Notice to all NEW KLR 650 Owners

[@StreamOutdoors]

Picking up a KLR in the coming weeks. Decided on the base because I'm a sucker for tan. Think it's a veteran thing lol. Appreciate the content and like the laid back relaxed knowledge you offer.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Im right there with ya, I like that color and almost did the same thing and when I got my ducks in a row, I had the option for the one I bought and no other colors in sight for a while. Thank you and congrats on your new bike my friend. Keep us posted and come back anytime. (Yes sir, I think it is a veteran thing, My wife who is a vet wanted me to get that color as well. ) Dale

[@markcollins5026]

man, I got a 2022 KLR650, I replaced the front tire with a IRC tr8 Battle Rally 3.00-21 great all around tire, I got it in three days, they are similar to the TKC-80 but less cheese and available !

[@tieoneon1614]

So many people dont know about that tire.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, comment and share the tires your put on your bike I too am one of those who have not heard of this tire, I will have to check it out. Thanks again and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I dint know about it either, Thank you.

[@markreinitz7131]

Picking up my new 2022 KLR tomorrow, looking forward to your videos

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words and be sure to keep us posted on your bike. I love love love mine. Congrats on your new bike my friend, I know you will enjoy it as well. Great bike. I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@johnnymcmichael8449]

Half way through the break in miles on my 2023 klr650s and and looking at tires now

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thats good thinking, I didn't think about it all for whatever reason, so I wanted everyone to have it on thier minds before they get to the point they need tires and they are potentially on back order. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@johnnymcmichael8449]

Going to take your advice, best to have them and not need them then to need them and not be able to find them

[@ScoutsOut]

Good video and thanks for the heads up, I'm getting close

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Ou are very welcome my friend. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, as you well know it true helps the little channel out. SO thank you for that as well. Keep us posted on what you end up going with next. I hope you can get out and ride some. Thank you and have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@ThatWinterRider]

I bought my bike in June... by July I bought 2 sets to have on hand. Dunlop missions for the street miles and another set of knobbies for dirt play. I can swap out in a couple hours to change the mood lol. Kinda wish I had an extra set of rims and just have them mounted and ready... pull an axle and put the new one right on.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir. If you swapping that much extra set of rims would be quicker. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale.

[@DarrellMayhem74]

Thank you, between you and dork in the road I’m changing my mind on the KLR 650 ., the Tenere needs a bigger gas tank and I don’t need 700cc to go 60 to 70 mph the KLR does just fine!!!!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, It truly helps our little channel out, so thank you so much for that as well. Yes I agree the T& is a great bike as well, but I am so happy with this one, I wouldn't trade mine for one. Thank you and I Hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@pmoulton77]

I’ve got a set of Dunlop Trailmax Missions sitting in the garage waiting to go on once springs arrives. I think it’s more of my own curiosity as to how they do. I grew up riding dirt bikes in Maine and southern Arizona, and have had one street bike. I loved each for their respective abilities, and so I’m really hoping the TM will replicate that to a degree. I’m sure the tires can perform well beyond my own abilities at this point. I have fun and love logging or fire roads through the Maine woods but no wheelies, jumps or scraping pegs around corners. Slow and steady for me. I’m also thinking about taking it out to Colorado to visit my son via secondary roads. Thanks for this Dale, great points.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I think you will like them, they will do everything you have mentioned. I just don't think they would fair really well in mud, I have been in a lot of wet gravel, but that is different kind of traction all together. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, as it truly helps the little channel out. I hope you can get out and ride some,. Have a blessed weekend. dale

[@doublex632]

I was just looking around last week for a 90/10, ya there's like nothing. It wasn't an intense search, but just window shopping. thanks

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, I appreciate you taking the time to share that information with us as well. Thank you and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@n8gbwv]

It's already starting this year. I went in yesterday and had a list of tires (rear) in order of my own personal preference and my top choice was already pushed back to June, my second choice wasn't a brand my local dealer carried and I had to settle for my third choice. I could have purchased online and done it myself, but the online price wasn't that much cheaper than local and my local dealer will mount and balance tires they sell, for free.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh man, that Is not good news, that was a question being asked on the group a few times recently and I was like, sheesh , I need to do a video, I dont know how many new riders we have , however they need to start looking now and maybe get some on order prior to needing them so they dont miss out on riding season. Thank you for that information and sharing that with all of us. It is appreciated I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@onerider808]

I have 4K plus on my stock D750s, on dirt, mountain asphalt, and singletrack (and I can expect another 1K out of them, if the current wear is any indication). As far as I’m concerned, my ole ‘23 Adventure was ready to go out of the box. I proved it in CO, WY, and Black Hills roads and trails.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us all. I truly appreciate it and I know others who watch and read the comments will as well. I so agree,. It is a great platform you can ride right out of the deal. on, go home pack it up, and leave for your long adventure trip that day without worry. I love mine as well. Thanks again and I hope you have a blessed week. dale

