Beauregard
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What are the best motard tires? I'm using Metzler M-1s right now, and as we all know, they don't work in the gravel, sand, or dirt. I'm looking for a soft compound with some light knobbie action in 17".
Motard tires? Insert your opinion here:
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hooliganrider
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Beauregard said:
try the MT-60's i think that's what Andrew has on his KTM
Take a look a what Jason has to say about his MT60's
Beauregard
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Right on. It looks like the MT-60's are the deal. Thanks for the help. Any chance a bunch of Motarded riders meeting for a ride somwhere this coming weekend?
thump
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Beauregard said:
You can get MT60s from Moore & Sons on East Cliff in Santa Cruz, they usually have them in stock.
Or for a slightly better price go see Greg or Doug at Santa Clara Cycle Accessories on El Camino in Sunnyvale. They'll give you a dirt bike stand and wrench to take your wheels off in their parking lot and just charge for mount & balance.
The best price I've seen online is here so make sure you ask for this or better.
But they're distributed by Rocky-Tucker or whatever that company's name is so if you already have a favourite dealer or tire fitter they should be able to get them for you in a couple of days.
Beauregard
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I'm into it.
Beauregard
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Hey red929 girl, you're the one who gave me the route!
Max Smiley
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there are 21/18 tires and race classes too.
good thing for me cuz I don't believe the 230 swingarm allows for more than a 110 tire! :wow
with the avons it's going to be like riding a bicycle I think but I'm looking forward to the experience.
as far as best moto tire, I don't know anything but keep reading about all the best time is made up on the street parts not the dirt parts so tire choice more street. couldn't imagine an M1 on the dirt at speed though. you crazy! :loco
(oh wait a minute, I did go off roading turn 5 t-hill, LOL! did not dump it. there. lalalala)
good thing for me cuz I don't believe the 230 swingarm allows for more than a 110 tire! :wow
with the avons it's going to be like riding a bicycle I think but I'm looking forward to the experience.as far as best moto tire, I don't know anything but keep reading about all the best time is made up on the street parts not the dirt parts so tire choice more street. couldn't imagine an M1 on the dirt at speed though. you crazy! :loco
(oh wait a minute, I did go off roading turn 5 t-hill, LOL! did not dump it. there. lalalala)Go to www.swmototires.com for the best deal on MT60's that I have seen. No tax - no shipping and they are great to deal with.
Beauregard
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Right on. Thanks for the link, my local shop WE ALL RIDE is gonna hate me for the prices i ask them to match.
vtr996
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swmototires.com
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Originally posted by slrosa
Go to www.swmototires.com for the best deal on MT60's that I have seen. No tax - no shipping and they are great to deal with.
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I second that on Southwest Moto tires. I bought tires from them a month ago for the first time. I believe the free shipping is only if you buy 2 or more tires. So just buy two rear tires since they go out so fast.
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Originally posted by slrosa
Go to www.swmototires.com for the best deal on MT60's that I have seen. No tax - no shipping and they are great to deal with.
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I second that on Southwest Moto tires. I bought tires from them a month ago for the first time. I believe the free shipping is only if you buy 2 or more tires. So just buy two rear tires since they go out so fast.