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[Robert Kochen]

Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions. I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR. A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R. I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR. Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[Michael Martin]

Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html  The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standoutnet.com/extras/mike/motorcycles/klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions. I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR. A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R. I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR. Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[RobertWichert]

I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time. They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road. YMMV They don't last very long though. I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote: Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group! I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee. com/klr650faq. html The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standout net.com/extras/ mike/motorcycles /klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel. I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road. They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted. YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions. I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR. A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R. I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR. Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[Harry Seifert]

What pressures are you running?  And how much weight is the bike carrying?

On Jun 14, 2010, at 3:34 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote:Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee. com/klr650faq. html   The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standout net.com/extras/ mike/motorcycles /klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro  Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions.  I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR.  A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R.  I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR.  Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[RobertWichert]

I run stock pressures on the street, because the dealer yells at me if I change them.  21 front, 28 rear, I think. It's just me and probably 10 lbs of crap on the back.  I weigh 180Lb. Sometimes more, mostly not. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 6/14/2010 5:51 PM, Harry Seifert wrote: What pressures are you running?  And how much weight is the bike carrying? On Jun 14, 2010, at 3:34 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote: Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee. com/klr650faq. html   The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standout net.com/extras/ mike/motorcycles /klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions.  I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR.  A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R.  I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR.  Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[Harry Seifert]

In spite of what the dealer says, you just may pick up a thousand or so additional miles from your tires if you put in an additional 2 - 3 PSIG at each end.  My stock tires on the '99 were gone at 3K miles....and I'm at 260#.   I ran 28/33 in my original '06 tires and got 4500K miles outta them before they were too bad to ride on.  Ya gotta remember, these vatos want to sell you stuff.  Low pressures on tires makes 'em wear out quicker, then they get to sell you more stuff.  

On Jun 14, 2010, at 6:10 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I run stock pressures on the street, because the dealer yells at me if I change them.  21 front, 28 rear, I think. It's just me and probably 10 lbs of crap on the back.  I weigh 180Lb. Sometimes more, mostly not. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 5:51 PM, Harry Seifert wrote: What pressures are you running?  And how much weight is the bike carrying? On Jun 14, 2010, at 3:34 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote: Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee. com/klr650faq. html   The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standout net.com/extras/ mike/motorcycles /klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions.  I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR.  A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R.  I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR.  Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1041065429 p {margin:0;}"got 4500K miles outta them" 4500K = 4,500,000 4.5 MILLION miles!?!? I'm buyin' a set of those! -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Harry Seifert" To: "RobertWichert" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 6:27:41 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   In spite of what the dealer says, you just may pick up a thousand or so additional miles from your tires if you put in an additional 2 - 3 PSIG at each end.  My stock tires on the '99 were gone at 3K miles....and I'm at 260#.   I ran 28/33 in my original '06 tires and got 4500K miles outta them before they were too bad to ride on.  Ya gotta remember, these vatos want to sell you stuff.  Low pressures on tires makes 'em wear out quicker, then they get to sell you more stuff.   On Jun 14, 2010, at 6:10 PM, RobertWichert wrote: [quote] I run stock pressures on the street, because the dealer yells at me if I change them.  21 front, 28 rear, I think. It's just me and probably 10 lbs of crap on the back.  I weigh 180Lb. Sometimes more, mostly not. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 5:51 PM, Harry Seifert wrote: What pressures are you running?  And how much weight is the bike carrying? On Jun 14, 2010, at 3:34 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote: Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html   The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standoutnet.com/extras/mike/motorcycles/klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions.  I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR.  A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R.  I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR.  Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

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[stuart sullivan]

Me also 32 front 35 or 36 back TKCs,then let some out for the dirt of course,also if you mostly ride road then get a more road oriented tire,It's not Rocket science Gentleman.                                              Stu. CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com To: robert@... From: bseifert71@... Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:27:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   In spite of what the dealer says, you just may pick up a thousand or so additional miles from your tires if you put in an additional 2 - 3 PSIG at each end.  My stock tires on the '99 were gone at 3K miles....and I'm at 260#.   I ran 28/33 in my original '06 tires and got 4500K miles outta them before they were too bad to ride on.  Ya gotta remember, these vatos want to sell you stuff.  Low pressures on tires makes 'em wear out quicker, then they get to sell you more stuff.  

