08-31-2022, 11:52 PM | #31 |
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No problem. I saw your other thread. That’s the hardest thing about the xpect. There were a couple threads with some tire options. Unfortunately I don’t remember where they are.
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09-01-2022, 03:28 AM | #32 | |
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Sand is a problem for any tire, especially dry and clean sand! But these tires have respectable "grip" in sand too. You just can't expect to turn on sand without the front tire threatening to go out sideways. You stand a better chance if it's wet! Your photos in post #27 look scary! Maybe try to skirt the sand and use that vegetation to gain some traction, It does hold the sand together a bit. Remaining "upright" through a turn in sand helps too (don't lean into the turn much). The Tusk DSport looks like an extremely aggressive knobby tire. But if you look closely, those big blocks are closer together, and there is a flattened area in the center of the tread. I was surprised how this reduces that bumpy/vibration, helps a lot on sandy situations, and has surprising traction on wet pavement. It also doesn't wear as fast as I thought it would. If you could stop by, you could take the Storm for a test cruise to see what I mean. |
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09-02-2022, 02:15 PM | #33 |
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Xpect Tire selection is an issue, though I didn't consider it at the time I purchased the bike. For me, the X-Pect is a re-entry bike into motorcycling. So I'm learning again. Like, things to think about if I ever buy an upgraded bike. The availability of parts for many things is becoming an issue in today's world. I've been buying some maintenance items for my automotive vehicles, mostly brakes, rotors, and filters. Nothing crazy, just enough for the next time I have to perform maintenance on them.
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09-02-2022, 07:20 PM | #34 | |
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09-03-2022, 07:55 AM | #35 |
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Was going to mention the K270s, then saw the sand and didn’t know how well they work in sand. That’s deep sugar and I have no experience in sand.
I’m riding mostly street/gravel roads and light single track. Only deal with sand on the edge of creeks, lots of rock… Here’s the Kenda terrain chart, I’ve had good luck with Kendas on my previous DRZ400 and now have them on the Templar. https://powersports.kendatire.com/en...errain-charts/ The practice is probably the most beneficial, adding a paddle or a tire that hooks hard will expose the engines limitations. That looks like a ton of fun to me, laid back… |
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