Kenda K784 Big Block Tires - Page 6

YetiGS · 03-20-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Griz

Agreed. How are they working for you Yeti?

Couple hundred miles or so. Nothing really to report. I've been out of town a lot for work so not much

The Griz · 03-20-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by YetiGS

Couple hundred miles or so. Nothing really to report. I've been out of town a lot for work so not much

S'all good. Keep us posted though!

YamWOW! · 03-24-2011, 10:09 PM

I'm wondering how hard it will be to change a flat on the trail.

YetiGS · 03-25-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by YamWOW!

I'm wondering how hard it will be to change a flat on the trail.

That's why I've put a tubless system in my rear wheel. Hopefully I'd only have to plug it to keep going.

I know that when I got a flat in my rear (nail) with my K60 it was a bitch and a half to fix on the trail. Mostly because it was so hard to break the bead. We tried every trick in the book (sidestand, rocks, etc.) with no luck. Then one of the guys remembered he had just bought a Bead BrakR. Imagine six guys staring at the instructions trying to figure out how the hell to make that thing work! We finally did figure it out and it worked great.

Apostolos · 03-25-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YetiGS

I know that when I got a flat in my rear (nail) with my K60 it was a bitch and a half to fix on the trail. Mostly because it was so hard to break the bead. We tried every trick in the book (sidestand, rocks, etc.) with no luck. Then one of the guys remembered he had just bought a Bead BrakR. Imagine six guys staring at the instructions trying to figure out how the hell to make that thing work! We finally did figure it out and it worked great.

Man alive!

I've changed 2 rear K60's and it's been incredibly laborious to break the bead. I did it once using the side-stand, and most recently with weights down in my basement.

I'll have to look into this bead breakR. Thanks.

God Bless,
David

dendrophobe · 03-25-2011, 10:07 AM

Definitely, the BeadBreakr is a must for easy tire changes. It's expensive, but if you've already invested in compatible tire irons (Aerostich Titanium Tar Arns or the Best Rest tire irons) then the rest of the kit is only $140.

YamWOW! · 03-25-2011, 11:39 AM

[QUOTE=YetiGS;15505303]That's why I've put a tubless system in my rear wheel. Hopefully I'd only have to plug it to keep going.

Do tell!

YetiGS · 03-25-2011, 08:45 PM

[QUOTE=YamWOW!;15506239]

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Originally Posted by YetiGS

That's why I've put a tubless system in my rear wheel. Hopefully I'd only have to plug it to keep going.

Do tell!

When I sent my wheel to Woody's Wheel Works, I had him install his tubeless system for me. Works great!

AdvWolf · 03-27-2011, 08:30 AM

Hey guys, Just put an order in for a set of Big Blocks. $200 for the set not including tax. Trying to keep my money in the state and support the locals. Cheaper than the K60's cost when I put them on. Think I can get another 1000 miles on the K60's though- giving me around 9500 miles on them. Hoping to get 6000 out of the big blocks for the $100 in savings

Hard to tell but cannot sit around waiting for the new K60's ( they really screwed to pooch on that one).

Hoping the Big block holds the front end a little better in the muddy clay after seeing them first hand the tire look pretty sound. Keep you posted when I strap them on in a few weeks.

PS- I have heard of the use of a ratchet strap being used around the wheel to break the bead free. have not try it yet because (Knock on wood) no flats yet. Running RideOnIt in the tubes. Not Slime. But a very big advocate for the ratchet straps as back country must carry gear.

JG55 · 03-28-2011, 07:52 AM

Tires have 1120 miles on them, over half of them pavement. Looks like I will get at least 3k miles out of them. They worked great in Death Valley last weekend. I pushed them pretty hard on the twisty's, gripped real good. Did not air down for the dirt, with the super stiff side walls, it wouldn't matter? JG

AdvWolf · 03-28-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JG55

Tires have 1120 miles on them, over half of them pavement. Looks like I will get at least 3k miles out of them. They worked great in Death Valley last weekend. I pushed them pretty hard on the twisty's, gripped real good. Did not air down for the dirt, with the super stiff side walls, it wouldn't matter? JG

can you upload some picks??? I was hoping to get a little more out of them. I commute the bike about 600 miles a week. Off road on the weekends. they should last me to May if I luck.

WR_guy · 03-28-2011, 12:58 PM

How are they in the dirt.

The TKCs are surprisingly good.

