New service shop in Fairbanks - Page 9

JNG6 · 02-18-2012, 04:30 PM

I picked up a set of K60's from these guys last spring for my GS. I rode all over AK then back to Colorado, put a ton of miles on them during the summer and I still have good tread left. They have squared off a bit but not any worse than the other dual sport tires I have riden. They are a lot better than the Tourances on the dirt and just as good on the pavement.

I definitely recommend Adventure Cycleworks! They will bend over backwards to solve any problems you run into and love to share their knowledge of the state.

FYI - When I got to Fairbanks and switched to the K60's my old tires had enough life left I didn't want to just throw them away. These guys taped them together and gave me a shipping lable. I shipped them home to Colorado snail mail from the North Pole post office for $30. For those planning a trip this worked out to be a great option and Adventure Cycleworks will give you a great price on tires.

Englishmatt · 02-20-2012, 08:22 PM

Hey Dan and Shawn,

Loved hanging out at your place last year for a couple of days (one before, one after Dalton). I still owe Dan a bottle of Crown Royal....I won't forget it.

My Heidenau's are still on the bike, 10K miles later. I never run them higher than 34PSI and they are awesome tires.

Planning another Atlanta, GA to Deadhorse run in 2013 so hope to spend some time with you guys next July.

Keep up the great work!

Matt

AKTREADs · 03-11-2012, 10:43 AM

Heidenau K60's & K76's in stock.

There are those that run Heidenau's & those that wish they have!!

AKmud · 03-13-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKTREADs

Heidenau K60's & K76's in stock.

There are those that run Heidenau's & those that wish they have!!

Are there any deals for ADV'rs?

. I'd really like to try one on the rear of my GS....

AKTREADs · 03-14-2012, 12:47 AM

Deals for ADVer's-of course,
I'll pull/mount/balance/reinstall while you watch in 1/2hr for lift ride/time.

Which rear tire,the Heidenau K60 or K76????
What front tire do you plan on running on your R1200GS?

AKmud · 03-14-2012, 08:16 PM

Looking at just the rear at this time (150/70/17 K60). I've heard the TKC is still a better choice for the front. I'll do the mount/balance myself.

AKtracks · 03-14-2012, 08:45 PM

Alot of folks are running that combo. The only downside I see to it is having to listen to that TKC howl on pavement/hardpack. On the other side, running a K60 on front, the downside I've found is about a 5mph drop on gravel before that little voice tells you to slow down.

AKTREADs · 03-14-2012, 09:04 PM

[QUOTE=AKmud; I'll do the mount/balance myself.[/QUOTE]
Shoot us an e-mail for your tire of choice & we'll send you an invoice.
Shipping in AK-extra
Sorry-No shipping out of Alaska.

I strongly suggest cleaning/wire brushing the rim/bead seat of any rubber off the rim & lubing the rim & tire to mount any Heidenau.
If the temperature is 60deg F-preheating works wonders.

KHuddy · 03-14-2012, 10:06 PM

Gee Dan, you change a few thousand tires and you start to get the hang of things.

I'm still trying to get 1/4 as efficient on my NoMar as you are. Might have to stop by this summer and watch for awhile.

AKTREADs · 03-15-2012, 09:15 AM

Kevin,
It's all in the preparation
A clean rim/bead seat is key

Murphy's tire mount soap/lube takes the fight out of those Heidenau's!!

GregsBro · 03-16-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKTREADs

Kevin,
It's all in the preparation
A clean rim/bead seat is key

Murphy's tire mount soap/lube takes the fight out of those Heidenau's!!

Already have mine on hold with you. I (Scott Blake) can't wait to have them on the bike, mainly because that means I'll be in Alaska.

Look forward to meeting you guys and trying out those K60's

AKTREADs · 03-17-2012, 10:26 AM

GregsBro/Scott,
Your Heidenau's are warm/awaiting your arrival.

Ambient this AM in the interior is -22F.

A couple months it will be green.

AKTREADs · 04-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Adventure Cycle WorksLLCis Open for Business

Skies are clear,Temps in the low 60's(above)Snow is GONE

A couple mosquito's around!!

Heidenau's in stock

judgebill · 06-12-2012, 08:41 PM

Have no idea how these tires work north of the Equator but down here in Uruguay I have a pair on my BMW F800GS and they are fantastic. Two long trips and they feel wonderful. Heidenaus are great tires. Just my opinion. I'll be visiting you guys in July to see the sights.

AKmud · 06-12-2012, 09:01 PM

Over 1200 miles on my Heidenau rear and it still looks new. Very good grip on the pavement, I haven't given it much of a try on the dirt yet. Only gripe is they feel pretty slick hitting wet tar snakes, more so than the stock Tourance. No real complaints overall. Longevity looks to be much better than the TKCs.

