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Hi everyone,
As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.
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Motoz tires
- Thread starter Motosportz
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Creeper
Husqvarna
AA Class
I've been reading the Motoz website information... which is quite a good amount by comparison to other tire makers, and it seems that one of the more important bits of information are the dry/wet - hard/soft terrain usage recommendations.
Based on those values and the typical weather conditions/terrain in Western Washington, it seems that the X-Circuit I-H/T is the most suited... that's assuming you want to use them as DS tires and would like to get some life out of them, which I do.
The Enduro I/T seems like it would be great in dryer-mixed climates... like someplace that isn't Western Washington.
The Tracula tire sounds like a blast, but more for track/soft terrain use than DS use. (maybe that's why the call it the trac-ula?
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Do I have it about right, or am I way off the mark here Kelly?
C
Based on those values and the typical weather conditions/terrain in Western Washington, it seems that the X-Circuit I-H/T is the most suited... that's assuming you want to use them as DS tires and would like to get some life out of them, which I do.
The Enduro I/T seems like it would be great in dryer-mixed climates... like someplace that isn't Western Washington.
The Tracula tire sounds like a blast, but more for track/soft terrain use than DS use. (maybe that's why the call it the trac-ula?
)Do I have it about right, or am I way off the mark here Kelly?
C
miketv
Husqvarna
A Class
Hopefully I'll have a set of the H/T's mounted next week and will report back as to their performance. My riding is about 50/50 with a short (10mile)commute to work 5 days a week. The weather is turning cold and wet here quickly so I'll be able to find out how they perform on the Ohio clay/shale/grease
Big thanks to Kelly for getting them orderd for me yesterday!
Big thanks to Kelly for getting them orderd for me yesterday!
miketv;6956 said:Hopefully I'll have a set of the H/T's mounted next week and will report back as to their performance. My riding is about 50/50 with a short (10mile)commute to work 5 days a week. The weather is turning cold and wet here quickly so I'll be able to find out how they perform on the Ohio clay/shale/grease
Big thanks to Kelly for getting them orderd for me yesterday!
They went out yesterday and you should have them soon. Thanks man.
Creeper;6919 said:I've been reading the Motoz website information... which is quite a good amount by comparison to other tire makers, and it seems that one of the more important bits of information are the dry/wet - hard/soft terrain usage recommendations.
Based on those values and the typical weather conditions/terrain in Western Washington, it seems that the X-Circuit I-H/T is the most suited... that's assuming you want to use them as DS tires and would like to get some life out of them, which I do.
The Enduro I/T seems like it would be great in dryer-mixed climates... like someplace that isn't Western Washington.
The Tracula tire sounds like a blast, but more for track/soft terrain use than DS use. (maybe that's why the call it the trac-ula?
Do I have it about right, or am I way off the mark here Kelly?
C
Yep. I ordered the Tractionator Xcircuit which are touted as 50/50 hard/soft. The 24 hr race this weekend is a mix so this should be a good test. More hard pack than I usually ride so that will be interesting.
I want to try the Tracula I-S/T for the winter here but there are no (25% hard / 75% soft) but they did not bring any 18" models in, next shipment is not until Feb time frame and i asked them to bring some in as if they work we will use them.
fitness2go
Husqvarna
AA Class
Well, I'm interested to see how they work for Kelly at the 24 hr race. That being said, they would have to be much better than a trials tire for me to even consider it! Any of our buddies down under have any experience with them?
Creeper
Husqvarna
AA Class
Motosportz;6980 said:
They might be just the thing for me. I live at the base of Rainier, so depending on where I want to go, anywhere from a 15 to a 35 minute ride on the road gets me to a nice trail network... that's mostly hardpack and rock with the occasional stream thrown in for good measure.
fitness2go said:
I've considered trials tires for the Sherco 510, especially the Pirelli MT43 rear as it might hold up better than the Michelin or Dunlop when I do have to ride the road.
I rode intermediate class SCTA trials in Calif. back in the day, so I know what you can do with trials tires on a trials bike, but haven't personally ridden an enduro bike with a set.
I tend to "back it in" on logging roads... and I've heard that trials tires don't work so well for my ex-flat tracker riding style.
If you don't mind me asking, what have been your experiences with trials tires?
