Tires

SheWolf wrote:

22psi in the rear, 18psi in the front. Seems to work well both on and off road for me.

I need to hit you up with some tire questions in another month or two.

*inspector really just wanted to subscribe to this thread, hence the post.

Anytime. I'm all for helping a fellow rider.

I'm running Michelin tires with BIB mousse

Front is Enduro Competition MS and rear is S12 - REALLY good tires for the soft stuff.

In 6 weeks time I'm going to do the "Enduromania", that is a pretty tough 5 days race - for that I'll be running a Enduro Competition III rear, because it's better for the rocky terrain in Romania.

I don't want to worry about punctures that's why I use BIB mousse.

eastcoastzigzag wrote:

kenda trackmaster in the rear and a kends 777f goin on soon for a enduro in march.

That's my new preferred combo for a primarily off road dual sport bike. I just put Trakmasters front and rear on my WRR because I had them in the garage, but I will buy the 777f for the front next time.

I've run a few sets of D606's. They are good, but I think the trakmaster is a better deal.
For less muddy riding, I like the Kenda K270. I've been through a few sets of them as well as the Cheng Shin C858's.

scottmac wrote:

Whatever tire you select - if you're going to be doing lot's of
time offroad and running low PSI...

Tip #1: Get a set of front and rear rimlocks and put them on when
you mount your new tread. The stock R² rims are already
pre-drilled and you can find a good set of locks online or
your Yami dealer should have them.

Tip #2 : After you get your newys installed (with the rimlocks)
have them balanced. If you're going to be riding on the street
regularly the cost to have it done right is worth every penny.
You'll know what I mean if you're doing 65-70 with unbalanced
tires on the slab.

Right on. I spun three stems off rear tubes on my KLX250S last summer. That sucks in the middle of a trail.

I put a bead lock on my WRR rear when I changed to trakmaster tires, but I had to add so much weight to balance it, that I took it apart and added a second bead lock. Now, it's back in balance without a bunch of wheel weights.

I've never had a problem with a front tire spinning, so I didn't put any bead locks on the front. Maybe I'll be sorry about that!

So I just bought new tires, Mich AC 10's. . . which I've heard great things on. My question is on sizing. The shop owner suggested the 110/100/18 . . .is this thr right tire? Are there any advantages to going up to the 120/90/18? Also, what are the rim locks for and do I need them?

I'm running a Kenda Trak master rear - significantly more aggressive than the D606 or MT21 off-road, and I got well over 2K from the last set (running 50% road ). Size: 110/100-18. The 120 is obviously wider, but it weighs a lot more. Best to save as much rotating mass as possible w/ the 2-fitty, IMHO...

Up front: a Dunlop D952. Sticks well in dirt, mud, rocks, etc, and does very well on pavement. I do need to flip it - at 3K miles it is getting beveled from fast braking on rocks and pavement.

I'm using Bridgestone motocross knobbies.
Front is an M23, size 80/100-21.
Rear is an M22, size 100/100-18.
Pressure is 12psi front and rear.
No rim locks.

YZEtc wrote:

I'm using Bridgestone motocross knobbies.
Front is an M23, size 80/100-21.
Rear is an M22, size 100/100-18.
Pressure is 12psi front and rear.
No rim locks.

I'am running the same setup but at 14psi.

Currently the Kenda 270 are doing a good job on the street & even better job in the dirt/sand. 20/20 pis

If you want better knobies they are out there but for riding street & real off road the K 270 last long & keep you up right in the good stuff.

Would suggest you go to the thickest tubes you can buy & 8 oz of Ride-On in each tube.
The Ride-On is an on going balancer & first class sealant against most crap you will run over.

time for tyre change for my R²

90% road use 10%off road

any suggestions? a friend suggested the michlin t63.

If anyone wants a a cheap set of Trail Wings(302) in NJ, let me know. They have all of 29 miles on them. Taken off after one ride.

Just an up date on the Kenda 270 on my X. 6,000 miles & still enough grip that a riding bud wanted them for his KLR.

Went w/ a set of MT-21. More dig in the dirt but Kendas better on the pavements especially in wet corners but neither tire is a pavement pounder.

My simple grip rating is: Kenda 270 50/50
MT-21 80/20

I regularly run w/ ft & rt tire psi at 20/20 & alway w/ the thickest tubes money can buy w/ about 8 oz of Ride-On in each tube.

I really love this bike, w/ the right tires it is better that motors w/ twice + CC size. The FI & light lb is THERE.