Hey Mark, Since we live fairly close, I'm curious where you ordered your new rear 606 from. Like you I have about 1500 miles on my 07 and the rear 603 is getting worn. Since it's too hot to ride now I may just wait til Fall when it gets a little cooler. I'll be interested to know how that rear fits and how you like it. Some friends of mine that ride KTM's swear by the Maxiss Desert IT for our rocky terrain but they aren't DOT approved. When it gets cooler I'll give you a buz and maybe we can go riding.
Pete
Peoria,AZ
07 KLX250

 

Will I have a Kenda "Carlsbad" on the back of mine, it's not DOT but it grips good. I'm running around 15psi with 1 rim lock.
Cheers

 

Pete, I ordered the Dunlop from North Valley Kawasaki/Honda off of Cave Creek Road and Greenway. I love those guys 'cause you can wheel-and-deal with 'em. The cheapest I could find it on the internet was for $63 plus shipping ($15) at MotoXOutlet. Seemed like a hassle to drive with a tire around my shoulder to get it mounted at the dealer. North Valley charged me a little over $70 plus, like I said, $18 to mount. I drove out to Bartlett Lake this morning, it was warm (102 degrees/12% humidity) but with the CamelBak - not bad. I would really hate to lay the bike down on that asphalt though, you'd probably die of third degrees burns in 60 seconds flat! On the bright side, we only have 120 more days of 100+ degree weather! So yeah, drop me an email when you want to go. STAY FROSTY!