Deej, how are those K270's
#2
09-19-2007, 10:09 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
RE: Deej, how are those K270's
Oh sorry that's right I was supposed to give a report on the Kenda K270 tires.
Well I have a couple hundred miles on them, and first of all I have to say that the front tire on loose stuffis100% better than the stock 603, but then again anything would be better. On trails they rock, on rocks they rock, loose stuff no problem. Now on the street they took a little getting use to, like I said before for a couple of days the steering seemed stiffer, and the bike wanted to straighten out on its own a little more without my help. But I think we have come to an understanding me and the new tires, and I'm taking corners with full confidence. I did however just realize today that I am still running the lower pressure from the Tahuya ride from a couple of weeks ago. I need to bump them back up a little since they are really a soft compound compared to the 606 especially. Over all I think they are great. I give them a thumbs up. [sm=smiley20.gif]
Well I have a couple hundred miles on them, and first of all I have to say that the front tire on loose stuffis100% better than the stock 603, but then again anything would be better. On trails they rock, on rocks they rock, loose stuff no problem. Now on the street they took a little getting use to, like I said before for a couple of days the steering seemed stiffer, and the bike wanted to straighten out on its own a little more without my help. But I think we have come to an understanding me and the new tires, and I'm taking corners with full confidence. I did however just realize today that I am still running the lower pressure from the Tahuya ride from a couple of weeks ago. I need to bump them back up a little since they are really a soft compound compared to the 606 especially. Over all I think they are great. I give them a thumbs up. [sm=smiley20.gif]
#5
09-20-2007, 12:25 AM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Land of Sun, Sand and Thorns - AZ
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RE: Deej, how are those K270's
Deej, I know it might be to soon to tell but how do they compare to the Dunlop D606's?
#6
09-20-2007, 12:29 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
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RE: Deej, how are those K270's
Well, I really like the way they stick to the blacktop, and I really only have the Tahuya ride on trails and gravel to give me an idea, but so far I like them. Now that being said, I might actually go back to the 606 just because of the extra height. Or maybe I should just order the links to raise the bike.
#8
09-20-2007, 03:03 PM
RE: Deej, how are those K270's
Feel solid on pavement? Don't make you question if you will become a guardrail ornament on turns at speed? These may be my solution...need something decent off road (better than stock on gravel for sure!) but also reasonable safe/predictable on pavement at 50mph.
Thanks for the report!
Thanks for the report!
