MotoZ tires 200 mile report...

[fitness2go]

I'm getting a sense that in certain situations, you just can't beat a trials tire...period. However, from what I've heard from Kelly/Jake/Scott (all of which have used both types of tires), these tires are a better all around tire and are almost as good as a trials tire where trials tires succeed the most...wet, rock, roots, logs & bolders. I am probably going to get a set for the Baja trip!

[miketv]

Originally Posted by PhilM

Hi Mike,

When are you planing on monting up and rideing on the 130??

Hi Phil,

it's looking like spring as of now, April/May.

[jmetteer]

Originally Posted by fitness2go

I am probably going to get a set for the Baja trip!

That is my plan too!

Later,

[drrthumper]

We have a few hills around here especially in the Port Elizabeth area. Some of them are in nice singletrack areas and others are in sand pit areas. Have you run Tri-County's enduro(The Greenbriar)?

I haven't done the Tri-County enduro but if the trails are similar to what they had at the Hammer Run, I'd like to.
Is the area you ride in Port Elizabeth legal or only open at sanctioned events? I'd really like to do some exploring up there but I don't want to ride on illegal trails and screw it up for the locals.

[gandalf]

Originally Posted by drrthumper

I haven't done the Tri-County enduro but if the trails are similar to what they had at the Hammer Run, I'd like to.
Is the area you ride in Port Elizabeth legal or only open at sanctioned events? I'd really like to do some exploring up there but I don't want to ride on illegal trails and screw it up for the locals.

The trails are similar, but tighter in most sections. I don't know of any legal riding in that area. A friend of mine has some land in that general area. When he isn't available to ride, I don't ride that area.

[PhilM]

Originally Posted by miketv

Hi Phil,

it's looking like spring as of now, April/May.

Cool. That will be about the time that I will need a new set of tires.

[gandalf]

Originally Posted by drrthumper

I haven't done the Tri-County enduro but if the trails are similar to what they had at the Hammer Run, I'd like to.
Is the area you ride in Port Elizabeth legal or only open at sanctioned events? I'd really like to do some exploring up there but I don't want to ride on illegal trails and screw it up for the locals.

Hey Doug, I meant to say a bit more in my response, but didn't have time. Definitely get in touch some if you want to ride around here. There are a lot of very good trails and I ride all winter. As long as it isn't raining or under 30 degrees and windy I am up for a ride.

[Nick Mac.]

Fitted Motoz 140/80/18 to rear( duh) 17th dec. this is on a 610..anyone got some Ideas as to what kind of pressure to run, to cut the wallow feel out? Currently got 20 psi? With Dunlop 952's I was used to running at.18 psi.

[gandalf]

Originally Posted by Nick Mac.

Fitted Motoz 140/80/18 to rear( duh) 17th dec. this is on a 610..anyone got some Ideas as to what kind of pressure to run, to cut the wallow feel out? Currently got 20 psi? With Dunlop 952's I was used to running at.18 psi.

Wish I could help, but I'm on a 250 so I'm sure it's a whole different ball game with regard to tire pressure compared to a 610.

[Nick Mac.]

Originally Posted by gandalf

Wish I could help, but I'm on a 250 so I'm sure it's a whole different ball game with regard to tire pressure compared to a 610.

No probs.thanx anyway

[terryth]

An older (last 6 months ?) Dirt rider mag had a review of these tires that I was just reading last night. It is in the pile of mags beside the bed and I can't find it at the moment to list the exact issue and need to get to work. Basically said they were really tough and long wearing and had the traction of a well-worn dunlop or bridgestone that stayed consistant from day one over the life of the tire.

[terryth]

I found the issue, Oct 2008 Dirtrider page 139. To expand on the summary "Basically said they were really tough and long wearing and had the traction of a well-worn dunlop or bridgestone that stayed consistant from day one over the life of the tire." They gave very consist amount of bite and decent sense of traction all the time, just not an impressive excess of traction. Except for one exception, the rear acted like a trials tire when hitting dry rocks as long as you weren't spinning the tire too much, but when it gets wet, watchout, they are just the oposite on the slippery side. They said the durability speaks for itself and you may not need another tire for along time, you just need to decide on how much traction you really need.

[atkmadman]

how do those handle on the road

[Nick Mac.]

Originally Posted by atkmadman

how do those handle on the road

To date mine has seen mainly road useage. So far, no tearing or chunking at 100mile.( shake under 100m) It's a little bit vibratory but no worse than dunlop 952 's. I find the tyre feels "plush"? om the bitumen..sort of wallowy in corners. I try hard NOT to give too much power to the rear while on the blacktop..but 610...ohh well..i try. " very minor wear to date".

[Dieselox4]

Kelly, i sent you an Email on the Motosportz site requesting availibility and pricing info for a set.

mike

[fitness2go]

I just got my set!!! He said he was running low on stock and was ordering more soon...better hurry up before they're out.

[Dieselox4]

Fitness2go, what type and size did you get? I asked him in an email for the X Circuit in the 130/90-18 and the Tracula 90/90-21. I dont know if he is getting the Tracula though. i really want that for the front.

mike

[Motosportz]

Originally Posted by Dieselox4

Kelly, i sent you an Email on the Motosportz site requesting availibility and pricing info for a set.

mike

Just sent you the spreadsheet with whats available until the next container hits the states.

[Dieselox4]

Thank you for the info. I do see you have the Tracula in 80/100-21. i was hoping that you had the 90/90-21. I will try it. its only about a quarter inch shorter and thinner. Hopefully it will do alright.

mike

[fitness2go]

I'm such a friggin' retard...I put the rear tire on in the wrong direction!!! I don't have the strength to change it back...is it really that important? Also, I figured after the Baja trip, I would change it back when I got home. I'm really looking forward to seeing how well these perform and last in Baja conditions, which I have never ridden before!

David