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

[JATZ]

Really depends on the tyre, Mitas E-08 can be a bitch to get off (1-1 1/2hrs) Kenda just about falls off the rim by it's self. Compressor makes inflating a lot fasterer too

[Woodman]

Thats good , I am normal.
Why don't you DR guys just dent your rims up a bit so the tyre will never bead up?
For lube I carry these little sample pacs of hand lotion about matchbox size that works real good, oh and keeps your hands lovely and soft.

[NordieBoy]

First, the tyre has to be willing to change

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[junkmanjoe]

Thats good , I am normal.

Ummm you sure on that one..........

JMJ

[bart]

I allow 90 min to do both ends (that's off and back on the bike). 25 min for the front, 35 for the rear, 30 for beer and swearing (and having a little walk around to straighten my back up).

I must build a raised table platform thing for changing tyres.

[topo]

Just put a set of Michelin Deserts for the dusty, new record of 35min all up

Had them really hot in the sun and still had mouse grease on them from the safari which made them slip on easy as an easy thing! During the safari using a DRC changing rig i managed to get changes down to around 4min for a front and 7-10min for a rear, turns out mouses are easier (and faster than tubes) once you learn the right technique.

[cooneyr]

Just put a set of Michelin Deserts for the dusty, new record of 35min all up

Had them really hot in the sun and still had mouse grease on them from the safari which made them slip on easy as an easy thing! During the safari using a DRC changing rig i managed to get changes down to around 4min for a front and 7-10min for a rear, turns out mouses are easier (and faster than tubes) once you learn the right technique.

Your just showing off Bet you wouldn't be as fast with one of the "real" rims like the 9x0 rear or the DR650 rear.

Keen to hear how the Deserts go on the dusty. I've found the Canty gravel gives them a bit of a hard time. Otago gravel will probably be similar. Bit silly I know cause they are supposed to be made for sand and gravel.

Cheers R

[topo]

Your just showing off Bet you wouldn't be as fast with one of the "real" rims like the 9x0 rear or the DR650 rear.

Can't be as bad as the tubeless rims on my old PD, fitting a new (cold) set of EO-8's one night at 11pm was one of the worst motorcycle experiences i've ever had!!!

Javahead will also be running a "left over" set of Deserts, so will be interesting how they fare on the 530 v's 640.

B

[topo]

Went for first ride on the deserts today, without a shadow of a doubt they are the most confidence inspiring tires (front esp) i have ever used on gravel!
Was at least 20km/h faster on most corners and had no OH-SHIT moments even when both ends started drifting, don't know how i'm going to pay for a new set but i'll find a way

[.chris]

Went for first ride on the deserts today, without a shadow of a doubt they are the most confidence inspiring tires (front esp) i have ever used on gravel!
Was at least 20km/h faster on most corners and had no OH-SHIT moments even when both ends started drifting, don't know how i'm going to pay for a new set but i'll find a way

I would be keen for a set myself, I tried to get a rear a while back but none available, ended up with a tkc, would like something more aggressive and the deserts looked spot on.

[dino3310]

I would be keen for a set myself, I tried to get a rear a while back but none available, ended up with a tkc, would like something more aggressive and the deserts looked spot on.

found this on them, very interesting to read but wouldnt bother me now im on the XR
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...rt-danger-5424

[CrazyFrog]

What about Michelin Baja tyres, anyone ridden these lately?

[junkmanjoe]

would any one or has anyone used the Bridgestone, D605 duel tires.

[clint640]

would any one or has anyone used the Bridgestone, D605 duel tires.

Ya mean Dunlop D605? I've done about 5K on a front. It goes well, as good as the TKC80s I used to run & much cheaper. I'll probably get another.

Cheers
Clint

[warewolf]

found this on them, very interesting to read

I'd take that with a grain of salt. They have a speed rating of 'R' 170km/h for a start, and are used successfully in racing. The tyre itself was probably not at fault in that crash.