Kenda K784 Big Block Tires - Page 9

YamWOW! · 04-26-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by soph9

that sure would be nice to have in our garage...hmmmmmmmmm...oh to be wealthy!

No just a unjustifiable hobby.

soph9 · 04-26-2011, 04:30 PM

how far do you live from Vancouver, BC? Maybe we could "hire" you to change our tires...

YamWOW! · 04-26-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soph9

how far do you live from Vancouver, BC? Maybe we could "hire" you to change our tires...

Oh 450 miles. With the price of gas..... Well you couldn't justify it.

soph9 · 04-26-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YamWOW!

Oh 450 miles. With the price of gas..... Well you couldn't justify it.

crap

AdvWolf · 04-26-2011, 08:18 PM

Pulled the K60's off and put the BB on for the Frolic at LF. Going to meet some of the inmates

Tried to take a couple different pics of some of the questions yall have had.

dendrophobe · 04-27-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AdvWolf

Pulled the K60's off and put the BB on for the Frolic at LF. Going to meet some of the inmates

I have one arriving tomorrow, just in time to leave for LF on Friday. Can't wait to put it to the test!

soph9 · 04-27-2011, 07:12 AM

mileage what are folks getting out of these now....anyone have decent numbers to share yet?

JustBob · 04-27-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by soph9

mileage what are folks getting out of these now....anyone have decent numbers to share yet?

In an attempt to find the perfect tire for my Canadian odessy which includes the TransLab at the 3000 mile point, I used up the rear TKC-80 in 2000 miles. Love the tire....not enough mileage though. So...now I have a new BB on and will start trying to use it up before my trip (end of July) to see how it does. Also have a new K60 scout on order and am hopeful I get to try it. My plan is to put a new TKC-80 on the front with whatever holds up and provides adequate grip in the dirt.
Here's the TKC-80 at 2000 miles.

JustBob · 04-27-2011, 06:21 PM

Dang. I knew my pic posting skills leave something to be desired, but is that pic backwards or something?
here's another.

JustBob · 04-27-2011, 06:39 PM

How y'all like these apples? Purdy, huh?

JustBob · 04-27-2011, 06:40 PM

They sure look nice. Hope they last.

JustBob · 04-27-2011, 07:00 PM

As far as mileage goes, I'm thinking it depends a lot on tire pressure. I've been running 28-30 on both ends because I don't ride far to the Forest Service roads around here. But when I ride to those roads (maybe 40 miles one way), I go pretty fast....70-80mph. So, my thinking is that I'm running on the fat flat part of the tire and not getting good mileage because of that. So, on my trip, I plan on running 34F 38R loaded with bags and stuff on the hard road and 30/30...maybe 28/28 if it's soft, on the Trans Lab.
Comments?

YamWOW! · 04-27-2011, 07:33 PM

At 500 mile of 60% gravel and 40% slab I about have the groove on the center knob worn down.

dendrophobe · 04-28-2011, 07:08 PM

Got one mounted today, all ready to tear it up at Laurel Fork this weekend.

rediRrakaD · 04-29-2011, 09:59 AM

JustBOb,
My 2 cents... I run 40r/38f and got a little over 3k on my D606. Figure 80% slab 20% gravely goodness. My street riding is quite spirited...
Tried 26/22 while in Death Valley.

These bikes are quite heavy!! (not to mention the hp) High speed highway/lower pressure will certainly cook off a tire!! (I ride @70+ on the slab).
My buddy killed his new 606 in 40MILES!!!!!! transferring to another dirt section @ only 26psi!!!!! (he now refills before slab sections

). Takes 3min.

BB (dang that thing is a monster) goes on today, I'll be doing 550-650 miles a week commuting and dirt on the weekends. Report coming in...

.
S.

04-26-2011, 04:30 PM	#122
soph9 Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,978	how far do you live from Vancouver, BC? Maybe we could "hire" you to change our tires... __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

04-27-2011, 07:12 AM	#127
soph9 Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,978	mileage what are folks getting out of these now....anyone have decent numbers to share yet? __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

04-27-2011, 06:21 PM	#129
JustBob Uh...who me? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Blairsville, GA Oddometer: 442	Dang. I knew my pic posting skills leave something to be desired, but is that pic backwards or something? here's another. __________________ Bob Hancock '12 MultiStrada 1200 (For Sale) '09 F800GS '10 R1200GS '10 690 EnduroR JustBob screwed with this post 12-31-2012 at 07:53 PM

04-27-2011, 06:39 PM	#130
JustBob Uh...who me? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Blairsville, GA Oddometer: 442	How y'all like these apples? Purdy, huh? __________________ Bob Hancock '12 MultiStrada 1200 (For Sale) '09 F800GS '10 R1200GS '10 690 EnduroR JustBob screwed with this post 12-31-2012 at 07:53 PM

04-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#131
JustBob Uh...who me? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Blairsville, GA Oddometer: 442	One more They sure look nice. Hope they last. __________________ Bob Hancock '12 MultiStrada 1200 (For Sale) '09 F800GS '10 R1200GS '10 690 EnduroR JustBob screwed with this post 12-31-2012 at 07:53 PM

04-26-2011, 08:18 PM	#125
AdvWolf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: The Mountains -Almost Heaven, WV Oddometer: 246	Pulled the K60's off and put the BB on for the Frolic at LF. Going to meet some of the inmates Tried to take a couple different pics of some of the questions yall have had.

04-27-2011, 07:00 PM	#132
JustBob Uh...who me? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Blairsville, GA Oddometer: 442	As far as mileage goes, I'm thinking it depends a lot on tire pressure. I've been running 28-30 on both ends because I don't ride far to the Forest Service roads around here. But when I ride to those roads (maybe 40 miles one way), I go pretty fast....70-80mph. So, my thinking is that I'm running on the fat flat part of the tire and not getting good mileage because of that. So, on my trip, I plan on running 34F 38R loaded with bags and stuff on the hard road and 30/30...maybe 28/28 if it's soft, on the Trans Lab. Comments? __________________ Bob Hancock '12 MultiStrada 1200 (For Sale) '09 F800GS '10 R1200GS '10 690 EnduroR

04-27-2011, 07:33 PM	#133
YamWOW! Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kennewick Washington Oddometer: 459	At 500 mile of 60% gravel and 40% slab I about have the groove on the center knob worn down. __________________ 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 YamWOW! screwed with this post 04-29-2011 at 07:26 PM

04-28-2011, 07:08 PM	#134
dendrophobe Motorbike Junky Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 843	Got one mounted today, all ready to tear it up at Laurel Fork this weekend. __________________ Doug *Semper Fi* 2009 BMW F800GS, Olive Drab 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, Black Custom built Ducati GT1000 Scrambler, Red

04-29-2011, 09:59 AM	#135
rediRrakaD Whoopdie do Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Oaktown Oddometer: 439	JustBOb, My 2 cents... I run 40r/38f and got a little over 3k on my D606. Figure 80% slab 20% gravely goodness. My street riding is quite spirited... Tried 26/22 while in Death Valley. These bikes are quite heavy!! (not to mention the hp) High speed highway/lower pressure will certainly cook off a tire!! (I ride @70+ on the slab). My buddy killed his new 606 in 40MILES!!!!!! transferring to another dirt section @ only 26psi!!!!! (he now refills before slab sections). Takes 3min. BB (dang that thing is a monster) goes on today, I'll be doing 550-650 miles a week commuting and dirt on the weekends. Report coming in... . S. __________________ RIFF RAFF Industrial Tiki Purveyor

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