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Harleywern
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just put the knobies on. Looks great. Ride is pretty good.



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Red450
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How is the ride at freeway speeds?

I rode my friend's F800GS w/TKC80s and it had some wander while at high speed. Not sure if it was his bike or the tires.
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Motorbike
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 08:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Harleywern, I have to admit, that does look pretty nice. Looks like you keep your bike in good shape too.
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Redtail
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2013 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wish I didn't see this like I need to buy any thing else for as she says "that damn motorcycle"
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Jamba
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have TCK 80 rear and Karoo 2 traveller front. Riding fast on highway makes odd feelings like front is loose or something. I noticed this was only happening when there are lenghtwise grooves on pavement, so i just thought it's nothing to worry. These tires are best on gravel


http://postimg.org/image/ih57k673d/

(Message edited by jamba on May 06, 2013)
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Harleywern
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 01:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have not tested highway speed so far. 100 KM/H (60 miles) was all I rode at the moment. Today I have to go to TÜV inspection for official approval.
Will report how this tire is at max. speed.


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Mattmcc00
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have been running TKCs for a while now.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/579821.html


I think this is my second rear. I have been running GS size rear TKCs (The 180s were not out yet), so they are a little flat seeing as I have to open them up a little to fit on the wider Uly wheel.

For the front I use Pirelli MT60. Great front tire Really sticks even in the rain. I never worry about the front loosing grip.

The rear can get really slippery when wet. I regularly have the rear slip-out when going over crosswalk markings on the pavement during a wetday.
This has me a little worried about using a TKC as a front.

With my current setup, I often drag the pegs without worry (highway off-ramp). Not sure about the front TKC being able to handle bringing it that low?

What do you think?
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General_ulysses
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those look awesome! I'll probably stick with more streetable tires, but those really make the Uly look like an ADVENTURE bike to say the least!
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Agood1
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like mine, but I ride more dirt/gravel than pavement.


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Etennuly
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those do look beastly! I too will stick to street tires for my riding, but I can see where those will really get it in the dirt.
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Advoutlander
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - 01:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is my rear tkc80 tire unmounted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limIWseP8rE
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Jamba
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Matt, how did you "pop" tire to wheel? I tried once 160 wide, but i couldn't get it to it's place untill i gave up and used tube.
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Mattmcc00
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jamba, This ifrst time I did this it was in preparation for my Trans-Lab trip.
I used this to remove the tire from the wheel: http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-98-beadbrakr.asp x

Then I used this to set the TKC tire bead on the wheel:
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-154-beadsetr.asp x

I did this by hand to make sure I could do it in the field.

Then next set I just had the dealer do it. They didn't have any issues.
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Jamba
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 - 02:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for those tips, Matt : )
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Xr1200xb12
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 02:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I see in the pics that you have wrapped your header pipes. What material did you use and I have been told you need to soak the wrap in water before installing. Did you do it wet? Any problems? I would like to wrap mine for several reasons...
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Red450
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Xr1200xb12, use the DEI Titanium wrap. No need to soak it and you don't have to worry about covering your skin.

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