Road King Special dual sport tires
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when the sportster first came out in 1957 there were a few different models one being the xlch made specifically for off road came with knobbies (of the day). One of my fave models
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I was talking to guy at my tire shop. I was interested in an adventure type tire, for my limited, for a ride to Alaska. I figured theyd hold up better on rough roads, and a few fire roads. He said the weight of the bike would wear them out before I got there. Plus, there would be a very limited selection due to size.
Thr earlier 16 wheel is far more limited on off-road tires with sufficient load rating, but there are some. There is also the automotive tire, including some interesting off-road truck tires. A number of heavy bike folk have done well using this setup for trips up the Dalton Highway and the like.
True, the likes of a touring Harley is not a KLR. But its still an eminently capable bike.
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I went on a mountain trail on mine once, front tire deflected off a rock and had me pointed downhill with the front tire up against a tree for a couple hours in the middle of nowhere, no more 900 lb dirt bikes for me.
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Define " off road " it, you mean the occasional dirt road and graded fire trails or taking that bitch up the side of the hill to see what's on the other side?
A 850lbs motorcycle involved it does make a difference and choice tires is a small one.
A 850lbs motorcycle involved it does make a difference and choice tires is a small one.
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I was talking to guy at my tire shop. I was interested in an adventure type tire, for my limited, for a ride to Alaska. I figured theyd hold up better on rough roads, and a few fire roads. He said the weight of the bike would wear them out before I got there. Plus, there would be a very limited selection due to size.
Thats what I want to do some day. Ride from southernmost point in USA to prudhoe Bay, AK. While there take a dip in Arctic. I believe my SG could make it all the way upto Arctic circle point. Beyond that its going to be a challenge. Keep thinking about this a bit.
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Check out Million Dollar Brogan on You Tube ./... he's ridden across the Australian outback, into the ocean and done more off road riding on a Road King than many dual sport riders would ever dare to do:
One of the more entertaining channels, I cringe, laugh and just plain get engrossed in his antics .... besides Australia he made it to places in Alaska that very few have attempted.
One of the more entertaining channels, I cringe, laugh and just plain get engrossed in his antics .... besides Australia he made it to places in Alaska that very few have attempted.
Last edited by Fatboy1389; Mar 12, 2021 at 10:41 AM.
