1982 KZ440 LTD Tire Recs

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Re: 1982 KZ440 LTD Tire Recs

13 May 2024 06:37
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Don't forget the opposite side of the tyre need to be pushed down in the recess in the wheel when levering off

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Re: 1982 KZ440 LTD Tire Recs

13 May 2024 16:34
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Sorry, slightly off topic, but speaking of tires...

Bought a set of Michelin Road Classics for my 750, and just installed the front.  With the current rebate that's going on, these tires were still expensive, but manageable, or so I'm trying to convince myself.  Take this for what it's worth, but the front went on with minimal difficulty, working by myself, and it balanced with one lone 7 gram weight, opposite of the tire valve.  I couldn't see any reference marks on the tire, guiding how the tire is to be installed relative to the valve, so I just put it on.   Haven't put the rear on yet, but hoping for same.

Oh, and printed on the tire sidewall states (something to the effect of): "Tubeless.  Use a tube with tube type wheels."

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Re: 1982 KZ440 LTD Tire Recs

14 May 2024 21:20
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If you're installing a new tire, re using the old tube could be asking for trouble.  Tubes aren't expensive, so do yourself a favor.  And you won't have to worry if you damage the tube getting the old tire off the rim. 
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Re: 1982 KZ440 LTD Tire Recs

03 Jun 2025 10:47
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I just found this topic and thought I would chime in. I originally used Pirreli Route 66 tires on my bike. This last time I went with Dunlop d404f tires and what a difference. It is so much easier to lean into a corner now.  I really like these tires. I have run both of them with no tubes and have never had any issues.
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