As usual lots of good advice. Lone Rider- glad to hear I'm not the only one to lose a couple tires along the way! Carrying spares can be a real pain, and shipping them here can be expensive. UPS wanted $967usd to ship 2 tires from the US to Nairobi! I flew from home in the US to Nairobi for $883- in other words, it would have been cheaper to buy my tires a seat!! I would try to keep the front of the bike as light as possible- especially if you'll be off-roading. I suggest carefully lashing the tires on top of your gear (I use a duffel on the back). You might consider carrying only a spare rear tire, go with something more street in front and you'll get alot more life. Conti TKCs look sexy, but I think they are over rated for long distance riding. My favorite tire so far has been the Metzler Tourrance steel-radial. It's a great tire, very capable and it LASTS. Outhere, where are you? I'm in Addis now, waiting for a Sudanese visa...Ride safe everyone. H.
|