smaytum
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Can i do UK -> France -> Spain -> 2 weeks in Morocco (on/off road) -> and back on one set of TKC80s?
TKC80 to Morocco and Back?
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Yes.
Farmboy
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From Folkestone you lucky bugger they will last easily.
Try it from Yorkshire Ive got another 800 miles on my trip.
Might just take a rear with me and change over in Morocco at the first camp
Try it from Yorkshire Ive got another 800 miles on my trip.
Might just take a rear with me and change over in Morocco at the first camp
smaytum
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Yes, Folkestone has it's advantages I guess. I can see France from where I live.
My plan B was to order tyres from a BMW dealer in south Spain. Change the tyres there and convince them to store my road tyres until I return. That way I don't have to carry tires around so much.
My plan B was to order tyres from a BMW dealer in south Spain. Change the tyres there and convince them to store my road tyres until I return. That way I don't have to carry tires around so much.
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I did Senegal and back (on a 1200GSA) which was 9000 miles on one set. At low speed the wear rate is low, it's the higher speed motorway sections that hits the treads.
I put the TKC80s on my F650GS twin before the last Morocco trip and they have been on for just over 6000 miles. There's still a lot of tread left but not enough for the upcoming Morocco tour, so I'll have to change them ahead of time.
Tim
I put the TKC80s on my F650GS twin before the last Morocco trip and they have been on for just over 6000 miles. There's still a lot of tread left but not enough for the upcoming Morocco tour, so I'll have to change them ahead of time.
Tim
smaytum
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Thanks Tim. I'm convinced... The TKC80 will go on before I leave.
Did it from Yorkshire no problems, although the rear did require replacement on return.
Farmboy
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Thanks Micky 
Might just fit it next week when i put the front on, Should be fun next weekend fitting new wheel bearings, chains, brakes and now front and rear tyres
Might just fit it next week when i put the front on, Should be fun next weekend fitting new wheel bearings, chains, brakes and now front and rear tyres
pete
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well, with tha whole lot of replacing try to put some miles on it before you hit the road
Just did my good beach party with my newly fitted TKC's and it was great fun
fully loaded (like for a trip) i was like a baby in a playground. Did not expect the GSA loaded to be so handy in sand >>> well i dag some pot holes as well so thanks to my friends for getting me out
To complete the TKC's test i've tried to chase my friends on the road >> and the result:
1 - back TKC - hot, smoky, and for sure a bit skimmed but closed to the edge
2 - my friend self confidence - dameged (could not keep up on the sports bike)
Conclusion:
so the TKC's are great on sand and not too bad on the road >> they jus melt too fast
ps. i may need one before i get to morroco
Just did my good beach party with my newly fitted TKC's and it was great fun
fully loaded (like for a trip) i was like a baby in a playground. Did not expect the GSA loaded to be so handy in sand >>> well i dag some pot holes as well
so thanks to my friends for getting me outTo complete the TKC's test i've tried to chase my friends on the road >> and the result:
1 - back TKC - hot, smoky, and for sure a bit skimmed but closed to the edge
2 - my friend self confidence - dameged (could not keep up on the sports bike)
Conclusion:
so the TKC's are great on sand and not too bad on the road >> they jus melt too fast
ps. i may need one before i get to morroco
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