Motorcycle tire review and fitment for BMW F 650 GS Dakar 1999-2007

Motorcycle tire review and specification for BMW F 650 GS Dakar 1999-2007
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1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax front Trail
	Rear Tire: 130/80-17 65S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax Trail
2	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 F 650 GS Dakar 1999-2007 tires

• Steady, Now: Although it primarily affects handling, improper balance can also shorten a tire's life. Check it after 500 or 1000 miles of use.


• When riding for long distances monitor tire pressure every morning when tires are cold. Then check tire pressure after a few hours of use. More than a 10% increase in inflation means the tire is working too hard. Lighten the load, decrease speed, or add air to the tires so they run cooler.


• When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.


• 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.


• Tubes should always be replaced as these will wear just like the tire itself. When installing tubes be sure to locate the valve stem retaining nut all the way to the top of the valve stem so that it touches the cap. This way if the tube spins inside the tire you can see this by the tilt of the stem before the stem is torn from the tube itself. On tubeless tires always inspect the valve stem for cracks and dried out rubber, since these can crack over time and leak air. This thinking applies to car valve stems as well.

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