K60 front wobble

polson · 10-07-2012, 07:50 PM

I have a wobble at around 45-50mph with these tires? *I took the rim to BMW dealer and had the rim with the tire on it balanced but the wobble still exist. I also check to make sure the triple tree wasn't loose.*

Has anyone else had this issue. They also seem to slide quite a bit on the dirt. What are these recommended for? *50/50 dirt? *If so what would be a more aggressive dirt tire?

Any suggestions, thanks

ebrabaek · 10-07-2012, 08:20 PM

I only have it on the rear (K-60), and it is 18 inch.... front is a Karoo-T.....no wobbles.....

Nacho911 · 10-07-2012, 11:40 PM

Change pressure. Go with the F800 manual on pressure. Air it down from spec 41psi to 32-36 PSI. Try that. Also add a run flat tire goo, as it also balances.

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Loutre · 10-08-2012, 05:07 AM

It's a common problem on the front. It'll go away in a few hundred miles/kms.

NCD · 10-08-2012, 06:56 AM

The one I just put on did that. I deflated it and rotated it 180 on the wheel
Wobble gone. Maybe the red balance dot was wrong on some.

puckinet · 10-08-2012, 07:12 AM

Very common on a new set, air down to about 35 PSI, the tire is very hard and takes a little wear because the sides are a little squarded.

njoytheride · 10-08-2012, 10:17 AM

my front k-60 started the wobble after a few thousands miles. Tried balance, air pressure with no luck. Put a TKC 80 on the front and the wobble went away. Love the K-60 back tire but giving up on the front tire.

scarygary · 10-08-2012, 03:53 PM

I would check out your steering head bearings for a notch developing when your steering goes back to center. The K60s could be magnifying the problem that already exists.

polson · 10-08-2012, 05:53 PM

The steering head seems smooth and not loose. It has to be the tire. I will check the pressure and take it for a spin this weekend. I already have over 200 miles in the tires.

Frustrated with this front tire and the rear k60 sure does slide in dirt and gravel.

But I am use to a dirt bike.

Kobie · 10-09-2012, 10:20 PM

I had the K60's fitted front & rear last week. These tyres must be the most dangerous on wet tar, thought I was riding in thick mud (at 180k/ph) Maybe I was pushing it a bit. Have'nt been on the dirt yet, will let you know.

albany23 · 10-10-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loutre

It's a common problem on the front. It'll go away in a few hundred miles/kms.

I'm sorry, but it will not go away. I installed a fresh set and took the bike out for a 1500km ride. Lots of highway riding, then mountain passes and off-road.
I had a wobble and lots of vibration up until 40kph, then it was gone. After 120 kph, the vibration was really bad, worse than a TKC80.
Off-road, they were very slippery, because of the hard compound. The new K60 Scout design for the rear tyre might be good for a long lasting tyre, but this is not a 50/50 tyre. They scared the crap out of me on loose gravel, and i dropped the buke more times that i want to remember.
In all, after more than 1500kms, the vibration is still there, the wobble is still present, so i went back to my old set of TKC80's. It might not be a great road tyre, but on the beach is smokes any other 50/50 tyre out there.Looking forward to a fresh set of Karoo T's.

polson · 10-10-2012, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the input. The bike came with a set of new tkc80's and I think I may just put those on. I prefer the dirt and with the wobble and the sliding was a little outside my comfort overall.

This is the most street bike I've had and the tkc's look more similar to any other dirt tire I've had in the past.

fletman · 10-18-2012, 07:45 PM

I get a slight shake at about 70, but nothing either side. I like the Heidenau's but have a lot of difficulty getting them in my part of the world. It's hot here and the roads are not overly tire friendly, most cars chew through a set in about 12-15 thousand miles. With that in mind the TKC's just wouldn't last.
I need to replace my rear K60 as it got a nasty spike through it, came across this post whilst searching alternatives. The front (K60) is new, looking at an alternative for the rear if I can't source the 60 for the back.
Any ideas??

Steveman · 10-18-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobie

I had the K60's fitted front & rear last week. These tyres must be the most dangerous on wet tar, thought I was riding in thick mud (at 180k/ph) Maybe I was pushing it a bit. Have'nt been on the dirt yet, will let you know.

wow 180 in thick mud, thats cool

machinebuilder · 10-19-2012, 03:08 AM

you do know these tires are 35psi max inflation.

air down to about 30psi they will settle down.

