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

[BrendanZX9R]

I really like the Eo7 on the rear of my 990. I've had both the 140/80-18 and the 150/70-18. Not a whole lot of difference between the 2 other than price. I'm happy to pay the extra for the 150 as i feel its handles better on the wider rim. The 140 had a flatter profile as it was stretched to fit the rim. and a tkc80 front - they work great together

[_Shrek_]

Does E07 come into nz in a 150/70 r17 ?? Just looking round tonite , as in need of adv rubber for xmas

I think Linton said $280 for a rear & $180 for a front,

[Muzz67]

Dunlop D605 at the moment. Good mileage and seem to hang on alright, although it does seem to push a bit when cornering on gravel, less psi would probably help. I'll probably go back to a TKC80 after this one though. Depending on $$ of course

Hows the stator/charging on th BM? Got it sorted?

[cruza]

I think Linton said $280 for a rear & $180 for a front,

$475-500 seem figures I'm getting today .


Makes you think when I can buy a set today in aust for $320nz , be interesting what freight costs come back like .

[JATZ]

Hows the stator/charging on th BM? Got it sorted?

It's at the doctors being rewound. I should have it back next week end.

[cruza]

So silly as it sounds.... My mitas tyres are coming ex aust via air freight $$ ( because I need them this week) and are still $65 cheaper than I can buy thru shops locally , if they had them in stock .....

[Padmei]

So silly as it sounds.... My mitas tyres are coming ex aust via air freight $$ ( because I need them this week) and are still $65 cheaper than I can buy thru shops locally , if they had them in stock .....

Where did you buy them from? I asked some crowd over there about freight & they said no. I don't have a problem getting stuff in from o/s that doesn't need servicing later on.

[cruza]

Where did you buy them from? I asked some crowd over there about freight & they said no. I don't have a problem getting stuff in from o/s that doesn't need servicing later on.

online thru bikeshop.com.au . Sorted my own freight but they will do it as well . Will sort surface shipping in new year for future orders

[_Shrek_]

online thru bikeshop.com.au . Sorted my own freight but they will do it as well . Will sort surface shipping in new year for future orders

what sort of coin?

[Night Falcon]

online thru bikeshop.com.au . Sorted my own freight but they will do it as well . Will sort surface shipping in new year for future orders

Are LMS Imports the only Mitas supplier in NZ? They don't seem to carry a lot of stock so if the cost is comparable, getting some sent from Oz isn't a bad idea.

[Buddha#81:Me]

or grab a set of K60 Heidenau's from North Canterbury http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-822624708.htm cheaper, in stock and a fantastic tyre. 8,000 km out of the rear on my 1150GS and the same on my mates 990 Adventure (and we thrashed them). A great allrounder at a good price from good people.

[Night Falcon]

or grab a set of K60 Heidenau's from North Canterbury http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-822624708.htm cheaper, in stock and a fantastic tyre. 8,000 km out of the rear on my 1150GS and the same on my mates 990 Adventure (and we thrashed them). A great allrounder at a good price from good people.

That is good buying - they have come way down in price.

FYI.........The photo in the picture is the 150/80/18 it has the joining block down the centre my last 2 140's didn't.

[BrendanZX9R]

bloody good price, especially considering the mileage you get out of them. Great value for money. But i still think the mitas eo7 is a better performing tyre in either 140/18/18 or 150/70-18 sizes. well thats what i've found on the 990 anyway.

[NordieBoy]

Are LMS Imports the only Mitas supplier in NZ? They don't seem to carry a lot of stock so if the cost is comparable, getting some sent from Oz isn't a bad idea.

They are the Mitas importer.

[Buddha#81:Me]

That is good buying - they have come way down in price.

FYI.........The photo in the picture is the 150/80/18 it has the joining block down the centre my last 2 140's didn't.

Yeah I rate them, the rear still has 1000 km in it but wanted new rubber for the summer. A conservative rider will do 12,000km. My 8,000km was a true test of a full variety from mud gravel to chasing litre sports bikes to akaroa and the 85 hp 1/4 ton pig did well!!