Tyre choice for adventure riding? (Mixing road and off-road)

[warewolf]

What about Michelin Baja tyres, anyone ridden these lately?

Pampa liked them on his G650, IIRC.

Reports elsewhere suggest they are better for loose conditions than the Desert, which is better on harder ground.

[warewolf]

New... Pirelli Scorpion Rally.

Looks like a competitor to the Michelin Desert, probably the next generation in technology:

[Fluffy Cat]

Had a Baja on the back of the XR650r did ok for a chunky tyre on the road but i only ride from my house to the track or Sharlands( i live in the Brook) Did the Mangatapu a few times and it chunks a bit but good grip for a slow coach like me. Seemed to wear quite quick. Think the XR will chunk everything. AC10 is on now will see how that goes....

[dino3310]

i got a set of AC10s in the shed fluffy cat, was gonna save them for some more trail oriented rides like the 42nd/fishers etc. will be interesting to see how long they last on the 650r, if they do alright i might chuck em on for some gravel bashing

[Fluffy Cat]

Just one other thing to say about the ac10. The Baja was a 140 the ac10 a 120 both are the same width to look at when fitted.

[warewolf]

The Baja was a 140 the ac10 a 120 both are the same width to look at when fitted.

There's a reason for that: different measurement systems.

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all.

has any one got a good E-09 in the shed, 90-90-21.
would like to buy one please.

JMJ

[Woodman]

Just took the klr for its first scrub in with the new t63 rear and the( hardly used but was sitting forgotten in the shed )d606 front. All good, the t63 done its usual weird new t63 shimmy thing on the tar but will go away soon, but the d606 makes the front seem very light and at plus 100k speeds on gravel the front shakes from sided to side something chronic. Its quite bizarre but doesn't seem unsafe.

I had about 25psi in it , what pressure do other d606 users run?

Note I had almost a full tank, about 24 litres on board which is never good but never like this.

[NordieBoy]

Drop it to 20psi as see if there's a difference.

[Oscar]

Just took the klr for its first scrub in with the new t63 rear and the( hardly used but was sitting forgotten in the shed )d606 front. All good, the t63 done its usual weird new t63 shimmy thing on the tar but will go away soon, but the d606 makes the front seem very light and at plus 100k speeds on gravel the front shakes from sided to side something chronic. Its quite bizarre but doesn't seem unsafe.

I had about 25psi in it , what pressure do other d606 users run?

Note I had almost a full tank, about 24 litres on board which is never good but never like this.

Up to 25psi on the street, down to 15psi off-road (less with rim locks).

[Taz]

Up to 25psi on the street, down to 15psi off-road (less with rim locks).

And remember that gravel roads are not off road so try 20 psi especially with your fuel load but I don't think the peressure is the cause. Did you balance the wheels?

[Woodman]

Right then , I will drop it to 20 psii, and no I didn,t balance the wheels, but then I never have.

[NordieBoy]

Dropping it will just prove weather it's pressure related.

Once they've worn a little they may come good.

[Oscar]

Right then , I will drop it to 20 psii, and no I didn,t balance the wheels, but then I never have.

I tend to agree with Anthrax, what you describe could either be 1) wheel balance 2) an out of true wheel or 3) a beeding problem.

[Mishmop]

Hey guys,

The range of tyres to choose from and combination front and back is very much key to a successful ride this year for me 25000km thruogh russia stans eastern europe desserts, mud, lots of gravel and tarmack. I have seen what mileage Mark and Jane got out of there Continental Tk. Currently Tom In our group has mit t63 he likes them. Dont know what they are like though loaded but un loaded he has got 5000km and they still look strong . Now i have read reviews on the Mitas E07, E09, dunlop 606....... I am going up North with the boys for a training run for 7 days and need make a choice. Can I have your up to date thoughts? If i could speak to one or two of you even? Or just respond via thread Thanks heaps.