[@marklawrence4596]

I was able to get Michelin Anakee Adventure tires last July with no problem. They're roughly an 80/20 tire that is good for me because I need to ride about an hour before getting to any dirt and I stay away from single tracks as well as muck and mud. I enjoy the New England State and National Forest roads primarily in the Berkshire Hills (MA) and the Green Mountains (VT) and these tires have worked well on packed dirt an gravel. My stock tires were pretty well worn by 3000 miles.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have never used those tires, but have heard good things about them. It sounds like you have a beautiful area to be out riding. I love it. I am glad you was able to get your tires and continue riding and having fun. These tires that I have one are probably very similar, I would say they are more 80-20 rode based , but they are working nicely for getting a ton of miles out of them. Thanks again and I hope you have a blessed weekend Dale

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

I saw that the 22 Traveler that I just got has new Michelins on it (not sure what type) For me the KLR was more of an impulse buy. I was initially just planning on getting a little extra "knock around" bike for short local country road/dirt road exploration and riding. (XR150L or CT125) Now that I have a KLR it opens up capabilities that I wasn't expecting to have. I'm excited about it.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Congrats on your new bike my friend. I so agree, the ole KLR opens up so many doors as to where and what a person can do. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us and if we can ever help in anyway, please feel free to reach out and let us know. I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@vironpayne3405]

We'll have fun reviewing tires together. I have the Motoz rear GPS and front Dual Venture on the way.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh sweet, how fun is that, I loved the GPS I had in the past, so I thought I would give this set a try. It looks like a fun tire as well. Thank you and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@johntesner9271]

Hay I'm John from eliz nj and I took my klr adventure to the dealer and my bike is ok with the fuel pump

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh sweet, that is great news. I am happy to hear this. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@vegasranger]

I got 3000 on my stock tires. Went with an 80/20 because I go on a lot of trails. But they're horrible on the highway at 60-70mph. I'll probably try a 50/50 next.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

You might check out the motoz tractionator or the newer ADV for your next set, the will do much better on the highway then the ones you are describing, they are pretty dang good off the pavement as well. Thank you and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@rameylewis7730]

Thanks for the update. I just ordered Motoz Tractionator RallZ tires for my Yamaha XT250 from Rockymountain acv/mc and they say they're only 4 days from being delivered. Maybe this year won't be tough to get tires?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh man, that is good news. I agree, I hope it is not that bad again, but not knowing I figured it would be a great time to let everyone know, look now and find some prior to needing them just in case. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@ericburris9982]

I'm supposed to buy a klr traveler today Im on the fence I'm looking for a apocalypse bike

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I am so excited for you. I think this bike will be what you are looking for. I Love mine and it is bullet proof and would be a good bike you can count on, rely on working and getting you where you need to be. If I can help answer any questions, I would be glad to,. Let us know what you decide and have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@onerider808]

A good mountain bike is the way to go, then. I’m pretty sure gas stations wouldn’t stay open during an apocalypse. Still, for motorized, the KLR is as close as it gets. If there was a better bike, Special Operations command would use it, rather than the KLR they DO use.

[@DitchDocc]

Good tip.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you, I hate for anyone to be waiting on tires this year when the stock ones need replaced. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, it helps our little channel out so much, so thank you and I Hope you have a blessed week Dale

[@ericbowers71]

“Irregardless” isn’t a word. 😂

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Hahahah. That’s awesome. I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and make this comment. You just made my day. Thank you. Nothing better than constructive Critisim. I will make sure I do not say that ever again. Have a blessed week Dale.

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

I bought my KLR adventure last July and I'm still running the stock tires. I do 99% on road, highway traveling (60-70mph zones), with a 100 miles round trip commute. I started shopping for tires late last year and still haven't made a decision lol. But I need to, because I'm closing in on 3,000 miles, the factory tires are getting sketchy. I didn't catch the tires you're previously running, could you give me the name, all I heard was Dunlop(if I'm not mistaken). Thanks I'd greatly appreciate it. Stay safe brother.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir, I understand, they are the Dunlop Trail Max Mission, they are difficult to install but it sounds like it would be the perfect high milage tire for your bike as well. Most folks are getting between 8000-11000 miles on them. I hope this helps and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated! You have a blessed and great weekend!

