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CVO Technical => Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Brakes => Topic started by: martys on August 07, 2014, 07:54:42 PM

Title: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: martys on August 07, 2014, 07:54:42 PM

 I recently had some real bad issues with my bike and the way it was chewing up my rear tires.  With the outstanding assistance of HDBrad03 we corrected the major problem by installing a GlidePro swingarm bushing kit and front motor mount, and realigned the motor on the frame.  Before I brought the bike over to Brads I had installed a new rear tire. (again, 3rd one in two years)  The tire I bought this time is one I have not only never used but never heard of before.  It is the Heidenau K65 series, the size I put on my 2000 SERG is 130 / 90 / 16  .   I was sold on this tire by the presentation of the salesman and hoped that he wasn't just BS - ing me to make a sale.  I have since put about 800 Kilometers (500 Miles)and so far everything the salesman claimed is in fact real.  It rides very smooth and corners like a crotch rocket. (well a 900 lb crotch rocket anyway)  I'm sure most of that would be because of the GlidePro Kit but I am still impressed with this new brand of tire so far.  I have attached a review I found on line and it looks like a favorable review for a relatively inexpensive tire.

Heidenau K 65 rear tyres review (http://www.tyretest.com/motorcycle-tyre-reviews/heidenau/k_65_rear/index.html)

Marty

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: RedEagle on August 08, 2014, 09:43:15 AM

Thanks for the info.
I just bought tires but I am glad to hear of more quality options.
Let us know how they hold up.

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: MrSurly on August 08, 2014, 10:23:21 AM

What is the load rating on these?
I have found relatively sparse info on the brand though they are apparently fairly known in the UK and have been seen mostly in the adventure/off-road markets.

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: grc on August 08, 2014, 11:45:19 AM

Nothing in the catalog for late model Harley Touring.  This is the link to the USA distributor's site listing the available tire models, sizes, and load/speed ratings for street bikes:
http://heidenautires.com/motorcycle-street-tires/

Jerry

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: martys on August 08, 2014, 04:07:02 PM

Quote from: MrSurly on August 08, 2014, 10:23:21 AM

What is the load rating on these?
I have found relatively sparse info on the brand though they are apparently fairly known in the UK and have been seen mostly in the adventure/off-road markets.

Here is the link to the specs page


Specification sheet (http://heidenautires.com/tirepress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/heidenau_tire_spec_sheet_2014.pdf)

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: FlaHeatWave on August 08, 2014, 04:33:59 PM

'Love 'dem GlidePros :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: 2k on August 18, 2014, 11:25:04 AM

OK, here I go opening myself up for a kick in the teeth. Load range or toad range........same difference to me. I will NEVER pass up a good deal on a tire because of 50 - 75 lbs difference in load range. I know, its going to kill me one day. Well it better hurry because after 51yrs of riding, old age is in the lead!

Title: Re: First try with a Heidenau K65
Post by: martys on August 18, 2014, 02:11:07 PM

Quote from: 2k on August 18, 2014, 11:25:04 AM

OK, here I go opening myself up for a kick in the teeth. Load range or toad range........same difference to me. I will NEVER pass up a good deal on a tire because of 50 - 75 lbs difference in load range. I know, its going to kill me one day. Well it better hurry because after 51yrs of riding, old age is in the lead!

Tire size130/90 B 16 M/C 73H TL,  Profile K 65,  Max Load  805lbs (365)kgs,  Speed rating 130mph (210)kph,   

Marty