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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 02:15 PM
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Hi, I am going to put dual sport tires on my 2020 RKS and off-road it. Anyone here have any reccomendations for tire or size?
 
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I have no clue but this is gonna be interesting...

Are you going to be changing out the rims too? If not, then I'd suggest starting by looking at tires that are similar to what's on there.
 
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Originally Posted by RIPbiker13
I have no clue but this is gonna be interesting...

Are you going to be changing out the rims too? If not, then I'd suggest starting by looking at tires that are similar to what's on there.
Not planning to swap out the wheels. The closest I can find to stock in an aggressive dual sport tire is a 150/70 18 for the rear and a 120/70 19 for the front but I was concerned it might cause issues with the RDRS / ABS
 
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Do you want to be the next Million Dollar Bogan
protege?
 
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Do you want to be the next Million Dollar Bogan
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no. just wanna take the road king out on trails.
 
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Thats is what he does, isn't it ?
The RKS is quite a heavy bike bike to be trail riding on trails, but you must be aware of this allready. Any way good luck in your endeavour, and please post your experiences with this .
 
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Originally Posted by bburky
Thats is what he does, isn't it ?
The RKS is quite a heavy bike bike to be trail riding on trails, but you must be aware of this allready. Any way good luck in your endeavour, and please post your experiences with this .
Yes haha and I would love to know what tires he was running. I am aware its a heavy bike but its the bike I have. Id love to go get a Pan America but I cant do that right now so I am going to ride this one like its a Pan America and enjoy it as much as possible.... I need to enjoy it more than what the monthly payment is running me. you know? no garage queen. I will post pics and give a report when I can.

Plus I think id enjoy roostering all over the BMW guys. (joking tho)
 
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The Bimmers use the Michelin Anakee 3 for the GS bikes. You could always start there. Avon has there Trailrider and Trekrider for dual sport.
 
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[QUOTE=bburkyAny way good luck in your endeavour, and please post your experiences with this .[/QUOTE]


Experiences AND pics please

Thank you👍

The OP wants to ride trails. Got it.
But those for those of us more adventure oriented riders wishing to ride Brush Busting Baggers which is best in close quarters?
Batwing or Sharknose?
 

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