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

I can't complain about the stock tires, I'm at a little over 3900 miles on mine. yes they are worn n the front has started to cup some. But, I still ride it and they still do fine. I don't ride crazy and not really any riding in the rain, however I will be replacing them within the next couple weeks

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I agree, they are pretty dang good for coming standard with the bike. I used mine up the best I could prior to replacing them as well. for 90% of the folks who purchase this bike, they are good enough to get your feet wet in the adventure bike scene and as skill sets build up or riding style reveals itself, it helps you determine which ones you want next. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment as it truly helps our little channel out, so thank you so very much and I hope you have a blessed weekend my freind. Dale

[@thadcoakley4560]

Getting ready to order my first set of tires. Have about 1200 miles on the KLR now. I live in central Illinois and there are not a lot of trails around here to ride, so most of my riding will be on pavement. I do want to make a couple of trips to get off road. I think I have narrowed down my choices to the Motaz Adventure or GPS or the Dunlop Trail Max Mission. Do you have any advice or have you put the adventure on yet? Thank you for making your videos. I do find them very helpful.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

IF this helps you with your question at all, and I hope it does. When I was looking for new tires after wearing the stock down some, my goal was to get the Moto GPS, however I couldn't find any at that time, so next choice was the Adventure, Again, no luck on finding them. That left me with the Dunlop, they are advertised as a 50-50 tire. I do not agree with the 50-50, to me, I believe a good solid number for them would be 80-20, 80 percent rode and 20 percent gravel, I would not want to get out on a red clay mud with these tires. After I got back from my trip to the east coast, I tried fin find more tires, I was able to find a set of adventure tires for my next set, they are sitting happily in my shop until I change them out later in the year. I will go onto say this, although, I do not like the Dunlop, they have held up nicely for me, if you are changing them out yourself, have a helper, the side walls on the dunlop are so stiff, it is almost possible to change them out yourself and the odds of a pinched tube is greatly increased. The hard side walls, will make it possible for you to ride a ways, to a better spot to change a flat if stye go down. I watched a guy ride almost 20 miles on a flat to get to a better spot so we could change out his tube.. Im not suggesting anyone do that, I am just saying they are such stiff sidewall, he was riding them on a flat. My experience with Motoz, I love them and I think either set would be a perfect fit for you and your riding style, both with get much better traction on and off road and will last much longer than the stock. You get what you pay for, and I know they are a little more expensive up front, but in my mind, the longer lasting tires makes them cheaper in the long run. Thank you so much for the kind words, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, as it truly helps the little channel out. Thank you and I Hope you have a blessed week my friend. Dale

[@daviddoud7147]

What do you think about the Heidenau K60s or Continental TKC 80s? Or the combination of the Continental on the front and the Heidenau on the back?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have ran the TKC80 in the past they are a great tire. I have not personally owned the Heidenau, my friend Jeff has run them and I believe he was really impressed with them. Again, you can never go wrong with the TKC80 its.a great all around tire in my. mind. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I Hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@waynetaylor3109]

Hey Dale, now that you’ve had the adventures for a while, how are they on the pavement? If you had both the adventure and the gps in hand which one would you choice? I’m torn between the two, probably to be honest I do more on road and should choose the gps. Like the looks of the adventure though.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Those new tires are still in the shop, I am wanting to wear out these Dunlops first. I can say from running the GPS, if you can find them, I loved my last set. I was trying to find them and couldn't. If I could have found a set, that is what would go on next if that helps answer your question. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and keep us posted on what you decide. Thank you and have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@joemccarney4155]

Do you run with any end-of-the-handlebar dampers?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

My Front end is basically stock from the factory, so whatever bar ends the bike came with is what is still on it. I have not really done too much mod wise to the steering,. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment and share your question with us all. I hope you have a blessed week my friend. dale

[@Sullyboy_808]

Got more then 5k miles on my original tires on my klr 650. They are looking pretty bad. I want to put shinko 705 tires on my klr but thoes tires are tubleless and im not sure what to do pls help.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yeah, I knew I wouldn't have enough red to make the east coast and back so I swapped mine early and still have them as a back up if need be down the road, thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed weekend. dale

[@kenmcelroy7250]

Not only tires, but sprockets and a chain.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

True that, I probably should have said that, I did however have a set for my bike and I didn't remember them being on back order. I plan to do mine soon as well. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and.I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@amazingtbone]

How did the GPS tires do on gravel? I’m torn between them and the Tractionator Adventures.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

They did great, better than the ones I have now, they are more of a 50-50 tire, you have an option with the gps to change the rear tire direction for more of a true 50-50 or 75-25 based on the direction you spoon it on. I like them they were still on a long back order so I ordered these, I didn't say it in the video and probably should. have, but they were still like 2 months back order when I ordered them, I got the one I have quick enough just barley for the trip and rode on. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. dale

[@JeffreyKretzler]

