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« on: October 16, 2011, 10,39:58 AM » |
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The stock Bridgestone's on the klx are shot. My dealer reckons i should try a kenda "K772 Carlsbad" on the rear, has excellent wear resistance apparently?!...I'm looking for a tyre for use in hard to intermediate terrain. I was tempted to try a "Blackrock" it's a bit cheaper than the kenda, not that price is the deciding factor, i'm wanting 'value for money' Any thoughts?
cheers, Neal
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Mat R
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 12,07:03 AM » |
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Kenda is a brand that has been around a lot but not one I have used much, for no particular reason. So other members may be able to give you some feedback on them.
A lot of members like the Bridgestone M404 rear as a good general purpose tyre that offers good grip over a range of conditions with reasonable wear. I have used a few on the WR450 and they seem to hold up o.k.
At the moment I am using a set of Dunlop Geomax 51 on the WR450, cause they were cheap. So far so good but only one ride.
Michelin - I have used the S12XC rear and thought it was great but it got chewed up pretty quick once on hard terrain. Went with an M12, supposed to be the int/hard tyre and it did not seem to last any longer than the S12 and did not feel like it gripped as well.
Metzeler - I have a set of MC5 on the CRF250 and they have performed o.k. At first I did not like them much but this turned out to be more about bike setup than the tyres. Once I changed set up they seem to work well. The MC5 have lasted well on the CRF250X, over 1200 km of trail riding including high country time. Some members would probably keep using them for a bit longer, but I think it will be time to change very soon. I don't know if I will use another set or go with something else. Even with a bit of wear on them I did no better or worse than many others on a wet slippery hill at the Yack Bash that saw many turn around, while I managed to get up but not as easily as some others.
Check out DBW for a rider review of Blackrock, they came up o.k. so may be worth a try.
Keep in mind that if you don't like a front or rear tyre it could be the combination of tyres rather than either individual tyre being "bad". Where possible try a matched set e.g. Bridgestone 403F/404R or 203F/404R.
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 11,32:00 AM » |
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Thanks Mat. I'll check out the "Bridgey" M403/M404 combo, it seems to be a popular choice. I was keen to try the kenda's but i cant seem to find much in the way of feed back for them....  cheers. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2011, 09,26:33 AM » |
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Hey Neil, I'm funding 3 bikes at the moment and cant go past the 404 on the rear. Dont forget to check out the prices on www.rockymountainmcatv.com for good prices. Cheers, Lefty |
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2011, 04,09:30 AM » |
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Mister lefty, Re your comment: Hey Neil, I'm funding 3 bikes at the moment and cant go past the 404 on the rear. Dont forget to check out the prices on www.rockymountainmcatv.com for good prices.
Cheers,
LeftySeeing as you are funding 3 bikes, can I chuck mine in for freebies as well please? I would like a new rear tyre, a big bottle of gearbox oil, possibly some 2 stroke mixing oil, say 200L of premium unleaded, new goggles, new ride kit, my helmet has a scratch so maybe a newie ! Neck brace, knee protectors , body armor, rego is due, my tow vehicle needs a service & clutch, Etag fee due on same. I need a new back pack, tool kit, bag of snakes & some gatorade. I can come round sat morning before I go out for a ride to collect the cash to sort this lot out. Oh any chance of washing & servicing my bike sunday please? Thanks for the chance for sponsorship!  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2011, 04,34:47 AM » |
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You forgot one thing "A NEW BIKE"
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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2011, 05,55:53 AM » |
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Only 3 bikes, bit soft.
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011, 11,48:24 AM » |
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Obviously you have too much time on ya hands Pete !!! Just ordered 6 404's and delivered to the door they are $70 each. You missed out on a great weekend with Al. We needed a helmet cam man...
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2011, 12,33:20 AM » |
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Sir Peter, I wouldnt want to stuff up a great sponsorship deal by asking for a new bike! Lefty wont know I am selling off all the stuff I get & making a dollar out of it! Shush dont tell him!  |
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