Heidenau K60 - Page 9

GeckoRider · 05-20-2010, 02:37 PM

I just have TKC on the front with stock on the rear. On messed up surfaces like in NJ where the surface has been stripped for replacement it can make for nervous riding if you are not expecting it. Also I get a bit of head shake when overtaking or being over taken by certain semi-trucks with trailers. Not sure what it is about them, probably some magic ratio of length and height. Just makes me back off or speed ahead. But on dirt compared to stock I feel much more comfortable.

The Griz · 05-20-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GeckoRider

I just have TKC on the front with stock on the rear. On messed up surfaces like in NJ where the surface has been stripped for replacement it can make for nervous riding if you are not expecting it. Also I get a bit of head shake when overtaking or being over taken by certain semi-trucks with trailers. Not sure what it is about them, probably some magic ratio of length and height. Just makes me back off or speed ahead. But on dirt compared to stock I feel much more comfortable.

Exactly!

I regularly got a serious death-wobble with the TKC's when following or overtaking large trucks and semis. I'm definitely not going to miss that!

Yes, my steering head bearings were/are tight. That's the first thing I checked! It's just TKC's and this bike, man. I don't think I'd run them ever again. The rear wears way fast and the front is highly unstable on the freeway/highway.

itsforrest · 05-20-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by M N B

+1. My only beef with the TKC was the extremely short lifespan of a rear tire (2700 miles).

That and the price.

soph9 · 05-20-2010, 05:34 PM

our second rear has arrived we just need to pick it up on Sunday....one set is going on one of our 650's next Friday....during the 10000 km service...we should get a good feel for these tires being mounted on at least one of our bikes. I am waiting a little longer before I trade my Tourance for the K60's plus I do not want to put too much mileage on them...I want a fresh tire for our July trip

Cumminsman76 · 05-20-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ]I)Money

it sucked. I was truly afraid I was going to bend the rim.

Strap trick. Wrap them around the tires so the beads are touching. Then the tire will drop on.

M N B · 05-20-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by itsforrest

That and the price.

TKC rears (150/70x17) cost the same as K60s (at swmototires.com).

Cost per mile, though...

Pete O Static · 05-20-2010, 06:13 PM

I took off my Mitas Dakars and spooned on a new set of K-60's tonight. The sidewall is strong but I didn't find them that bad to work with. They were easier than the Battlewings, that was for sure.

I used 9 inch irons and lots of dish washing liquid.

Narrdo · 05-20-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsman76

Strap trick. Wrap them around the tires so the beads are touching. Then the tire will drop on.

Any chance you can expound on this, I would love to learn a new tire mounting trick. I have had one to many wrestling matches with my tires. The last time, I tapped out in the first round.

springfish · 05-21-2010, 08:49 AM

installed my k60's last night…first time I ever removed and installed a tire on ANY motorcycle. It was extremely easy in my opinion. Though I've changed countless tires on my downhill mountain bike. As long as you take it slow, use some lube and make sure your bead is pushed into the center of the rim, you shouldn't have to wrestle much.

kkug · 05-21-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsman76

Strap trick. Wrap them around the tires so the beads are touching. Then the tire will drop on.

??

MonsterJ · 05-22-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by springfish

...... As long as you take it slow, use some lube and make sure your bead is pushed into the center of the rim, you shouldn't have to wrestle much.

What are we talking about, again?

springfish · 05-24-2010, 08:58 PM

Ha!

WOLVERINE · 05-24-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Narrdo

Any chance you can expound on this, I would love to learn a new tire mounting trick. I have had one to many wrestling matches with my tires. The last time, I tapped out in the first round.

Get about 6 rachet straps or equivalent and feed them through/around the tire from outside to inside (thread / sidewall / bead / bead / sidewall / thread) equally spaced ( 1, 3, 5 o'Clock and 7, 9 and 11 o'Clock positions) leaving the rachet at the center of the outside of the tire (the part you ride on) and crank tight until the 2 beads touch or tighter. This makes the inside ID large enough to fit over the wheel. Place the tire over the rim and push on....Let go the straps and voila, beads are inside the rim dish and no need to spoon on!

EnderTheX · 05-25-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WOLVERINE

Get about 6 rachet straps or equivalent and feed them through/around the tire from outside to inside (thread / sidewall / bead / bead / sidewall / thread) equally spaced ( 1, 3, 5 o'Clock and 7, 9 and 11 o'Clock positions) leaving the rachet at the center of the outside of the tire (the part you ride on) and crank tight until the 2 beads touch or tighter. This makes the inside ID large enough to fit over the wheel. Place the tire over the rim and push on....Let go the straps and voila, beads are inside the rim dish and no need to spoon on!

Someone is going to have to post a picture or video of this....

Most importantly, can you drink beer while performing this procedure?

troyslegacy · 05-25-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EnderTheX

Someone is going to have to post a picture or video of this....

Most importantly, can you drink beer while performing this procedure?

Yeah, I'm pretty much a dumb SOB. Pictures?

05-20-2010, 02:37 PM	#121
GeckoRider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Oakland, CA, USA, Thrid Rock from the Star Sol Oddometer: 410	I just have TKC on the front with stock on the rear. On messed up surfaces like in NJ where the surface has been stripped for replacement it can make for nervous riding if you are not expecting it. Also I get a bit of head shake when overtaking or being over taken by certain semi-trucks with trailers. Not sure what it is about them, probably some magic ratio of length and height. Just makes me back off or speed ahead. But on dirt compared to stock I feel much more comfortable. __________________ F800GS Mag/Black 2009 "Faucon GriS" Farkles; Garmin GPSMap478 in a TT cradle, throttle Rocker, Airhawk seatpad, Pivot Pegs, Renthal grips, SW-motech bars, MOD skid plate, Altrider headlight guard, HDB handguards, Maier Mudguard. Wishing for farkles; If/when I can ride offroad better- suspension, rims.

05-20-2010, 05:34 PM	#124
soph9 Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,978	our second rear has arrived we just need to pick it up on Sunday....one set is going on one of our 650's next Friday....during the 10000 km service...we should get a good feel for these tires being mounted on at least one of our bikes. I am waiting a little longer before I trade my Tourance for the K60's plus I do not want to put too much mileage on them...I want a fresh tire for our July trip __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

05-21-2010, 08:49 AM	#129
springfish Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Hood River, Oregon Oddometer: 111	installed my k60's last night…first time I ever removed and installed a tire on ANY motorcycle. It was extremely easy in my opinion. Though I've changed countless tires on my downhill mountain bike. As long as you take it slow, use some lube and make sure your bead is pushed into the center of the rim, you shouldn't have to wrestle much. __________________ Bloody shins are my wedding ring.

05-24-2010, 08:58 PM	#132
springfish Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Hood River, Oregon Oddometer: 111	Ha! __________________ Bloody shins are my wedding ring.

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05-20-2010, 06:13 PM	#127
Pete O Static Adventure Seeker Joined: Apr 2009 Location: The Great White North Oddometer: 527	I took off my Mitas Dakars and spooned on a new set of K-60's tonight. The sidewall is strong but I didn't find them that bad to work with. They were easier than the Battlewings, that was for sure. I used 9 inch irons and lots of dish washing liquid.