Heide,Heide now (K60s)

[~ACP~]

I've done the front out on the trail and used my boot to break the bead. However, that is easier on tubed rims. There's no way I'd be able to do the rear without the aid of some type of bead breaker gizmo.
With a K60 on the back I don't think I'd even notice a puncture!

[Treadtrader]

Do you think you could do it?

Yes. :whistle:

[Tramp]

Most guys can change them its all down to technic..jumping on the tyre does nowt. But compress the tyre . So I find its best to place a angular bit of wood under the tyre by rim then use the laws of gravity..

but these sidewalls are very strong ive ridden flats on the plain before now and they dont come off, once took 3 guys to break bead before I discovered rthe knack...

but a beadbreaker is good if you have thw room.

[GB]

You guys are just so hard :laugh:

[GB]

What would you use for lube in the field?
Or in Norfolk mode "what would you use for lube in a field :woohoo: "

[minkyhead]

What would you use for lube in the field?
Or in Norfolk mode "what would you use for lube in a field :woohoo: "

lucozaide sport and dove soap [real good for shaving foam too ] works in aan emegancy .. :side:
ive changed out the k60s and the front was easy the rear was harder but the sidestand method would pop it im sure ...

[Tramp]

Hi GB...

well as for lube..for general commute etc I dont carry anything just get recovered to home and sort with a nice brew etc..

But touring and trails I always carry [3] levers + puncture kit+compresssor...and a small pump dispenser with a mixture of water and shower gel/small tube of "the stuff tyre garages use" worth a couple of quid in the beer fund tin and always carry a small tin of wd40.

side stand only works if you :
a-have a centre stand to prop bike up
b-your mates are along to help :cheer:

I agree fronts are easy..back are a bitch hmy: and get treated as one

[howlingmoon]

Anyone fitted these on a Vstrom DL650 or 1000 ?
What did you think of them ?
What size rear did you go for and why?

Without starting another "Tyre thread" I thought I'd start a knowledge base just on the K60 scouts, if that makes sense :laugh:

These tyres seem to be a popular topic on this thread so I thought I'd give some all round info on them.
They are a German tyre manufactured in the town of Heidenau, they started producing car tyres in 1952, then from 1969 to 1994 they produced motorcycle tyres under the name of Pneumant.
Then from 1994 they starting producing specialist motorcycle tyres, so they have been around a while, even though they are quite a new name to most Brit riders.

I have just fitted a set to my 1200GS and my findings so far are;

Extremely stiff sidewalls, two man fitting job unless you have expensive equipment.
The front tyre when on right looks like its on wrong
There is a vibration from the front under 30mph but vanishes above that completely.
They don't white line at all even in the wet
Braking in the wet seems fine.
Totally stable at speed, no problems up to 1000kg and over
High mileages have been spoke of but time will tell.
12mm deep tread on the rear and 8-9mm on the front.
I personally at this moment in time think they are a great dual purpose tyre offering good grip on most surfaces, but not the best at any.

Here is the range that I think most of the riders on this forum would be interested in.

CwEEyHMtVi.jpg

I purchased mine via mail order from http://www.motorcyclesparesuk.com/category-s/3554.htm they sent them direct from High Level which is the wholesale distributer as they didn't have stock (you can't buy from them direct) , it was next day delivery at no extra cost.
So if you want to add your opinions on these tyres (which seem to becoming very popular) please feel free,
they might suit my bike but they might not suit yours, lets hear your experiences.

[Paul C]

GB's right about the pressures and I'm loving them on my GSA. I've had the front K60 on for not quite a year (about 9.5k miles) and it's a big improvement over the Tourance in deep sand and loose stuff. Only had the rear on for about 1500 miles and not ventured of the black stuff with it yet. Best price I found was from these guys: http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/mot ... ,69,T.html. Mine was £101 delivered.

Ride safe.

[Tramp]

Here you go Howlingmoon..

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425717

I know the internet aint your best sublect :whistle:

dont think many uk riders use the "strom" on trails due to mag wheels etc..but for the odd excursion onto the ruff stuff k60 scouts will be fine..but have a look at Mitas E07 not E09 as they wont last the same and are more trail than road ..