anyone try the Dunlop MX51 yet?
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From: HardWorkingDog on 19 Nov 2009 20:26 In article <harvey-3A05AB.16301019112009(a)individual.net>, HardWorkingDog <harvey(a)mush.man> wrote: > Matter of fact, the Dunlop MX51 tread is almost a carbon > copy of the Michelin S2 that I'm replacing... [edit S12 /edit] -- Charles '99 YZ250
From: I am Tosk on 19 Nov 2009 20:31 In article <harvey-3A05AB.16301019112009(a)individual.net>, harvey(a)mush.man says... > > In article <MPG.256f9ef6ae167f14989732(a)eternal-september.org>, > I am Tosk <justwaitafrekinminute(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > In article <ee27a28f-2757-4372-acee- > > ea06d65939af(a)g1g2000vbr.googlegroups.com>, jwc(a)sysmatrix.net says... > > > > > > > I never liked the 756 that much because the edges wore off so quickly, > > > > but I've come to realize that the tire still works pretty well as it > > > > wears (thanks to Baxter's prodding). I thought I'd give it another > > > > chance on this tire change. > > > > > > I always hated that tire. My impression was that it gave decent > > > drive, but sucked side-to-side and couldn't hold laterally, at least > > > in New England goo. Those characteristics in the back makes for a > > > wagging rear end, which is no big deal, but makes for a really bad > > > time in the front. > > > > > > I still like the 739s the best. > > > > > > JayC > > > > Yeah, that's why we ran the 43 in the front... Anyway, I asked the Cycle > > Gear guy about them today he said the new replacement is the same tread > > pattern, exactly, just a softer compound. Of course that really sucks to > > ride in the hard clay we ride in, I suppose they will break down > > quicker. Sir Tony likes Bridgestones at Rocky and it is his track... > > > > If the Cycle Gear guy was trying to say the MX51 is the same tread > pattern as the 756, he's doing a typical Cycle Gear guy job of > spreading bullshit. > > I have in my garage a 756 and an MX51 and they are significantly > different. Matter of fact, the Dunlop MX51 tread is almost a carbon > copy of the Michelin S2 that I'm replacing... Hummmm, I will give him the honest mistake on this one.. He gives me a great deal on everything, as much a 75% off on some stuff, and my girls get free stuff every-time we walk in the door. We have known him for while, I don't think he would screw me intentionally, probably just read it somewhere and has not seen the new tire.... Hope so anyway. Rowdy Mouse Racing, need new treads already.
From: sturd on 19 Nov 2009 21:00 HardWorkingDog volunteers: > I'll be the rmd guinea pig; just picked one up from Mach 1. The Dunlop web site still lists 752s. So I don't know what that means. http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=12 I like 756 back here in the goo better. Go fast. Take chances. Mike S.
From: scrape on 19 Nov 2009 21:53 On Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:51 -0500, I am Tosk <justwaitafrekinminute(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Yeah, that's why we ran the 43 in the front... Anyway, I asked the Cycle >Gear guy about them today he said the new replacement is the same tread >pattern, exactly, just a softer compound. Of course that really sucks to >ride in the hard clay we ride in, I suppose they will break down >quicker. Sir Tony likes Bridgestones at Rocky and it is his track... All other things being equal, a softer compound is better for a harder surface.
From: Wudsracer on 19 Nov 2009 23:22
I still see the "756 combo" on sale at RockyMountainATV and, I think, somewhere else for $99. I bought a set last month (with a couple of other items, to get the "over $100 free freight" deal. I figured that, since I had put in an order with Santa Deb for a KnobbyKnife, I could get more life out of them than any 756 that I had tried before. http://www.knobbyknife.com/order.html I have big plans of great tire savings with that new tool. We'll see how it goes. Please, Charles, let me know what you think of the new MX51. Jim ***************************************************************************** >On Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:08:38 -0500, "KW" <keith_warrennospam(a)windstream.net> wrote: > >"HardWorkingDog" <harvey(a)mush.man> wrote in message >news:harvey-FEAEB6.14132219112009(a)individual.net... >> In article <rifbg5lqe2qdsv5lhdpau10j8f6lcc31fv(a)4ax.com>, >> Mike Baxter <mgb***@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:55 -0800, HardWorkingDog <harvey(a)mush.man> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >I was ready to get a new D756, and found out they're not making them >>> >anymore--at least that's what 2 dealers told me today. Dunlop still >>> >has it listed on their website, but no local stock. Looks like the >>> >online places still have backstock... >>> > >>> >Anyway, I'm thinking of going with the replacement, now called MX51. >>> >Curious if anyone's used it yet. > >I'm running a 756 rear on the KDX now and it has been a great tire, Don't >have any personal experience with the MX51 yet, but this was posted on >Georgia offroad from a similar query earlier today..... > >[quote="Slo Mo"]I think Paul is right, different tires will suit different >riding styles. While many really like the new Dunlop MX51, I didnt really >care for it and it was completely worn out after 13 hours of riding >primarily prepped MX tracks. I just put on a set of 756's due to the cheap >sale price and the initial ride was awesome, but I can tell they will not >last long at all. > >My all time favorite may be the Michelin MS3. You would be surprised how >long the MS3 will wear despite being a medium-soft tire. The old Pirelli >MT32 on the rear and MT83 on the front was also a great set-up.[/quote] > >KW > > >>> >>> Is it dual compound rubber??? >>> >>> Mike Baxter >> >> the waffle or the tire? >> >> I don't think so: >> http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=105 >> >> I'll be the rmd guinea pig; just picked one up from Mach 1. >> >> -- >> Charles >> '99 YZ250 > *************************************************************** Wudsracer/Jim Cook Smackover Racing '06 Gas Gas DE300 '82 Husqvarna XC250 Team LAGNAF |