What could cause excessive tire wear? I only got about 4k on Shinko 705. Is that normal?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I believe you are about on par with the milage on those tires. Just like the sock tires, they are made with a softer compound, which in turn gives you better all around traction, IE wet, dry etc. The softer the compound, the more "sticky" the tires. If you ever watch the Moto GP racers, they will keep their tires in tire warmers, prior to the race to get the tires hot, "Sticky" so they can make the track as fast as they physically can. Same type of principal, when your Shinko's are cold they won't be as sticky, as you ride they warm up and grip the road better. This also explains why the dual or triple compound tires are more expensive. If you look at the Motoz Tractionators or the GPS, they are dual and more compounds, the center, is a harder compound for the long wear and the outer edges are softer for the traction. I hope this helps explain the tires better and why I think you're right on par with your milage. Thank you for taking the time to watch as well as comment, it truly helps our little channel out. Thank you and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@xnihilo1044]

I, too, was disappointed with the 705s. I put a set on my (then) DR650 and I only got around 4k too. And the DR is definitely lighter than the KLR. When the OEM tires on my '23 KLR go, I will be looking for something different.

[@DJPTEXAS]

Not a tire question but I wanted to ask you how the KLR is in high winds on the highway ? side winds ect. I have a RE Himalayan and it is not that bad in crosswinds but looking at the KLR for my next bike....

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have risen all over in various winds including thunder storms (by accident). Winds, are not going to effect this bike like some of the lighter dual sports, The weight of this bike, which a lot of folks complain about, is one of the benefits especially when riding in winds or crosswinds. It is not bad at all,. It is not as windy here in Texas as it was in Oklahoma, but I am 995 sure, I have not ridden in winds over 25-30 mph. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@DJPTEXAS]

@@Heartlanddualsport Thanks Dale !

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Kenda seems to be a good go-to if you don't mind lower mileage.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

True that my friend. I hope you are having a blessed week and thank. you so so much for your continued support of our little channel. Dale

[@giti9915]

What psi u run on pavement? On manual 21/36.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

With the new tires, I run around 30 up front and 35 in the back. I go with the what the tire reccomends since the tires are not stock. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@lucky31979]

What’s the best tire for pavement

[@Heartlanddualsport]

The ones I am running on this bike right now are pretty sweet for road, a good high milage tire. I think that the average rider is getting 8000 plus miles out of them. If you are mounting them yourself, have a buddy came help if you have one, they are a bear to mount by yourself because the sidewall is so still. need a valve stem chaser at the very least, My wife tried to help me and we got it done, I swore I would never put another set on after spooning these on hahahaha. I can honestly say, they stick to the blacktop and concrete roads nicely, as well as do a great job on gravel roads as well. I have no complaints with them other than the difficulty of getting them mounted being very difficult. I hope this helps and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Sorry for the delay, I have been trying to stay on top of the comments and this one slipped me by, sorry about that. PS, the ones I am currently running are the dunlop trailmax missions.

[@lucky31979]

Thanks ! Enjoy your channel

[@DaBurntToaster]

"iregardless" means with regard lol

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Hahahaha. Thanks for the information. This video is actually about the KLR not vocabulary words. I’m impressed with your knowledge. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment this meaningful comment and know I will do so much better next video. Have a blessed week and merry Christmas to you and your family. Dale.

[@DaBurntToaster]

@@Heartlanddualsport i know the video is about the klr, no need to be all sarcastic and condescending, not everyone on the internet is out to harass and belittle you for every minor "offense" they perceive from you. I added a "lol" at the end because it thought it was funny that you said irregardless and the addition of "lol" is supposed to imply to you that im not trying to be a dick, lots of people add things to words unnecessarily but the double negative got a chuckle out of me. if you have a problem with this kind of stuff I'd suggest you disable comments or just dont read them, you'll only get more of them the more views you get. people always have and always will say whatever they want. irregardless, I wish you a merry Christmas as well.

[@tiplerstravels]

I got 5000 and could go a couple hundred more maybe

[@Heartlanddualsport]

That's not bad at all. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, and sorry for the delay in my reply, I have been having some spring time internet issues. Thanks again and happy riding. Dale

[@gagehamilton2497]

irregardless 🤣

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. dale

[@gagehamilton2497]

@@Heartlanddualsport thanks Dale, I'm leaving for my biggest trip ever on my klr tomorrow, around 400 miles almost all freeway. I'm confident in my ability but still it's just a little bit nerve racking.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@gagehamilton2497 Brother I am excited for you, I know you will have an awesome trip. If it helps at all, those first 100 hundred miles as I am riding away from home on an extended trip, I still feel the same way, wondering how the trip will go, The more we do, the better it gets,. I am so excited for you my friend, post up pics and keep us posted on your trip. You will enjoy it. Have a blessed weekend and trip my friend. dale

[@stevelacombe5291]

I disliked 3 times, so there! … 😉

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Ha, I love it. Thank you and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Hah! Maybe it's time for someone to start up a retread business.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

hahha, I know right, I hope the supply and demand picks back up to normal one day. Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. Dale