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    I has a T63 rear too, the 350 has a 606 front which the p.o. was going to strip off and put on his beemer. glad he didn't though, it's a good tyre
    Was quoted $199 for a new T63 for the big today I might have to look for a new "favorite" tyre.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JATZ View Post
    I has a T63 rear too, the 350 has a 606 front which the p.o. was going to strip off and put on his beemer. glad he didn't though, it's a good tyre
    Was quoted $199 for a new T63 for the big today I might have to look for a new "favorite" tyre.
    I got one from cyclereads last week for $182. Still dare tho.

    In the last 12 months or so I have paid for t63's $100, $160 and $182 in that order.
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    shite my last tyre was $10 , when this GST hits it will shoot up even more
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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    I love all the people on TM who get rid of tyres with plenty of tread left

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    T63 fronts have shallow knobs, reported fine for tar/gravel but not so good for mud/sand where you need some penetration.

    Just been reading in motorbikin coast to coast that the Mitas E-09 front is not appreciated.

    Heavy bikes? 20kg more? The KLR already IS 20kg more
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    I love all the people on TM who get rid of tyres with plenty of tread left
    The 17 I bought last xmas should keep me going for another year maybe two but I will have to get some fresh ones for the worst of the racing . One new tyre will cost more than the 17 used ones
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    Quote Originally Posted by dino3310 View Post
    yep great tyre, these guys could give you the deal of the century http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-309628974.htm
    Whats the catch?
    Are they really bad tyres or something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wysper View Post
    Whats the catch?
    Are they really bad tyres or something?
    Wrong sizes for the DR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    Wrong sizes for the DR.
    mwuahahaha good point! I am starting to research what tyres to put on the DR when these ones go.
    So much to consider!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
    Looking at a new front for the BMW. How have you guys with heavier bikes got on with 606s on the front? Does that extra 20 kgs or more make much difference? I know TKCs are popular but too expensive for this boy.
    I like something with a bit of bite.
    the mitas Eo9 is a great tyre & good on the big beamer's as well $175 rear 9500k out of it front around $145/150 & still going
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    Quote Originally Posted by wysper View Post
    Whats the catch?
    Are they really bad tyres or something?
    all good and above board, bike comes in with stock tyres farmer sez fuck that no good on the farm put a nobbly on cheers, and walla cant sell them as new stock cause they come of a bike. You gotta ask for your size sometimes they might have one
    'Good things come to those who wait'
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    Quote Originally Posted by wysper View Post
    mwuahahaha good point! I am starting to research what tyres to put on the DR when these ones go.
    So much to consider!
    i ran E-09s on my one
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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    Tyre choice help

    Ok at the moment running some DOT nobblies on my bike which are great but since most of my riding is done on the road lookng for somthing that is a bit more road friendly but will also suit my purpose for going off road ocassionaly. Now I have a specfic place I go offroad and thats along the Karapoti Trail in the Akatarawas. So what I was wondering what tire would be best suited to handle the Akatarawas tracks whilst maybe giving me a bit more durability on the road. All suggestions welcome

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kwaky View Post
    Ok at the moment running some DOT nobblies on my bike which are great but since most of my riding is done on the road lookng for somthing that is a bit more road friendly but will also suit my purpose for going off road ocassionaly. Now I have a specfic place I go offroad and thats along the Karapoti Trail in the Akatarawas. So what I was wondering what tire would be best suited to handle the Akatarawas tracks whilst maybe giving me a bit more durability on the road. All suggestions welcome
    Mitas E-09 would be my recommendation.

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    or E-07s unless the tracks have had heavy rain then the E-09 would be better, but you would get a longer road life out of the 07
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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