I figure I'll air them to 15lbs or so for off road.

itsatdm · 03-28-2011, 03:33 PM

I would not do that if you are going to ride in any rocky terrain. It is a guaranteed rim dinger for the front. I bent my at 22psi and never go below 25 now. Some people believe that running low pressures on these heavy bikes is not that much help and I tend to agree. If I get a little give in the tire by applying palm pressure on it, that is good enough for me.

johngil · 03-28-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by itsatdm

I would not do that if you are going to ride in any rocky terrain. It is a guaranteed rim dinger for the front. I bent my at 22psi and never go below 25 now. Some people believe that running low pressures on these heavy bikes is not that much help and I tend to agree. If I get a little give in the tire by applying palm pressure on it, that is good enough for me.

Agree. 15 psi is great for a small bike. Riding a 500# bike on the same tires is asking for trouble.

JG55 · 03-29-2011, 07:27 AM

When i had the tires put on, I put palm pressure on the unmounted rear, it felt like it had 25psi in it. Super stiff, almost like a run flat tire. This is why I won't air-down. I wonder how far I could ride with a flat before the bead broke loose?

03-24-2011, 10:09 PM	#78
YamWOW! Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kennewick Washington Oddometer: 459	I'm wondering how hard it will be to change a flat on the trail. __________________ YamWOW. It's made in Japan, you know the Japanese make good stuff! Check out the WR250R/X forum: CLICK HERE Check out the Pacific NW DualSport Forum: CLICK HERE KTM 530 EXC-R BMW F800GS

03-25-2011, 10:07 AM	#81
dendrophobe Motorbike Junky Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 843	Definitely, the BeadBreakr is a must for easy tire changes. It's expensive, but if you've already invested in compatible tire irons (Aerostich Titanium Tar Arns or the Best Rest tire irons) then the rest of the kit is only $140. __________________ Doug *Semper Fi* 2009 BMW F800GS, Olive Drab 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, Black Custom built Ducati GT1000 Scrambler, Red

03-25-2011, 11:39 AM	#82
YamWOW! Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kennewick Washington Oddometer: 459	[QUOTE=YetiGS;15505303]That's why I've put a tubless system in my rear wheel. Hopefully I'd only have to plug it to keep going. Do tell! __________________ YamWOW. It's made in Japan, you know the Japanese make good stuff! Check out the WR250R/X forum: CLICK HERE Check out the Pacific NW DualSport Forum: CLICK HERE KTM 530 EXC-R BMW F800GS

03-28-2011, 07:52 AM	#85
JG55 Almost Normal Joined: Sep 2010 Oddometer: 134	So Far Tires have 1120 miles on them, over half of them pavement. Looks like I will get at least 3k miles out of them. They worked great in Death Valley last weekend. I pushed them pretty hard on the twisty's, gripped real good. Did not air down for the dirt, with the super stiff side walls, it wouldn't matter? JG __________________ 2010 F800GS 30th Anniversary 2004 CRF250X 3 Dogs

03-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#88
itsatdm NoMoTDM still Gary Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Columbia, Ca. Oddometer: 3,705	I would not do that if you are going to ride in any rocky terrain. It is a guaranteed rim dinger for the front. I bent my at 22psi and never go below 25 now. Some people believe that running low pressures on these heavy bikes is not that much help and I tend to agree. If I get a little give in the tire by applying palm pressure on it, that is good enough for me. __________________ BMW Motorrad USA customer service: "We make superior motorcycles and continue to improve them."

03-27-2011, 08:30 AM	#84
AdvWolf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: The Mountains -Almost Heaven, WV Oddometer: 248	Hey guys, Just put an order in for a set of Big Blocks. $200 for the set not including tax. Trying to keep my money in the state and support the locals. Cheaper than the K60's cost when I put them on. Think I can get another 1000 miles on the K60's though- giving me around 9500 miles on them. Hoping to get 6000 out of the big blocks for the $100 in savings Hard to tell but cannot sit around waiting for the new K60's ( they really screwed to pooch on that one). Hoping the Big block holds the front end a little better in the muddy clay after seeing them first hand the tire look pretty sound. Keep you posted when I strap them on in a few weeks. PS- I have heard of the use of a ratchet strap being used around the wheel to break the bead free. have not try it yet because (Knock on wood) no flats yet. Running RideOnIt in the tubes. Not Slime. But a very big advocate for the ratchet straps as back country must carry gear.

03-28-2011, 12:58 PM	#87
WR_guy Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: 96' Dr650 - 200 wr400f street legal -- Hot xr50 Oddometer: 846	How are they in the dirt. The TKCs are surprisingly good. I figure I'll air them to 15lbs or so for off road.

03-29-2011, 07:27 AM	#90
JG55 Almost Normal Joined: Sep 2010 Oddometer: 134	Tire Pressure When i had the tires put on, I put palm pressure on the unmounted rear, it felt like it had 25psi in it. Super stiff, almost like a run flat tire. This is why I won't air-down. I wonder how far I could ride with a flat before the bead broke loose? __________________ 2010 F800GS 30th Anniversary 2004 CRF250X 3 Dogs

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