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sklnd
Nov 26, 2007

NOT A TRACTOR
I've been looking to http://www.standoutnet.com/extras/mike/motorcycles/klr650/tires/ for advice about tires on a KLR. They speak highly of the Gripsters if you're gonna stick to street. They're on my list for street tires if/when I decide to go that route on my bike.

I have a set of Metzler Enduro 3 Saharas on order to get me through some touring with offroad in the middle that I've got coming up. :v:

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sklnd
Nov 26, 2007

NOT A TRACTOR
Alright someone link me to a good set of tire irons.

I just tried to put that Metzler rear I bought on the KLR, and after a ton of swearing I finally got the tire on the rim - only to find out that I destroyed the tube in the process. The tube held air long enough to seat the bead, but let all the air go by the time I could find my air pressure gauge. I blame both my incompetence and the gigantic tire irons I picked up at Harbor Freight.

Anyway, the wheel is coming with me to work tomorrow, and I'll try to find someone to slap a new tube in it over my lunch break.

sklnd
Nov 26, 2007

NOT A TRACTOR

Retarded Pimp posted:

Motion Pro tire spoon
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/65/4482/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Spoon-Tire-Iron.aspx

I'd recommend one of these too, a bead buddy, it hooks onto a spoke and keeps the bead inside the rim while you're getting the rest of the tire in.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/65/4458/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Bead-Buddy-Tire-Tool.aspx

Hey, I happen to have a 'gift check' from those guys for $40 from buying my tires. Sold!

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