Heidenau K60

upweekis · Apr 11, 2010

Everybody still loving them on the F8?

Firefight911 · Apr 11, 2010

Yup! Don't expect I'll ever run something else.

CrazyMike · Apr 11, 2010

unequivocally, YES

raider · Apr 11, 2010

I'd be loving K60s too, if I could buy them...

How many people are running the 140/80 rear? Any issues with it?

ba_ · Apr 11, 2010

I'm planning on buying a set as soon as they are available again.

What are your guys thoughts on needing to balance these? Since they are a 50/50 tire is it necessary?

Ducksbane · Apr 11, 2010

While I absolutely love the rear, I do have some reservations about the front.

Before I changed the front to a K60 I had a K60 on the rear and a worn Dunlop 606 on the front. This was a pretty good combination and especially good on the dirt. The combination felt very predicable and secure.

The front K60 seems very good on tar, but it doesn't feel that great in gravel. I also had a near tank slapper on a clay based road just after a storm ... that has never happened before with the 800.

Unless my opinion improves, or the life is extraordinary when I wear out the front I will replace it with a TKC80, but will use a rear K60. I may even see if I can do a deal with a local dealer and see if I can trade the front K60 on a TKC80. I rode an 800 with TKC80's front and rear, and while the rear didn't impress me that much, I thought that the front was very good.

So summary ... K60 on the back, TKC80 on the front. My AUS$.02

wizze · Apr 11, 2010

Ducksbane said:

While I absolutely love the rear, I do have some reservations about the front.

The front K60 seems very good on tar, but it doesn't feel that great in gravel. I also had a near tank slapper on a clay based road just after a storm ... that has never happened before with the 800.
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Agreed. I like the rear and the front is great on the pavement but a little sketchy in gravel. Overall I would say the front is a good compromise though.

WoodWorks · Apr 11, 2010

raider said:

How many people are running the 140/80 rear? Any issues with it?
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I've only run 140/80s on my F800, and I'm now on my second one (after >11K miles on the first!). No issues, only positives. Its narrower profile makes it better in dirt than the 150, and it's cheaper!

I did 256 miles on all sorts of terrain today in Death Valley, after 620 highway miles yesterday to get here. These tires rock!

David

Gangplank · Apr 12, 2010

Looks like they make a 150....

http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/new/productsnew_b.html

I'll probably go to these soon.

upweekis · Apr 12, 2010

"Unless my opinion improves, or the life is extraordinary when I wear out the front I will replace it with a TKC80, but will use a rear K60. I may even see if I can do a deal with a local dealer and see if I can trade the front K60 on a TKC80. I rode an 800 with TKC80's front and rear, and while the rear didn't impress me that much, I thought that the front was very good."

That was my opinion as well, and I 'm gratified to see I'm not alone.

Pomo · Apr 12, 2010

Where can one get these in the US? I did a quick google but only came up with an Aussie dealer wanting almost $200USD for just the rear. :eek1

Chiccoadv · Apr 12, 2010

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ba_ · Apr 12, 2010

Any thoughts on whether these tires need to be balanced? I know a lot of people don't bother with TKC80's or most dirt tires for that matter.

eakins · Apr 12, 2010

Gangplank said:

Looks like they make a 150....

http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/new/productsnew_b.html

I'll probably go to these soon.
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well known!

there has been a k60 thread in beasts for over a year
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443958

the 150 is being reformulated (no BPA in euro tires) and the updated one has not yet made it to the us

eakins · Apr 12, 2010

a1fa said:

Sold! I will be getting K60s for the rear, and Dunlap 606 or TKC80 for the front! Toot-Toot!! Anyway, what's the best price to get them in the US?
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little to no price variation in the us as the importation & distribution as on such a small scale.

raider · Apr 12, 2010

WoodWorks said:

I've only run 140/80s on my F800, and I'm now on my second one (after >11K miles on the first!). No issues, only positives. Its narrower profile makes it better in dirt than the 150, and it's cheaper!

I did 256 miles on all sorts of terrain today in Death Valley, after 620 highway miles yesterday to get here. These tires rock!

David
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Thanks mate, you've sealed the deal. I'll go tell my dealer to cancel my order for the 150 (which "might arrive in July") and get me a 140, which they can get now.

I had assumed the 150's tougher carcass would be more puncture-resistant.

Y E T I · Apr 13, 2010

I've been running the rear K60 (150) with a TKC front. I think it's the perfect combination for the bike.

The Griz · Apr 13, 2010

YetiGS said:

I've been running the rear K60 (150) with a TKC front. I think it's the perfect combination for the bike.
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You have a 150 rear K60?? When and where did you get it? How's it holding up in mileage compared to the 10,000 miles that Woodworks has claimed?

Firefight911 · Apr 13, 2010

The Griz said:

You have a 150 rear K60?? When and where did you get it? How's it holding up in mileage compared to the 10,000 miles that Woodworks has claimed?
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Same here. My 150 has about 1500 miles on it with no appreciable wear save the nubs are gone.

Bought from A&S BMW last fall, just before the plant went in to re-tool/re-formulate mode on this size.

I'd have more miles on but, hey, surgery dampened things for a while.

Y E T I · Apr 13, 2010

The Griz said:

You have a 150 rear K60?? When and where did you get it? How's it holding up in mileage compared to the 10,000 miles that Woodworks has claimed?
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Yup. I got it from Moto Amore a while ago. I have about 5,000 miles on it with about 1/3 to 1/2 worn. I'm going to try the 140 next time just for grins but would not hesitate to get a 150 either.

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