This thread is really just an excuse to make occasional posts about my 2014 Kawaski W800 SE, Polly to friends.
This time, it's tyres. Bike came with Dunlop TT100s, which were fine but wore out too fast for my liking. Since then have fitted a succession of Avon RoadRiders and IMO these have been a great improvement - good grip, good handling and last nearly twice as long.
But this time, with the rear down to about the limit, decided time for a change. After a lot of thinking and research - as if - bought a pair of Kenda K761, through the village tyre shop as usual. This is Polly with the rear K761 fitted:
After taking the photo, pulled the front wheel out and carried it down the road for similar fitment.
Have a Kenda K761 on the rear of the Honda NX250 since having the wheel rebuilt to 17" and I've been pleased with that so, uhm, give it a go on the Kawasaki.
Now it so happens the rear on the XS650 is nearing replacement. And there's not a lot of life left in the front either. Bike has Maxxis, fitted by the PO, so now I suppose I will have to think about what to fit next. Replace the Maxxis with more of the same, go to Avon RoadRiders, or another pair of Kenda K761?
Opinions welcome . . .
This time, it's tyres. Bike came with Dunlop TT100s, which were fine but wore out too fast for my liking. Since then have fitted a succession of Avon RoadRiders and IMO these have been a great improvement - good grip, good handling and last nearly twice as long.
But this time, with the rear down to about the limit, decided time for a change. After a lot of thinking and research - as if - bought a pair of Kenda K761, through the village tyre shop as usual. This is Polly with the rear K761 fitted:
After taking the photo, pulled the front wheel out and carried it down the road for similar fitment.
Have a Kenda K761 on the rear of the Honda NX250 since having the wheel rebuilt to 17" and I've been pleased with that so, uhm, give it a go on the Kawasaki.
Now it so happens the rear on the XS650 is nearing replacement. And there's not a lot of life left in the front either. Bike has Maxxis, fitted by the PO, so now I suppose I will have to think about what to fit next. Replace the Maxxis with more of the same, go to Avon RoadRiders, or another pair of Kenda K761?
Opinions welcome . . .