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1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 04 May 2021 11:24
by ajayhawkfan
A nephew has picked up a 1986 Honda XL600R with bald tires. He asked my recommendation. Recommending TKC 80s is pricey. What recommendation does the brain trust have for such a bike?
Re: 1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 04 May 2021 11:50
by troy
Back in the day, if you wanted a good DOT dualsport tire that is aggressive enough to satisfy, the Dunlop D606 was the go-to.
Re: 1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 04 May 2021 13:55
by ajayhawkfan
Thanks Troy, I knew you would come through.
Re: 1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 04 May 2021 23:15
by bird man
i like the pirelli mt 21 , it is not the cheapest one but has good life and traction characteristics . Kenda also makes a very reasonably priced tire, shorter life but very affordable and good handling.
Re: 1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 05 May 2021 09:30
by hbadventure
Kenda Trackmaster II. They are around $50 on amazon, handle great. If you need one fast I keep 21", 18" & 17" in stock at all times. Hit me up.
Re: 1986 XL600R Tire Help
Posted: 06 May 2021 09:51
by ajayhawkfan
hbadventure wrote: ↑05 May 2021 09:30
Kenda Trackmaster II. They are around $50 on amazon, handle great. If you need one fast I keep 21", 18" & 17" in stock at all times. Hit me up.
I passed that recommendation on. I don't believe he needs anything that fast but thanks for the offer.