Oh where oh where are the T63's

Subject: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:06 pm

Looking for a new set of Michelin T63's for my WR250X/R. They seem to be MIA everywhere. Any ideas?

Cheers, Rick

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:34 am

Just look...

http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore.com/search#w=T63

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:22 am

Just look...........Motorcycle Superstore does not have T63 available!

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:39 am

Poked around and stopped when I found this.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/cart

I added it to the cart, then removed, appears to be in stock.

Good luck!

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:52 am

And here:

http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/642757/Michelin-T63-Road/Dual-Sport-Rear-Tire

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:13 pm

Quote :: Just look...........Motorcycle Superstore does not have T63 available!

Niether does Bike Bandit. I have been waiting for 4 or 5 months. Have to double check these other two sites monday with a phone call.

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:56 pm

I think you'll find the fronts are available bur the rears are not....

I'm going to call Michelin USA to see if they know whats up.... I wonder if the T63's are /were Mfg in Japan...

lurk

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:32 am

zestymac,

Please let us know what you learn....

Sarah

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:06 am

I've been wondering the same thing myself. Waiting for the rear tire for several months. T-63's are my favorite tire. I may have to find another brand/style if they don't show up soon. I have tried lots of tires and for the riding I do, these work the best and last pretty for quite a while. I imagine Michelin runs tires in large batches, and once they produce some more, we will be able to get them for quite a while.

Mark

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:31 am

It's very difficult to purchase products these days from many manufacturers. In photography for example it's impossible to find many top quality cameras and lens available for sale. I'm told that with the world economy as it is many manufacturers have cut back on production and inventories are very low, and that it will be like this for quite a while. Tried to find a new WR250R lately. Good luck.

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:31 pm

Per Michelin there is a known counrtywide backorder status on the rears. The issue is that demand exceeds supply and the factory in Europe cannot keep up.... That being said, a shipment of 120/80/18's will be here sometime mid August; and a shipment of 130/80/18 will be here late October-November.

Thats what they told me.... lurk

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:43 am

Thank you!

Sarah

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:00 am

FYI, a Michelin Desert, while heavy and huge, will fit. Same tread pattern as T-63, DOT legal, and supposedly wear like iron. At $145 from motorcycle superstore, they aren't exactly cheap, but they are available, and free shipping. thumb

Subject: T63's Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:15 pm

They seem to have arrived in the US a bit quicker than Michelin said... I ordered up a set and cant wait to spoon em on...

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:20 pm

I snagged a set too. Although the WRR may have to wear her shoes a little longer. I may be spooning them on my new italian mistress, 2010 Beta 400 RR wink

Subject: T63's Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:29 pm

NICE!! let's see a pic of that Beta.

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:54 pm

Pics coming soon, within a few days! Riding a friends Husaberg has given me the "want lots of torque" bug. I've been following the Betas for a while, and have test driven several. The 520 was more than I wanted in the woods, but the 400 is like a magic carpet ride. Not sure if it will replace the WRR. I've got to finish installing the dual sport goodies so I can get my tag, and then we'll see how she handles the kind of riding I do. Mix of street and dirt. For now I will keep both, but in the end, I will need to make a decision as my garage is not big enough!

Mark

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:10 pm

Here's a pic of the "new to me" 2010 Beta 400 RR. The title lists it as a 2011 model, but it was advertised and priced as a 2010, so no foul there. I am in the process of converting it to dual sport. Another week or so and it will be tagged for the street!

Oh where oh where are the T63's Beta400rt

Oh where oh where are the T63's Beta400rt

Mark

Subject: Beta Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:44 pm

Wow!

That is one serious piece of kit!

Subject: Re: Oh where oh where are the T63's Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:26 am

Strange place to post this I know, but since I first brought it up in this forum, I will put it here. I finally got my Beta 400RR dual sported and tagged and got to go for my first ride this weekend. Did about 100 miles, mostly dirt/gravel roads and a little single track and 30 miles of pavement. What a sweet ride, it is everything I hoped it wouuld be and more. Looks like the beloved WRR will be hitting the for sale section soon. I'll tell ya, the XT250 was my gateway drug, then the WRR, and I think the Beta 400 is my final graduation to "shoot it straight in my veins".

A pic in the drive way before the rid Oh where oh where are the T63's Mark__Beta_21

Oh where oh where are the T63's Mark__Beta_21

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