Dakota Dual Sport Riders

General Discussions => Gear => Topic started by: greatbuffalo on April 22, 2012, 09:19:45 PM

Title: Just ordered tires.
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 22, 2012, 09:19:45 PM
Well, the hemming and hawing is over. Yesterday I ordered the Kenda K784.

Very similar to the TKC80 and bit less expensive. Will be mounted and ready to rock Wednesday afternoon. Will post a little down the road to let you all know what I think of them.
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 24, 2012, 08:25:50 PM
Reset!!! I cancelled that order d/t seriously poor durability ratings and ordered the Heidenaus. We'll see if it was good decision.
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: Dr Psyko on April 26, 2012, 09:36:20 AM
Heidenaus, new tire to me! I looked it up and seems tough!
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 26, 2012, 02:41:45 PM
They kust came today. Won't be able to install/ride till next week as work will consume my life for the next 6 days.

Thay look great!
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: The Yeti on April 26, 2012, 05:07:43 PM
I got a set of the Heidenau Scouts for my GS but haven't put 'em on yet. They look cool though. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: Sportfaller on April 26, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
from everything I've heard they are the most frustrating tires to mount ever, since they are SUPER stiff.  My Dad is running them on his 1200 and likes them, he has them mounted in sturgis.

Lay them out in the sun for a few hours to loosen them up. 
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 26, 2012, 07:24:49 PM
I'm having a shop do the mounting. They can have the frustration but I'll worn them. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: Dr Psyko on April 27, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
Why are german tires so expensive?
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: Osnabrock on April 27, 2012, 03:04:21 PM
Quote from: Dr Psyko on April 27, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
Why are german tires so expensive?
Is there a punchline? 
Title: Re: Just ordered tires.
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 27, 2012, 09:45:56 PM
They are a little spendy but if they last like the reviews say they do, I'll be ahead.

I did a lot of thinking about this purchase, just hope its $$$$ well spent.