G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Motorcycle Forum » Quick Board Archives » Archive through September 14, 2007 » What's a decent dual sport tire for my XR650L « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Percyco
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looking for a decent all around rear tire for my Honda XR650L . I ride about 50% on-50% off road with it .The stock Bridgestone trailwings wear ok on the road but are down right scary off-road.


thanks
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Iamike
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use a Dunlop D606 on my DR650. It is something like 80 dirt 20 street so it has fairly big knobbies on it. After a couple thousand miles with a good amount of that on pavement, it still has a lot of tread left.
I don't ride much over 55 though, the front starts getting squirly.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firemanjim
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am with Mike,just put the 606's on my DR650 and like them so far.Handle well on the street and a suprisingly good ride on freeway. Going to put em to the test in about 10 days on the Dirty Bastards ride.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Garry
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have 606s on my DRZ400S. Good choice for a 50/50 tire. Kinda noisy at higher speeds on the street. Front washes out a bit in the dirt. I've read the 606 rear with MT21 front is a good combo. Seem to be wearing well with 1000 mostly street (getting to/from dirt) miles.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Luvthemtorts
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Same here. I have the D606 on my XR650L.
Gives a fairly decent ride at highway speeds and has plenty of grip for all but the muddiest of trails.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration