What are good tires for sand dunes since i did some research and many people stated that the KLX could not carry a paddle tire due to not enough HP.

Reference:
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...t=paddle+tires

 

ya i dont know man, ive never been to the dunes but it just seems like the klx aint got the power for it. maybe with a 351 kit. the only reason i would take mine is for a back up bike in case my 450 broke down.

 

i beg the differ it will hold an 8 paddle but a 10? not sure plus an 8 is less expensive it will do fine in the dunes...Also OIL THE AIR FILTER!!! if you have a sproket swap for it too i would bring that along with ya on your trip....also consider ENGINE ICE COOLANT it's a great product...good luck man and post some pics of beautiful Glamis,Ca

 

not enought hp to handle it? that bike in the link sounded stock, which would have a problem with a good paved hill anyway. just run a 13 tooth, paddle tire and keep your speed up like you would want to do with any bike. whens this going down. its atleast 105 in the shade right now, even i start to tap out at 95-100.

 

where do u live 09klx?

 

Bakersfield

 

The sand in that link was damp. Damp sand has magical qualities.

Unfortunaltely, you will almost never find damp sand at Glamis. What you will find is dry, bottomless, power-robbing sand.

Good luck and be sure to report back.

Ron

 

Ranger ron is right thats how whe used to keep our bikes up just bury it in the sand just bottom less man i think his bike will do fine in the dunes but nothing like my Kx 250 it tears it up but hard on topend...

 

what part of AZ Ron? I Got some family in Kingman...

 

I ran my MT43 last time I was at the Little Sahara and it did fine. I dropped the pressure to 4 psi and it did better. It climbed anything I pointed it at, but didn't turn as quickly as you can with a paddle.

Riding in the sand will take some learning. Stand on the pegs get your weight back and pin it. Once you hit the top of second gear the bike will be on top of the sand and you can steer by weighting the pegs. Don't let off the gas until you completly clear the dune, they are softer at the top and a lot of people bury their bikes right near the top where it is most difficult to get turned back around. Don't touch the front brake, and look before you jump off of anything.