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I like the Conti Twinduro TKC-80. They wear pretty well on the street, will go away faster in dirt riding with lots of wheel spin (what won't?). Good traction on and off road as well. How many miles do you ride in a year? __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rrrocketron64" wrote:

> > Would any one know the best rear tire to put on my KLR650. I do

almost

> all highway miles but still want to be able to hit the trails when I > want to.. My dunlpos only lasted one year. any suggestions? > > Thanks, >

When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, there is never a clear winner or one that can be considered the "best." I can, however, make a recommendation from my own experience, but whether they are the "best choice" for you is something that you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of the, uh - woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. It's a 50/50 tire that really works well on the street, and pretty decent in the rough stuff. My previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, 90% of which was street riding. Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an entirely different opinion. Hope this helps. Guy A16 Richmond, VA -----Original Message----- From: rrrocketron64 Sent: Nov 3, 2005 1:25 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Rear Tires? Would any one know the best rear tire to put on my KLR650. I do almost all highway miles but still want to be able to hit the trails when I want to.. My dunlpos only lasted one year. any suggestions? Thanks,

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rrrocketron64" wrote:

> > Would any one know the best rear tire to put on my KLR650. I do almost > all highway miles but still want to be able to hit the trails when I > want to.. My dunlpos only lasted one year. any suggestions? >

ONLY one year? I'm happy if I can go a whole riding season (about 10,000 miles) on one rear tire. The only off-road capable tire that has ever done that for me is a Kenda K270. I have come close on a Cheng Shin 858, which handles better. I would need two or three TKC80s to get through a season, and four MT21s. The Dunlop D606 is a great tire which will out last the Conti or the Pirelli.

I just buy the Dunlop K750 OEM tire. $53 bucks at the local dealer. Good for a year and that's fine with me. Next opinion ! Rick A17 "Guy B. Young II" wrote: When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, there is never a clear winner or one that can be considered the "best." I can, however, make a recommendation from my own experience, but whether they are the "best choice" for you is something that you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of the, uh - woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. It's a 50/50 tire that really works well on the street, and pretty decent in the rough stuff. My previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, 90% of which was street riding. Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an entirely different opinion. Hope this helps. Guy A16 Richmond, VA --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On 11/3/05, rrrocketron64 wrote:

> Would any one know the best rear tire to put on my KLR650. I do almost > all highway miles but still want to be able to hit the trails when I > want to.. My dunlpos only lasted one year. any suggestions?

I like the Kenda 270 @ $64/pair

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> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Guy B. Young II > Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 1:37 PM > To: rrrocketron64; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Rear Tires? > > > When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, there is > never a clear winner or one that can be considered the > "best." I can, however, make a recommendation from my own > experience, but whether they are the "best choice" for you is > something that you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. > > Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of the, uh - > woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. It's a 50/50 tire > that really works well on the street, and pretty decent in > the rough stuff. My previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, > 90% of which was street riding. > > Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an entirely > different opinion. > > Hope this helps. > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: rrrocketron64 > Sent: Nov 3, 2005 1:25 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Rear Tires? > > Would any one know the best rear tire to put on my KLR650. I > do almost > all highway miles but still want to be able to hit the trails when I > want to.. My dunlpos only lasted one year. any suggestions? > > Thanks, > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List > sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at:

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A couple of Guys and myself are running Duro's.. we like em' --- Rick McCauley wrote:

> I just buy the Dunlop K750 OEM tire. $53 bucks at > the local dealer. > Good for a year and that's fine with me. > > Next opinion ! > > Rick A17 > > "Guy B. Young II" wrote: > When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, > there is never a clear winner or one that can be > considered the "best." I can, however, make a > recommendation from my own experience, but whether > they are the "best choice" for you is something that > you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. > > Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of > the, uh - woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. > It's a 50/50 tire that really works well on the > street, and pretty decent in the rough stuff. My > previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, 90% of which > was street riding. > > Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an > entirely different opinion. > > Hope this helps. > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in > one click. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: >

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Scott, I called the dealer here and got the Kawasaki part # 41009-0002 Rick A17 scott quillen wrote: Wow! I tried to buy the OEM Dunlops at my local Kawi dealer...they said they couldn't get them...bummer! Scott Rick McCauley wrote: I just buy the Dunlop K750 OEM tire. $53 bucks at the local dealer. Good for a year and that's fine with me. Next opinion ! Rick A17 "Guy B. Young II" wrote: When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, there is never a clear winner or one that can be considered the "best." I can, however, make a recommendation from my own experience, but whether they are the "best choice" for you is something that you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of the, uh - woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. It's a 50/50 tire that really works well on the street, and pretty decent in the rough stuff. My previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, 90% of which was street riding. Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an entirely different opinion. Hope this helps. Guy A16 Richmond, VA --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]