On Jun 14, 2010, at 6:10 PM, RobertWichert wrote: [quote] I run stock pressures on the street, because the dealer yells at me if I change them.  21 front, 28 rear, I think. It's just me and probably 10 lbs of crap on the back.  I weigh 180Lb. Sometimes more, mostly not. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== On 6/14/2010 5:51 PM, Harry Seifert wrote: What pressures are you running?  And how much weight is the bike carrying? On Jun 14, 2010, at 3:34 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== On 6/14/2010 2:02 PM, Michael Martin wrote: Hi Robert, Welcome to the KLR group!  I've had mine for three years now, and there is a great group of KLR riders here. One of the first things I found on the web after I bought my bike was the KLU\R FAQ: http://www.bigcee. com/klr650faq. html   The FAQ answered a lot of my newbie KLR questions. On that page was a link to a page all about tires for the KLR: http://www.standout net.com/extras/ mike/motorcycles /klr650/tires/ My used KLR came with Dunlop D607 tires, which are a great tire for paved roads, but leave a little to be desired for loose gravel.  I switched to Kenda K270 tires, which are considered a 50/50 tire, not the best for off-road nor for paved road.  They are a bit alarming (read squirrelly) at first on pavement, and have a pronounced howl at speed, but were just what I wanted.  YMMV. So I hope you get that bike tweaked to the way you want it and enjoy years of (s)miles riding it. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY [b]From:[/b] Robert Kochen [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, June 14, 2010 9:18:25 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] newbie tire question and intro   Hi guys, New to this list and should intro myself before asking too may questions.  I've been riding for at least 40 years. Grew up on dirtbikes. Bought two dirtbikes just to teach my three boys how to ride! I've owned a BMW R1100rt for the last ten years, 100,000 miles ago. I also have an old 81 CB900C Honda for a project bike. Great bike but I will likely be selling it soon as I now own an 08 KLR.  A question about the best tires is like asking who has the best BBQ but I'll ask it anyway. For the time being my riding will consist of MOSTLY street riding. I'd like the option of gravel roads but living in Kansas City and having to work for a living limits adventure riding for now. I currently have (front) Dunlop K750 (rear) Trailwinner G-P 110R.  I'm also curious about quality vendors and websites selling aftermarket gear for the KLR.  Best to all, RJ Kochen 08 Kawasaki KLR650 * 99 BMW R1100rt * 81 HONDA CB900C IBA * BMWMOA * KCBMWMC * KC HOAME Club * AMA * RomeoRiders

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[Jim Douglas]

Am I the only one that has MEFO Explorers? Although I don't have alot of miles on them I am surprized that the name/type does not show up more in the tire threads? I had read/heard that they are supposed to get quite a few more miles that most other tires? Anyone else ever had these for a long time?

I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time. They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road. YMMV They don't last very long though. I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

I have the MEFO's and like them but don't have many miles on them yet. I too am surprised they aren't mentioned more. They seem like a great all around compromise dual sport tire. That is kinda what dual sport is all about isn't it? Compromise. Criswell

On Jun 15, 2010, at 5:47 AM, Jim Douglas wrote:   Am I the only one that has MEFO Explorers? Although I don't have alot of miles on them I am surprized that the name/type does not show up more in the tire threads? I had read/heard that they are supposed to get quite a few more miles that most other tires? Anyone else ever had these for a long time?   I put TKC 80s on mine, and I ride on the street most of the time.  They seem to corner fine on asphalt and have enough knob to make a difference off road.  YMMV They don't last very long though.  I have 11,00 MILES on the bike and I have worn out the stock tires at ~5,000, where I switched, and I have worn out 1.5 backs and 1.1 fronts since then. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068