35 years changing motorcycle tires. Trust me, keep doing the work and learning the tricks. Everyone I see struggling with tire changes just hasn't done enough. Your number one issue breaking the bead can easily be done using your kickstand.
@@mikej6542 I've had 2 different people bring these rear tires over after hours of fighting. 15 minutes later they are on the road and a little pissed that it was so easy. Frustration leads to mistakes. Don't get me wrong I've had plenty of bad tire changing days over the years. It can and will happen.
The biggest bang for the buck for a rear tire on my T7 is the Shinko 805. I have done 7 of 8 BDRs on them no trailering, One with a Dunlop Trail Max Raid both you can replace the tube on the trail with a set of Motion Pro bead breaker spoons and WD 40. Front the Shinko 804 is not good in loose and sandy conditions and the Dunlop Trail Max Raid is a amazing street tire but the handling off road is very strange it wants to slide allot but catches itself plus pushes in soft sand. The best front I have found is the Mitas E07plus in all conditions off road truly impressive but on the street it will track any imperfections on the pavement and takes a while to get used to. As for tube replacement because the front rim doesn`t have a deep side it will break down easily and price point is good. Shinko 805 is a 4000 to 5000 mile tire and the Mitas is about 6000 if you flip it at 3000.
I run 2Track on my DesertX(tubeless). So far they have been great for me. But I wouldn’t want to put a tube in if I had a trail issue. Rode BDR routes recently, brought bigger spoons and heavy zip ties just in case. Can’t speak to wet conditions though. I’ve heard they’re a little squirrelly.
Thanks for sharing! I have the tusk 2 track on my tuareg which is tubeless. I did the NM BDR with them a month ago, love them however I probably would not be able to pull them off on the trail. Got lucky so far have almost 10k on bike (7500 with stock tires- miss them on the curves) and no flats.
I feel your pain. I run Motoz Tractionator Adventure on both my AT and my T7. Spent most of one day this weekend, just changing tires. My poor busted hand.... Hey, good luck on the fire. From my house in Erie, the smoke paths looks ugly and the wind direction looks to be pushing towards town.
I put a set of the tusk D-sports on my 690 before I sold it, and those sidewalls were no joke!! I got them both installed with no major issues at the home workshop off a Home Depot bucket with some Dawn dish soap but yeah they would be straight up no fun knuckle busters trail side I’m sure of it!! One my professional motocross athletes I used to manage (trained, traveled with, wrenched on the bikes etc) years back was sponsored by maxxis tires and in race weekends I started paying the Dunlop track support guys to install our tires out of sight behind their support rig after a couple change outs and my fingers were just done! 😂
Really enjoying your T7 content. I have a set of 2tracks on the way to replace my AX41s, which I love. They just don't last. I'm already dreading installing them in the garage, let alone changing a tube trail side. Is it possible to convert these rims to be tubelss?
I struggled getting the one on the front on the bike amd grabbed the tube. Definitely wouldn't want to do it on the trail. Gotta order a rear tire soon
It was a nightmare to install and I know how to do btw, it’s on a T7. On road, not really great, just ok, front is fine but rear is not stable. Off road, on sand, gravel or rocks, they are not better than the stock Scorpion. You can feel the weight as the bike is not as peppy. They are so stiff that even at 28 PSI you feel they do not flex at all and the bike is not stable. After almost a 1000 miles, I do. To know if they are getting a little. It better and stable or I’m used to them…. Not purchase again.
I would agree with @off-roaddadlife3738, not easy but doable. I put both on in my garage by myself, with spoons and soapy water. Changed a rear tube on the NEBDR. Broke the bead with motion pro bead breaker spoons and soapy water. I had help on the BDR. I felt the tires took some time to break in. They felt a little funny on pavement for at least the first 500 miles. Maybe that's normal but i do not recall the Motoz Adventure a dual venture feeling that way. I'll see how these wear. Currently leaning on going back to Motoz, which are double the price. Pro on the dual venture is its reversible. The adventure wore really well for me.
They were the toughest tire that I've done yet, and, at least on my bike the front follows every little grove in the road, also has an annoying wabble over 75mph. I won't be buying a 2nd. Pair.
just mounted the mitas e07+ on the 1190r, I gave up and took them to the shop, I run a tube on the front and there's no way I could get it off to patch a flat.
i only tried the rear not the front as i know i am pickier about fronts and i feel like its sketchy on road and not great off road either but in patches tar snakes or changing pavement grooves like we have here in mt passes it feels sketchy... i am on tubeless and i pay to have the shop put em on just the feel of the tire i didnt like at all , anywhere.. less than 1k/miles on it and im huckin' it
currently no fires there but it can happen anytime. we are upper 90s all week and single digit humidity. Ill probably go to buena vista this weekend too.
Great now I’m stressed out about a rear flat on the tusk how was the mitas front to install.can you do a video on the rhino walk set up and how it’s attached if you don’t have a video already
I just did the same thing on my 690. The waypoint was easy to get on, the 2 track front was quite difficult. I hope I don't have to swap a tube on the trail, but I think I can. I carry really light duty tubes for spares so it should be a little easier to swap, there will be a little more room in the drop. I haven't ridden yet, but I think they're going to complement each other.
