• 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 Tractionator 140?

JonDirt

JonDirt

Husqvarna
AA Class
Has anyone put the 140-80-18 Motoz Tractionator H/T on a TE610? The tire looks pretty wide. I ordered a 130 to be safe...
 
my 610 had a motoz 140 on i when i bought it. good tyre for the dry/rocks. terrible in the mud/clay. couldn't wait to be rid of it.
 
This is for NZ Dusty Butt - looks like lots of gravel, loose rocks, some water crossings - not so much sand or mud from what I can tell. Good to hear the 140s fit.
 
Hi Jondirt, i run a Tractionator HT in 140 size on my TE630 here in NZ and had put a new one on for the Dusty Butt.
I have found they are a great tyre for rocks and hard surfaces and last better thatn most others on that type of terrain.

Unfortunately my new Safari fuel tank is leaking so i cant take the Husky and will be DR650 mounted instead.
 
Re: Safari - I went to a bike shop in Dunedin and they sanded down the brass threaded inserts for the bolts on the Safari, and then used Wurth Super Etc-Silicone Black sealant - the tank is now dry. It only took a day - I'm guessing you tried something similar, and also considered riding the husky and carrying extra fuel, and decided for the simpler option?

Unfortunately, I crashed on my shoulder and think I am out of the Dusty Butt :-(
 
A while ago I saw a guy I know with a Motoz Tractionator on his TE610 and was having problems with it hitting the exhaust. I am not sure of the size though.
 
Running the 130 on my 511 with no issues. The 140 is only slightly wider.

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Actually been doing a little test on my 165 and running the 19" Motoz HT int he winter with lower pressures. I like the robustness of this tire (don't think i have ever had a flat with one) and it is working well. Very odd choice for a 125 in the winter but works well. I think they work surprisingly well in the mud when mounted backwards.

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I am going to take a knobby knife to them and make it a slightly more open pattern. Did this on my 511 and liked the results.
 
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