Heidenau K60

[upweekis]

Everybody still loving them on the F8?

[Firefight911]

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

[CrazyMike]

unequivocally, YES

[raider]

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_]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Ducksbane

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.

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]

Originally Posted by raider

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

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]

Looks like they make a 150....

http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/n...uctsnew_b.html

I'll probably go to these soon.

[upweekis]

"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]

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.

[Chiccoadv]

I have both the k60 in England, around 190/200 Euro, but I still keep for the summer trip.In Italy it’s easy find the front only

[a1fa]

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?

[ba_]

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]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Looks like they make a 150....

http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/n...uctsnew_b.html

I'll probably go to these soon.

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