Motorcycle tire review and fitment for BMW R 80 GS Kalahari 1997

Motorcycle tire review and specification for BMW R 80 GS Kalahari 1997
#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend	Image (click to enlarge)	Ad
1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
	Rear Tire: 130/80R17 65H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for BMW R 80 GS Kalahari 1997 tires

• Step in Line: Pay close attention to alignment--shaft drive bikes have no adjustment, but if you have a chain or belt, check the position of your tires. Proper alignment ensures better handling and longer wear.


• Check tire pressure at least once a month for cars, once a week for motorcycles. Tires can lose up to a pound a month of air pressure. Consistency is the key. A sudden drop in pressure is noticeable with regular pressure checks. E.g., 40, 39, 40 then 30 psi indicates a leak or puncture or other type of problem. It could be as simple as a bad valve stem or bent rim or something more serious such as internal tire failure.


• Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum inflation as noted on the tire sidewall. Inflate your tires when they are cold, and be aware that a cooler day may also require you to recheck the inflation pressures due to a change in outside air temperature.


• It is good idea to attend one of our tech sessions to learn how to plug the tires with a plug kit if that nasty nail has found its way into the tire carcass. That way if it does occur this temporary repair can be quickly accomplished on the roadside.


• Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery. Use only approved tires for your model of bike.

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