02-18-2012, 04:30 PM	#121
JNG6 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 43	I picked up a set of K60's from these guys last spring for my GS. I rode all over AK then back to Colorado, put a ton of miles on them during the summer and I still have good tread left. They have squared off a bit but not any worse than the other dual sport tires I have riden. They are a lot better than the Tourances on the dirt and just as good on the pavement. I definitely recommend Adventure Cycleworks! They will bend over backwards to solve any problems you run into and love to share their knowledge of the state. FYI - When I got to Fairbanks and switched to the K60's my old tires had enough life left I didn't want to just throw them away. These guys taped them together and gave me a shipping lable. I shipped them home to Colorado snail mail from the North Pole post office for $30. For those planning a trip this worked out to be a great option and Adventure Cycleworks will give you a great price on tires. __________________ I wish I was on my motorcycle right now!

02-20-2012, 08:22 PM	#122
Englishmatt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA Oddometer: 466	Hey Dan and Shawn, Loved hanging out at your place last year for a couple of days (one before, one after Dalton). I still owe Dan a bottle of Crown Royal....I won't forget it. My Heidenau's are still on the bike, 10K miles later. I never run them higher than 34PSI and they are awesome tires. Planning another Atlanta, GA to Deadhorse run in 2013 so hope to spend some time with you guys next July. Keep up the great work! Matt __________________ 2010 R1200GS Adv 2008 KTM 990 2003 Kawa Z1000 (Orange) 2000 RC51 # 41 "I can't lead, I go too fast..." Scott Hinkle, April 2010

03-11-2012, 10:43 AM	#123
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	Heidenau K60's & K76's in stock. There are those that run Heidenau's & those that wish they have!! __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

03-14-2012, 12:47 AM	#125
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	Deals for ADVer's-of course, I'll pull/mount/balance/reinstall while you watch in 1/2hr for lift ride/time. Which rear tire,the Heidenau K60 or K76???? What front tire do you plan on running on your R1200GS? __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

03-14-2012, 08:16 PM	#126
AKmud Muddy Gruver Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Oddometer: 890	Looking at just the rear at this time (150/70/17 K60). I've heard the TKC is still a better choice for the front. I'll do the mount/balance myself. __________________ AKmud 2008 Tanzanite blue 1200GS

03-14-2012, 08:45 PM	#127
AKtracks ^OP Kilted Fükengrüver Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Oddometer: 1,229	Alot of folks are running that combo. The only downside I see to it is having to listen to that TKC howl on pavement/hardpack. On the other side, running a K60 on front, the downside I've found is about a 5mph drop on gravel before that little voice tells you to slow down. __________________ '07 R1200GS Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska -

03-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#128
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	[QUOTE=AKmud; I'll do the mount/balance myself.[/QUOTE] Shoot us an e-mail for your tire of choice & we'll send you an invoice. Shipping in AK-extra Sorry-No shipping out of Alaska. I strongly suggest cleaning/wire brushing the rim/bead seat of any rubber off the rim & lubing the rim & tire to mount any Heidenau. If the temperature is 60deg F-preheating works wonders. __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

03-14-2012, 10:06 PM	#129
KHuddy Big Sky Country Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Canyon Creek, MT Oddometer: 2,159	Gee Dan, you change a few thousand tires and you start to get the hang of things. I'm still trying to get 1/4 as efficient on my NoMar as you are. Might have to stop by this summer and watch for awhile. __________________ Kevin Team Pterodactyl Montana Outpost Survivor 46 43' 52. 65" N 112 09' 23.39" W

03-15-2012, 09:15 AM	#130
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	Kevin, It's all in the preparation A clean rim/bead seat is key Murphy's tire mount soap/lube takes the fight out of those Heidenau's!! __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

03-17-2012, 10:26 AM	#132
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	GregsBro/Scott, Your Heidenau's are warm/awaiting your arrival. Ambient this AM in the interior is -22F. A couple months it will be green. __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

04-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#133
AKTREADs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Fairbanks,AK. Oddometer: 40	Adventure Cycle WorksLLCis Open for Business Skies are clear,Temps in the low 60's(above)Snow is GONE A couple mosquito's around!! Heidenau's in stock __________________ Ride Safe,Have FUN, Dan Adventure Cycleworks Providing support to the Adventure Touring Motorcyclist in Fairbanks, Alaska

06-12-2012, 08:41 PM	#134
judgebill Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Oddometer: 90	Heidenaus work in South America Have no idea how these tires work north of the Equator but down here in Uruguay I have a pair on my BMW F800GS and they are fantastic. Two long trips and they feel wonderful. Heidenaus are great tires. Just my opinion. I'll be visiting you guys in July to see the sights.

06-12-2012, 09:01 PM	#135
AKmud Muddy Gruver Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Oddometer: 890	Over 1200 miles on my Heidenau rear and it still looks new. Very good grip on the pavement, I haven't given it much of a try on the dirt yet. Only gripe is they feel pretty slick hitting wet tar snakes, more so than the stock Tourance. No real complaints overall. Longevity looks to be much better than the TKCs. __________________ AKmud 2008 Tanzanite blue 1200GS

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