10-07-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
polson ^OP 2 wheels !!!! Joined: Aug 2009 Location: dubuque, iowa Oddometer: 167	K60 front wobble I have a wobble at around 45-50mph with these tires? I took the rim to BMW dealer and had the rim with the tire on it balanced but the wobble still exist. I also check to make sure the triple tree wasn't loose. Has anyone else had this issue. They also seem to slide quite a bit on the dirt. What are these recommended for? 50/50 dirt? If so what would be a more aggressive dirt tire? Any suggestions, thanks

10-07-2012, 08:20 PM	#2
ebrabaek Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso,NM Oddometer: 2,870	I only have it on the rear (K-60), and it is 18 inch.... front is a Karoo-T.....no wobbles..... __________________ Erling

10-07-2012, 11:40 PM	#3
Nacho911 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta Rocky Mountains Canada Oddometer: 368	Change pressure. Go with the F800 manual on pressure. Air it down from spec 41psi to 32-36 PSI. Try that. Also add a run flat tire goo, as it also balances. N __________________ Nacho911

10-08-2012, 05:07 AM	#4
Loutre Cosmopolitan Adv Joined: Nov 2010 Location: In a tent on a mountain Oddometer: 2,023	It's a common problem on the front. It'll go away in a few hundred miles/kms. __________________ Keep the smile on your face! F800GS - The ORANGE ones are faster!! An Otter on the road: From Lille to Limoges in 12 Days An Otter on the road: I'm coming up so you better get this party started!

10-08-2012, 06:56 AM	#5
NCD Dirty Hairy Joined: Nov 2008 Location: NE Ohio Oddometer: 305	The one I just put on did that. I deflated it and rotated it 180 on the wheel Wobble gone. Maybe the red balance dot was wrong on some. __________________ The BEST Continental Divide ride report EVER!!!! The BEST TWVT ride report EVER!!!!

10-08-2012, 07:12 AM	#6
puckinet Not so nOOb Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Bonney Lake, Washington Oddometer: 317	Very common on a new set, air down to about 35 PSI, the tire is very hard and takes a little wear because the sides are a little squarded. __________________ Our famous last words "It doesn't look too bad". 08 KTM 450 EXCR 2010 BMW F800GS Rick

10-08-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
njoytheride NJOYN' THE JOURNEY Joined: Jan 2008 Location: WESTERN AR Oddometer: 622	my front k-60 started the wobble after a few thousands miles. Tried balance, air pressure with no luck. Put a TKC 80 on the front and the wobble went away. Love the K-60 back tire but giving up on the front tire.

10-08-2012, 03:53 PM	#8
scarygary Drawing blanks Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto ON Oddometer: 307	I would check out your steering head bearings for a notch developing when your steering goes back to center. The K60s could be magnifying the problem that already exists.

10-08-2012, 05:53 PM	#9
polson ^OP 2 wheels !!!! Joined: Aug 2009 Location: dubuque, iowa Oddometer: 167	The steering head seems smooth and not loose. It has to be the tire. I will check the pressure and take it for a spin this weekend. I already have over 200 miles in the tires. Frustrated with this front tire and the rear k60 sure does slide in dirt and gravel. But I am use to a dirt bike.

10-09-2012, 10:20 PM	#10
Kobie n00b Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 1	Wobble ??? I had the K60's fitted front & rear last week. These tyres must be the most dangerous on wet tar, thought I was riding in thick mud (at 180k/ph) Maybe I was pushing it a bit. Have'nt been on the dirt yet, will let you know.

10-10-2012, 09:08 PM	#12
polson ^OP 2 wheels !!!! Joined: Aug 2009 Location: dubuque, iowa Oddometer: 167	Thanks for the input. The bike came with a set of new tkc80's and I think I may just put those on. I prefer the dirt and with the wobble and the sliding was a little outside my comfort overall. This is the most street bike I've had and the tkc's look more similar to any other dirt tire I've had in the past.

10-18-2012, 07:45 PM	#13
fletman Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: no fixed abode Oddometer: 20	I get a slight shake at about 70, but nothing either side. I like the Heidenau's but have a lot of difficulty getting them in my part of the world. It's hot here and the roads are not overly tire friendly, most cars chew through a set in about 12-15 thousand miles. With that in mind the TKC's just wouldn't last. I need to replace my rear K60 as it got a nasty spike through it, came across this post whilst searching alternatives. The front (K60) is new, looking at an alternative for the rear if I can't source the 60 for the back. Any ideas?? __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers

10-19-2012, 03:08 AM	#15
machinebuilder Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: East Tennessee Oddometer: 710	you do know these tires are 35psi max inflation. air down to about 30psi they will settle down. __________________ 2009 BMW F800GS NON ABS the best thing to buy for your bike is gas.....Neduro Remote is not found on the coffee table.......seen on a T Shirt

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