The 2 track on front and waypoint on the rear is a great combo. The trail/caster changed with that short 2 track on the front though, I had to slip my forks a bit lower in the triples to make up for the change. I've only tested for about 15 miles, but the on road and dry offroad performance is excellent in my opinion. They feel just as good as TKC80's on the road and they felt better than the continentals in gravel.
LOL, I was watching, and I remembered you rode on the flat... and I was like, "why does he not like that it's super hard to get on and off the rim?" ... and then you hit me with those words, "trail side"... yeah, just another reason for me to not off-road. :D
Tusk makes pedestrian level products for cheap and or broke Americans. Say your KLR, XR and DR crowd. Thats their target market and that’s ok for those individuals but you get what you pay for. I will never run my bikes without MotoZ or Mosko gear period. Completely bomb proof. So in fact you do get what you pay for.
One of the worst tires I've ever run. Shit traction everywhere. China garbage for those that want to look the part without being the part. A Starbuck tire at best.
35 years changing motorcycle tires. Trust me, keep doing the work and learning the tricks. Everyone I see struggling with tire changes just hasn't done enough. Your number one issue breaking the bead can easily be done using your kickstand.
@@localrouteadv same here, I've always done my own tires, I couldn't even get enough slack to get the tube in there.
@@mikej6542 I've had 2 different people bring these rear tires over after hours of fighting. 15 minutes later they are on the road and a little pissed that it was so easy. Frustration leads to mistakes. Don't get me wrong I've had plenty of bad tire changing days over the years. It can and will happen.
Ill need to try the kickstand trip on my next change
@@localrouteadv Truth! lol. Thanks for the help Jay. MIne are still holding up with plenty of tread left after 5000 miles.
That is exactly the reason why i won’t be getting these tires again for the T7. As you stated, i will definitely consider them for the 1290 SA-R.
The biggest bang for the buck for a rear tire on my T7 is the Shinko 805. I have done 7 of 8 BDRs on them no trailering, One with a Dunlop Trail Max Raid both you can replace the tube on the trail with a set of Motion Pro bead breaker spoons and WD 40. Front the Shinko 804 is not good in loose and sandy conditions and the Dunlop Trail Max Raid is a amazing street tire but the handling off road is very strange it wants to slide allot but catches itself plus pushes in soft sand. The best front I have found is the Mitas E07plus in all conditions off road truly impressive but on the street it will track any imperfections on the pavement and takes a while to get used to. As for tube replacement because the front rim doesn`t have a deep side it will break down easily and price point is good. Shinko 805 is a 4000 to 5000 mile tire
and the Mitas is about 6000 if you flip it at 3000.
The Shinko 805 was one of my favs on my KLR650 a few years ago as well as the 244.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've changed two tubes on the 2Tracks on the trails. Not easy, but doable.
I run 2Track on my DesertX(tubeless). So far they have been great for me. But I wouldn’t want to put a tube in if I had a trail issue. Rode BDR routes recently, brought bigger spoons and heavy zip ties just in case. Can’t speak to wet conditions though. I’ve heard they’re a little squirrelly.
Thanks for commenting/watching
Thanks for sharing!
I have the tusk 2 track on my tuareg which is tubeless. I did the NM BDR with them a month ago, love them however I probably would not be able to pull them off on the trail. Got lucky so far have almost 10k on bike (7500 with stock tires- miss them on the curves) and no flats.
I’ve only had one flat in years of riding. If they offer a set with a softer carcass I would buy them again
Yep, Motoz for the win.
Changed front tube in 30 min trailside, for the price will definitely pick them up again
The tusk tires have worked great for me.
I feel your pain. I run Motoz Tractionator Adventure on both my AT and my T7. Spent most of one day this weekend, just changing tires. My poor busted hand....
Hey, good luck on the fire. From my house in Erie, the smoke paths looks ugly and the wind direction looks to be pushing towards town.
Thanks, hoping things are I’ll improve soon!
I put a set of the tusk D-sports on my 690 before I sold it, and those sidewalls were no joke!!
I got them both installed with no major issues at the home workshop off a Home Depot bucket with some Dawn dish soap but yeah they would be straight up no fun knuckle busters trail side I’m sure of it!!
One my professional motocross athletes I used to manage (trained, traveled with, wrenched on the bikes etc) years back was sponsored by maxxis tires and in race weekends I started paying the Dunlop track support guys to install our tires out of sight behind their support rig after a couple change outs and my fingers were just done! 😂
I’m really considering investing in a Rabaconda to at least make the at home changes easier
Really enjoying your T7 content. I have a set of 2tracks on the way to replace my AX41s, which I love. They just don't last. I'm already dreading installing them in the garage, let alone changing a tube trail side. Is it possible to convert these rims to be tubelss?
