HELP WITH ROAD TIRES

Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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I don't want to spend $1200 on Supermoto wheels. What road tires do you recommend for a spare set of (stock)wheels?
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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I just ordered a set of kenda K761's. Havent even got them yet but I was in the same boat as you, not able (or willing to buy SM set up) Try this site the have a good varity and pictures of all there tires. http://www.americanmototire.com/. The 761's are 80% on road 20% off so I hope the do well quite cheaper than the distanzas also. They should be here Sat. so when I get them mounted I will givve a full ride report.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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Avon Distanzia's; best tire for street/gravel.

 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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how much does a set of stock wheels go for?
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I picked up a rear for $80. Finding it hard to get a front though, the speedo connection seems to be endemic to the KLX.
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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That looks cool, anyone bought this or have any input?
 
Old May 31, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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I just got a KLX a couple of months ago and was also considering the Kenda 761's
I'd be interested in the ride report.
 
Old May 31, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: dugbert

I just got a KLX a couple of months ago and was also considering the Kenda 761's
I'd be interested in the ride report.
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/m_137106/tm.htm

 

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