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

[That looks like fun]

Couple of guys running them in the naki, so far nothing but good reports. A KTM was running them at the last Taranaki Tour run by Phil an Youngy. Thinking seriously about tossing some on the Bimmer when I have worn out all my spares

[Eddieb]

Heidenau K60 Adventure 140/80-18

any you bigger bike dudes tried this brand.
I have been talking to my IMS imports man in palmerston north, the E-10 is dew in later this year, his first shipment is arriving soon but only in the 17inch......BUGGER..

so was wondering about trying this brand out your thoughts..



JMJ

How much are they?

[.chris]

Heidenau K60 Adventure 140/80-18

any you bigger bike dudes tried this brand.
I have been talking to my IMS imports man in palmerston north, the E-10 is dew in later this year, his first shipment is arriving soon but only in the 17inch......BUGGER..

so was wondering about trying this brand out your thoughts..



JMJ

I think NZKTM had some of these on his DRBIG.
I saw one (140/80 18) on trademe a while back, was $247 iirc.

[junkmanjoe]

yea they on tm

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Are the K60's really worth the extra coin over the E07 - about $160ish if I recall correctly.

[dino3310]

changed the IRC on the front for an AC10 mitchy, thought i'd broken my record and done it in 40 mins, then i heard the hissing, no pinch just a fooked tube thingymejig. so out she came and another 20 mins.
anyone got one of those heavy duty tubes from ims, mines leaking where the valve comes out, theres a washer and nut and when there done up it dont leak, but when its just the valve it leaks bad, is this normal am i ment to leave the washer and nut on ? dont seem write to me but thought this might be specific to this kinda tube...

[Oscar]

Heidenau K60 Adventure 140/80-18

any you bigger bike dudes tried this brand.
I have been talking to my IMS imports man in palmerston north, the E-10 is dew in later this year, his first shipment is arriving soon but only in the 17inch......BUGGER..

so was wondering about trying this brand out your thoughts..



JMJ

I just put one of these on me 950.

[NordieBoy]

mines leaking where the valve comes out, theres a washer and nut and when there done up it dont leak, but when its just the valve it leaks bad, is this normal am i ment to leave the washer and nut on ? dont seem write to me but thought this might be specific to this kinda tube...

Leave the washer and nut on the base of the valve.
It keeps the rubber away from the edges of the valve stem hole.

[dino3310]

Leave the washer and nut on the base of the valve.
It keeps the rubber away from the edges of the valve stem hole.

so do you mean like inside the rim instead of out side where you can see it.

[NordieBoy]

so do you mean like inside the rim instead of out side where you can see it.

Washer and nut on the inside and nut on outside.

[dino3310]

cool, ta mate

[That looks like fun]

http://www.northwest.co.nz/
Check this Guy out, he has the import license for the Heidenau tyres. Sadly he is also a KTM dealer but as he is a nice guy I will forgive him.
He also runs a few Adventure rides.

[Racey Rider]

Thats actually me selling them on TM.

Done a deal with Northwest (my Sponsor) to sell a few to help with me Racing Fund.

Can do them for $235 if we don't go through TM.

Racey.

[Paladin]

Here's a pic of the new Mitas E10 for big adventure bikes:

http://www.trelleborgtyres.co.uk/category_Trail_1.htm

[Digitdion]

Thats actually me selling them on TM.

Done a deal with Northwest (my Sponsor) to sell a few to help with me Racing Fund.

Can do them for $235 if we don't go through TM.



Racey.

I am a bit of a noob in regard to tyre size for my bike. KTM 990. Should be 150 on the back but I am aware the 140 will do the job. Perhaps one of you boys or girls can clear up what difference it will make to the ride or handling of the bike.
Cheers for any feedback!