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Offline SchalkL

Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« on: November 29, 2017, 01:56:13 pm »
I had MITAS E07 on all my previous bikes and never had a problem and now looking to put on the Africa Twin
BUT
Got a strong recommendation from a experienced rider to go for TKC80 front and rear. I really like the looks - lot more aggressive than E07's but I am worried about the tar riding (i do 50/50), and front wheel cornering. I know TKC80's have a very good name but heard that you need to inflate them very high on tar not to get the middel knobbie melting  :eek7:
MITAS E07 Rear - R1850
MITAS E07 Front - R950
TKC 80. Rear - R2500
TKC 80 Front - R1300
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Your view/experience please ............



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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2017, 02:04:26 pm »
not to get the middel knobbie melting

It will happen with time anyway when you use front brake a lot. Cornering with front TKC on tar no problem.
My front stay at 1.85 b most of the time. I would pump it up to 2.2 if I know I'd be doing whole day on tar.
They good tyres and would be a good choice even if you fit a 50/50 type tyre at the back to get more mileage than a knobbly.
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2017, 02:09:28 pm »
I am surprised with the good wear in front on tar on the TKC80 on my F800GS. But then I keep it properly inflated at 250kpa. I run an Anakee 3 at the back for distance...
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2017, 02:17:50 pm »
I'm just waiting for my roeibootjie (aka December bonus) to dock and I'll be putting on a TKC80 front and E07 back.

Had the E07's front & back on the Tiger and was very happy. Hoping to be more happy with the TKC on the front.

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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2017, 02:18:17 pm »
Schalk, jy gaan 'n merkwaardige verskil hê tussen die twee wat lewensduur betref.  Die E07 gaan jou baie meer kilos gee, veral as jy baie teerpad ry.  Die nuwe E-07 lyk bietjie meer aggresief, so kyk gerus na hom. 

Ek gebruik die TKC -80 op die 990 & die AT, na ek lank E-07 op die 990 gehad het.  Op die AT slegs omdat dit reeds op was maar op die 990 omdat dit meer grip bied op die stofpad in my opinie.  Ek gaan egter sukkel om 3,500km uit die TKC te kry op die 990 en op die AT is hulle nie ver van kaput na die Quest nie.

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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2017, 02:48:42 pm »
On the AT IMitas E07 rear. Got 12 000 km on so far and both still in good condition. Run both at 2.1bar on and off road
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2017, 02:54:05 pm »
TKC80 on the front and EO-7 on the rear for me for the last 5k, happy with that combo. Also do 50/50. TKC80 grips well on tar.
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2017, 12:52:28 pm »
Quote from: ktmkobus on November 29, 2017, 02:18:17 pm
Schalk, jy gaan 'n merkwaardige verskil hê tussen die twee wat lewensduur betref.  Die E07 gaan jou baie meer kilos gee, veral as jy baie teerpad ry.  Die nuwe E-07 lyk bietjie meer aggresief, so kyk gerus na hom. 

Ek gebruik die TKC -80 op die 990 & die AT, na ek lank E-07 op die 990 gehad het.  Op die AT slegs omdat dit reeds op was maar op die 990 omdat dit meer grip bied op die stofpad in my opinie.  Ek gaan egter sukkel om 3,500km uit die TKC te kry op die 990 en op die AT is hulle nie ver van kaput na die Quest nie.

Ek is verstom oor die kms wat jy op n TKC kry, op Quest was daar baie beleefd deur sommige deelnemers gery, en die agtertyres was diep in die 2de helfte van hul lewens aan die einde van Quest.
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 ??
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2017, 03:42:53 pm »
Motoz Adv rear & Anakee Wild front werk lekker vir my.
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2017, 07:20:30 pm »
OK after lots of Google, Youtube and Forum threads I am going with this:

Motoz Tractionator-Adventure-Rear (70/30) R2250


Motoz Tractionator GPS Front (50/50) R1280
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2017, 07:58:45 pm »
Nou raak jy "warm": Schalk!

Karoo 3 voor is die beste voorband wat ek nog ooit gehad het - "by far" !! Excellent traction in all conditions - currently on 13000 km with a lot of life left... Pal met AT stem saam daarmee!!
Agter sukkel ons nog - gaan ook die Tractionator probeer ... TKC altyd goed - maar prys vs km's is nie reg nie ... Mitas doen dit nie vir my nie - ok km's - less ok traction!
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2017, 09:17:15 pm »
Quote from: SchalkL on November 30, 2017, 07:20:30 pm
OK after lots of Google, Youtube and Forum threads I am going with this:

Motoz Tractionator-Adventure-Rear (70/30) R2250


Motoz Tractionator GPS Front (50/50) R1280


Ek het ook’n stel gekoop, vir volgende jaar se toer.

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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2017, 09:24:59 pm »
Ouens,  probeer gerus Kenda Big Block.
Dit is soortgelyk aan die TKC80 maar teen R1700 vir agter veel goedkoper as die TKC.
Ek kry so 3500km uit 'n Kenda agterband en 2500km uit 'n TKC80 agterband.
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Re: Tyres for the Twin - MITAS OR TKC80 OR ??????
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2017, 09:52:11 pm »
 Kenda Big Block.

My favorite agterband. Rustig toer kry ek 7000 km+ mors 3800kms.
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