I’m looking into that currently! Will do a vid of the conversation if I go that way
Thanks Tomek!
I struggled getting the one on the front on the bike amd grabbed the tube. Definitely wouldn't want to do it on the trail. Gotta order a rear tire soon
It’s bang for the buck deal… I could not stand the noise after 3,600 miles
It was a nightmare to install and I know how to do btw, it’s on a T7.
On road, not really great, just ok, front is fine but rear is not stable. Off road, on sand, gravel or rocks, they are not better than the stock Scorpion.
You can feel the weight as the bike is not as peppy. They are so stiff that even at 28 PSI you feel they do not flex at all and the bike is not stable.
After almost a 1000 miles, I do. To know if they are getting a little. It better and stable or I’m used to them….
Not purchase again.
Yes, very difficult to change. If they make some improvements with the next batch I might try it again,
I would agree with @off-roaddadlife3738, not easy but doable. I put both on in my garage by myself, with spoons and soapy water. Changed a rear tube on the NEBDR. Broke the bead with motion pro bead breaker spoons and soapy water. I had help on the BDR. I felt the tires took some time to break in. They felt a little funny on pavement for at least the first 500 miles. Maybe that's normal but i do not recall the Motoz Adventure a dual venture feeling that way. I'll see how these wear. Currently leaning on going back to Motoz, which are double the price. Pro on the dual venture is its reversible. The adventure wore really well for me.
I would be rocketing the 2Tracks again if they were easier to get on and off.
I’m guessing the compound they use currently makes them last longer
Good to know,, my buddy got them on his car and he is annoyed about the noise
They were the toughest tire that I've done yet, and, at least on my bike the front follows every little grove in the road, also has an annoying wabble over 75mph. I won't be buying a 2nd. Pair.
What are some other tires you've tried in the past and not had good experience with?
Ill make a video in the the future
just mounted the mitas e07+ on the 1190r, I gave up and took them to the shop, I run a tube on the front and there's no way I could get it off to patch a flat.
Thanks! Good to know!
i only tried the rear not the front as i know i am pickier about fronts and i feel like its sketchy on road and not great off road either but in patches tar snakes or changing pavement grooves like we have here in mt passes it feels sketchy... i am on tubeless and i pay to have the shop put em on just the feel of the tire i didnt like at all , anywhere.. less than 1k/miles on it and im huckin' it
Yeah I agree
I am planning a trip to Colorado next week around the Buena Vista area. I hope no wildlife would happen around there.
currently no fires there but it can happen anytime. we are upper 90s all week and single digit humidity. Ill probably go to buena vista this weekend too.
Have fun!
@@AdventureTomek Stay safe there.
Great now I’m stressed out about a rear flat on the tusk how was the mitas front to install.can you do a video on the rhino walk set up and how it’s attached if you don’t have a video already
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Vid of the install ⬆️
Rocking them right now on a few day trip!
Vids out soon
Gonna try 2track front, waypoint rear on my klr unless i find something i like better up front
Ive enjoyed Shinko 244 on my KLR650
I just did the same thing on my 690. The waypoint was easy to get on, the 2 track front was quite difficult. I hope I don't have to swap a tube on the trail, but I think I can. I carry really light duty tubes for spares so it should be a little easier to swap, there will be a little more room in the drop. I haven't ridden yet, but I think they're going to complement each other.
The 2 track on front and waypoint on the rear is a great combo. The trail/caster changed with that short 2 track on the front though, I had to slip my forks a bit lower in the triples to make up for the change. I've only tested for about 15 miles, but the on road and dry offroad performance is excellent in my opinion. They feel just as good as TKC80's on the road and they felt better than the continentals in gravel.
LOL, I was watching, and I remembered you rode on the flat... and I was like, "why does he not like that it's super hard to get on and off the rim?" ... and then you hit me with those words, "trail side"... yeah, just another reason for me to not off-road. :D
Thanks for swinging by!
Did you even say what tires you changed too?
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Watch my pervious vid 😉
Thanks. Now how are the new ones you put on?😅😂
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Man this sucks, I just picked up the tires today lol. I also live in one of the rainiest regions in north america, FUCK. Oh well can't beat the price
Let me know what you think of those in wet conditions!
How noisy on road?
You can hear them, but it’s not overwhelming.
@@AdventureTomek not no noisier than any other Adventure tire?
@@toddbenfield6546 these are the most aggressive. Slightly, I would like to try the MotOz Adventure next
Tusk makes pedestrian level products for cheap and or broke Americans. Say your KLR, XR and DR crowd. Thats their target market and that’s ok for those individuals but you get what you pay for. I will never run my bikes without MotoZ or Mosko gear period. Completely bomb proof. So in fact you do get what you pay for.
How is the air up there 😂
@@AdventureTomek hey, you live 5000 feet higher than I do so you tell me🤣
@@Captndarty 😂
His xr650
One of the worst tires I've ever run. Shit traction everywhere. China garbage for those that want to look the part without being the part. A Starbuck tire at best.
😂😂