Where to find Heidi's? Heidenau 90/90/21 + 150/80/17
27 January 2009 - 10:16am
In October '08, I ordered a set of Heidi's from Bikegear in P.E. for my Dakar, to give me PLENTY of time before Klipbokkop training (early Feb) and NC '09, as well as Wild Coast ride.
Bikegear then went and sold the tires I ordered, despite a written order!
Harald rang this morning to apologise, admitting fault BUT they will not have tires in time...
Can any forum members assit me with:
1.where else to try for Heidi's (they were competitively priced, and I'm on a budget)
or
2. recommend a similar tire (front and rear, Dakar)
or
3. do any forum members have a second hand tire(s) with an agressive tread pattern for sale that would fit my Dakar?
I'm currently using TrailWings, but need more off-road oriented tires.
thanks
27 January 2009 - 10:30am
#1
I ordered Heidenau's yesterday from Harold (Bike gear)... Back order expected end of February. ( I order well in advance and keep the tyres at home ;-) )
The Michelin Sirac is a good rear tyre...
You can fit a set of Maxxis 6006 (very cheap) but it's also a very soft tyre. Don't last that long.
PS. I think Heidenau K60 rear tyre size is 130-80/17 and not 150-80/17 ?
Regards,
Corné
My blog - http://cornekloppers.blogspot.com/
27 January 2009 - 10:45am
#2
I can vouch for the Maxxis on the back - very cost effective. I didn't find them that soft. Got Brenda Buttercup's from Atlantic Motorrad.
As for the front - ask Ruan if he doesn't perhaps have some used tyre lying around. Many people change both tyres and there is still some life left on the front.
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27 January 2009 - 10:46am
#3
Zebs run a Maxxis IT Dessert on the front and a Maxxis 6006 on the rear.
http://www.maxxis.com/MotorcycleATV/Off-road/Maxxcross-Desert-IT-Front.aspx
http://www.maxxis.com/MotorcycleATV/Off-road/Dual-Sport-M6006-FR.aspx
Will have price from supplier shortly.
You can go straight to TracMac to fit them, will save you some more pennies.
Call me if you want more info 021 715 7182
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27 January 2009 - 11:18am
#4
I'm enjoying my Maxxis.
Great on dirt. Okay-ish on tar.
However very scary on wet surfaces. Not good at all.
27 January 2009 - 11:36am
#5
IT Dessert R 477.00, M6006 R 498.00 from Cecil Penny Racing 021 551 0446 speak to Haley, about R 60.00 per tire to fit.
They will have to bring them down from Jhb, if you call today they will be here on Friday I am told.
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27 January 2009 - 12:35pm
#6
Phone me got good tires for you for free Mce Karoo front 70% back 30% usable 0827863544
27 January 2009 - 2:33pm
#7
Zebra,phone Chris Louw in Stilbaai,he might still have a couple of Heidi's in stock.He's nr is 0721197576.
Good luck
27 January 2009 - 2:46pm
#8
I run Maxxis intermediates on my 1200 - did kbk in the wet last year - slippery clay surfaces in the quarries - etc etc and the bike handled very well - in fact i am now on my second set. I want to put Knbblies on for Wild coast - but that is for the terrain there. Other than that the Maxxis are great.
27 January 2009 - 3:42pm
#9
Metzelers from TracMac - a little pricey, but come highly recommended.
Pete da Mann
27 January 2009 - 4:07pm
#10
Metzelers from TracMac - a little pricey, but come highly recommended.
Pete da Mann
What Metzeler, Karoo? They are very pricey! I wish I could afford them... they do look good...
the Tourance is no good for off road riding IMHO.
Regards,
Corné
27 January 2009 - 4:25pm
#11
Yep Karoo 2, and you're right, the Tourance won't be suitable.
Pete da Mann
27 January 2009 - 4:37pm
#12
I've got a Karoo II on my front and don't like it. Noisy, soft and I have had many front-end washouts with it. It could just be me, but it really seems as though my front has gotten worse since I replaced the TKC80 with the Karoo.
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27 January 2009 - 4:49pm
#13
TKC the best for gravel and loose sand.
27 January 2009 - 4:56pm
#14
Whew - where to start!
thanks all for some great advice for my predicament:
Brendan - thanks for the offer - see you tonight at the meeting;
Freak - those prices from Cecil Penny sound sweet - will call them now
Charles - thanks for feedback on Karoo II's - not sure if tires from Brendan are same as you've mentioned?
Francois - I rang Chris Louw - he does has front Heidi (140's) avail. and advises that 150's are just too wide for the Dakar...
Cloud - thanks for the heads-up on WET conditions - will take extra care...
ALL - m-u-c-h appreciated - see you later~!
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28 January 2009 - 12:41pm
#15
Hope you got some tyres. Our new stock will be here end of Feb at the soonest.Chris.
28 January 2009 - 4:01pm
#16
Hi ChrisL
Yes, thanks; Brendan helped me with some Metzler Karoo's - the front of which is fine, but the back is pretty much finished, so I will now invest in a new back tire, prbably a Maxxis 6006...
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28 January 2009 - 4:06pm
#17
Bikegear did give me great service the 1st time I used them - I ordered a centre-stand for the Dakar late last year, and it arrived just 24 hours later, brilliant service!
Just to give them a pat on the back, and balance out my comment on them getting my tire order messed up - they gave me great service before!
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28 January 2009 - 4:17pm
#18
Bikegear did give me great service the 1st time I used them - I ordered a centre-stand for the Dakar late last year, and it arrived just 24 hours later, brilliant service!
Just to give them a pat on the back, and balance out my comment on them getting my tire order messed up - they gave me great service before!
+1
I bought tyres and a AirHawk from Harold and also got super serivce.
Regards,
Corné
My blog - http://cornekloppers.blogspot.com/
29 January 2009 - 8:15am
#19
Donford had Heidi's for the 1200. Try them, maybe they have stock for the Dakar as well.
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