: > I bought a 2002 KLR in May and have put about 5500km on it since. > The center line of the rear tire is starting to look a little thin so > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average lifespan of the > stock rear tire? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Mike

In my past experiences of living mostly broke, I've found you can get amazing mileage out of any tire if you don't my a few treads showing, and a lot of patches. Dave dooden wrote:Is that not like... 3,300 miles or so ? I would say you got your money worth, with around 1400 miles on my OEM's the rear is looking kinda thin, can wait till next year thou. I do not tour, and highway is mostly just to get someplace im headed if I cant find a more better (fun) route. I am looking at the Kenda K270's for my riding styles. But still open to other tires at this time. Rather wear out tires that actually work offroading, than have tires that last a long time but are useless in the softer substances out in da woods eh. Dooden

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "crew262002" wrote: > I bought a 2002 KLR in May and have put about 5500km on it since. > The center line of the rear tire is starting to look a little thin so > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average lifespan of the > stock rear tire? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Mike 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 . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos, & more faith.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

discountmotorcycletire.com can get the irc gp110 for 55.00.. see below.. Ok I can get you that tire in 5 to 10 business days, your cost is $55.00, part number is IRC-1302. If this is something that you want to order you can give our sales dept. a call @ 1-800-654-0565. Thanks

----- Original Message ----- From: "matthew" To: "info" Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 9:47 AM Subject: Re: IRC tire info > 130x80x17 just a rear one for now.. whats the price on > em? thanks, > --- info wrote: > > I don't have them in stock, but I can get them. > > What sizes were you looking > > for? > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "matthew" > > To: > > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 8:37 AM > > Subject: IRC tire info > > > > > > > Can you get an IRC GP 110? I dont see any on your > > site.. > > > > > > ===== > > > Matthew > > > Orlando FL > > >