C
fitness2go
Husqvarna
AA Class
As you know, a trials tire is all about traction. With that being said, if you like to run and gun with a lot of tire spin, obviously a trials tire wouldn't work for you! On the other hand, it sounds like you have actual trials experience and the MT 43 would work very well as it's probably the one of the most stable trials tire on FS roads, logging roads and streets. Trials tires are great in wet, slimy, rock and root infested, tight single track...not so good in deep mud...and ok in loose sandy situations. They last forever compared to a knobby. It can transform an unconfident beginner into a fast beginner!
Creeper
Husqvarna
AA Class
fitness2go;7038 said:
What you've said pretty much echos the comments found in most other reviews and my personal experiances from a decade of trials competition.
I still hesitate because of my flat track, corner riding style... hard to change what works for you after 40 years.
I'll see if I can borrow a trials tire equipped enduro bike to toss into a few corners... see if I end up out the other side, or on my ass.
Thanks for taking the time to provide your input.
C
Creeper / David, we should all hook up for a rip one day and try them all out. I will have the Motoz today.
They just showed up. I'll post pix and info after I install them. Look very nice.
Got them installed. These are gnarly, I hope they work as good as they look. I have to run the the 24hr race where I'll be doing gobs of testing but I'll post pix Monday.
Kelly
Kelly
Very impressed with them, pix coming this afternoon.
Looks like they are hooking up good here...
K
Looks like they are hooking up good here...
K
Joliet
Husqvarna
AA Class
Just received mine today
I won't get a chance to use them for a couple of weeks, but I am hoping for some long life out of them. I got the desert H/T 130 wide for the DRZ and 140 wide for the Husky. I just have a couple of rides on a new Terraflex on the back of the Husky, so it will be a while until I get the Motoz mounted on it. I will get the DRZ mounted up this week, I have a longish dual sport ride in a couple of weeks with it.
Ken
http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3144
I won't get a chance to use them for a couple of weeks, but I am hoping for some long life out of them. I got the desert H/T 130 wide for the DRZ and 140 wide for the Husky. I just have a couple of rides on a new Terraflex on the back of the Husky, so it will be a while until I get the Motoz mounted on it. I will get the DRZ mounted up this week, I have a longish dual sport ride in a couple of weeks with it.
Kenhttp://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3144
Mike Kay
Husqvarna
AA Class
Looking forward to the write ups. Glad you guys are having initial positive experiences with the MotoZ--i sure did.
Very very curious how well the intermediate tires held up for Kelleys 24 hour race. Im gonna run MotoZ at next months baja 1000, but not sure to go without a planned tire change (one set of HT), or do the usual new tire every 300 miles. (2 sets of IT?) Or maybe one set of IT's will work?
Decisions, decisions.
Kelley, did you go 24 hours on one set of IT compound tires? hmmmm.
Very very curious how well the intermediate tires held up for Kelleys 24 hour race. Im gonna run MotoZ at next months baja 1000, but not sure to go without a planned tire change (one set of HT), or do the usual new tire every 300 miles. (2 sets of IT?) Or maybe one set of IT's will work?
Decisions, decisions.
Kelley, did you go 24 hours on one set of IT compound tires? hmmmm.
Mike Kay;7311 said:
it is a team race, i was actually doing sweep and testing product. I did more miles than most racers at 130 miles. No wear showing at all but the track was not super demanding this way because a lot of it was grass track and silt / loam. There was some very rocky sections and about a half mile of gravel road which i hammered it on. I am going out of my way to hammer that tire to test real thrashing miles not babied miles.
it will be real interesting when i try them in my usual deep woods stuff.
robertaccio
Husqvarna
Pro Class
nice grass track shot**************************************** any reports from the 24 hr (clubsite etc)???
robertaccio;7393 said:
overthebarsgang.com but not much info there. Lots of stuff int he NW section of TT. BTW i believe this is THE biggest 24hr. 100 teams of 5-6 makes 500-600 racers. It is a super cool event in it's 6 the year. near Halloween so people dress crazy. The pits are fun at night. Lots of very fast guys out there. All my pix are here (go a few pages in to get past all my crap)...
http://motosportz.smugmug.com/galler/6384210_Hofow#403725867_TxYiB
The normal track...
The track for the race...
Scott, the owner of the track also has another track just down the road which is like a GP style thing with a natural grass track and stuff. VERY fun track that is open about every weekend for racing or practice....
