Continental TKC-80 Recall

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Sean Donnelly

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May 26, 2022, 11:51:15 PM5/26/22
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I am not sure how many folks in this group use the Continental TKC-80 on their primary or an auxiliary bike.  But I wanted to let this group know about a recall on the tires manufactured between January 2019 and April 2022.

sfr4201

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May 27, 2022, 7:05:27 AM5/27/22
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Sean

Do yo run these tires on your Africa Twin or the Dunlop Trail Masters?

               E-Steve



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sfr4201

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May 27, 2022, 7:07:39 AM5/27/22
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P.S.

Free set of tires for Steve Smith????

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From: Sean Donnelly <sean...@gmail.com>
Date: 5/26/22 21:51 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [emrat:13453] Continental TKC-80 Recall

Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 7:26:40 AM5/27/22
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Steve,

Hi!, Dunlop Trailmasters on the Africa Twin. Continental TKC-80's on the KTM 690 Enduro R. :)

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sfr4201

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May 27, 2022, 8:09:09 AM5/27/22
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Sean

My 2015 Tiger 800 came with the Dunlop Trail Masters,like them so much l made a buddy of mine buy a set for his 1100 Africa Twin.

Steve Smith bought a 2016 BMW 1200GS with low miles,and that bike has the TKC 80's on its rims?

Steve Smith

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May 27, 2022, 9:44:39 AM5/27/22
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E-Steve,

No problems with my tires, I missed the recall by 10 (TKC-70s are  on the bimmer) Thanks for looking out for me, I need the help for sure. 

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Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 10:25:50 AM5/27/22
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Steve,

You mentioned Dunlop Trailmasters.  I was assuming that you meant the Dunlop Trailmax Mission.   That is what I have on my Africa Twin.   I am not familiar with a Dunlop Trailmaster.  Was I correct in the Trailmax Mission being what you meant? Or is the Trailmaster something else?

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Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 10:34:15 AM5/27/22
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I should learn to do a better job of designating E-Steve and IB-Steve in my replies...

IB Steve, you should give the Dunlop Trailmax Mission a run on your bimmer next go around.  I believe you will find they ride just as well if not better than the TKC-70 on the road and better off of it. They also have better tread life.  They really are a purpose-built tire for the big adventure bike crowd that does a lot of road travel but wants a capable tire off road.  Dunlop really kind of knocked it out of the park for an "Adventure Travel" type tire.

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sfr4201

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May 27, 2022, 10:36:42 AM5/27/22
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My bad,l have the Trail Masters

sfr4201

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May 27, 2022, 10:37:02 AM5/27/22
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......meant Trail Max

Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 10:39:25 AM5/27/22
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I figured as much, but I also don't know Dunlop's catalog all that well.  So just because I hadn't heard of a Dunlop Trailmaster doesn't mean one doesn't exist :)

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Steve Smith

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May 27, 2022, 11:27:14 AM5/27/22
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Sean,

I appreciate your insight about the tires. I don’t plan on replacing the TKCs with ADV tires, they were just what came with it. I bought it as a sport touring bike for the worn out “pavement” that I keep encountering in my travels, with the occasional foray down dirt roads. I love my FJRs but I need more flexibility to ride all the places I want to.  

When these tires wear out, I’m spooning on some 90/10 rubber with good longevity. My KTM gets the knobbies (knobblies to our English cousins) for the dirt work. Besides I really feel the extra weight of that GS next to the 790. Different tires for different desires. 

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Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 11:37:28 AM5/27/22
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IB-Steve,

Gotcha. Only reason I suggested them is because they classify them as a 50/50 tire they handle more like a tire in the 80/20  range on road and probably closer to 60/40 off of it, while also getting about 8K miles life.  

So while they definitely broaden the range over the 70/30 of the TKC-70, they aren't quite a 90/10 or a true  knobby 50/50 like the TKC-80 or Bridgestone Battlax Adenturecross AX41 either :)


But again, the Mission is a great tire for anyone looking for something that covers a broad range of riding with a good mileage tire :)



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Brian Weberg

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May 27, 2022, 12:03:34 PM5/27/22
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Hey all, I'm happy to see this conversation as I ponder new tires for my 2015 Tiger 800 XRX. I am solidly a 90/10 rider so I've followed that formula in my previous tire purchases. I'm currently on my second set of Avon Trailriders and while they have generally performed well, they show what I consider to be excessive wear on the rear. I'm intrigued by Sean's description of the Dunlop's but the 50/50 designation might be too much on the off-road side of things for what I need. Looked at the new Metzeler Tourance Next 2 but they are impossible to find anywhere. So I'm open to ideas. My brother (on his new GSA) and I are headed off to a circumnavigation of Lake Superior in August. Will need new rubber for that.  Thanks.  Brian Weberg

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Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 1:29:11 PM5/27/22
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Brian,

Hi. The Trailmax Mission has a very round profile, so it is actually a bit surprising that it handles as well as it does off-road. It has excellent grip in all road conditions wet or dry.  It also has no center strip like the TCK-70 and handles sand and other debris you can find in the winter well.  

I am not sure if this will help you at all …



But if you are looking for a true 90/10 to replace the Avon Trailriders, have you considered the Michelin Anakee Adventure or the Conti Trail Attack 3?





WAYNE EVERMAN

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May 27, 2022, 2:20:30 PM5/27/22
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I had Michelin Anakee 3's on my 800 Tiger and was very pleased with their performance and wear, though I had little offroad riding with them. EWB.

sean1881

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May 27, 2022, 3:00:47 PM5/27/22
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I believe the Anakee Adventure has replaced the Anakee 3 in Michelins lineup.  Though the tread pattern is a little more reminiscent of the Anakee 2. I believe the 2 was a little more popular with riders anyway.

Don't let the 50/50 designation of the Trailmax Mission deter you though.  It is really more a 60/40 similar to the Motoz Tractionator GPS (which is another great tire).   But on-road the Trailmax Mission really does perform like an 80/20.  It just bites in and grips and nothing seems to really bother it.

A lot of converts on my Africa Twin forum. But I can't imagine why they wouldn't perform equally well on the Tigers of all sizes.



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sean1881

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May 27, 2022, 3:08:21 PM5/27/22
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I know I will sound like I am a sales rep for Dunlop here, but really I am not.  But speaking of my Africa Twin board and converts. One of the members from Colorado texted me a couple of days ago to update me on his new Trailmax Missions. He texts...

"Sean i got out for a foothills ride this afternoon to break in my trailmax missions. I will not stray from those tires ever based on road manners alone. 

Best tires and turn in i have felt on any adventure bike.

Those tires made me fall in love again with AT.

I liked "Rolanda" but now i love her. 

It feels like she has switched from stiletto's to tennis shoes!!!"




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-------- Original message --------
From: WAYNE EVERMAN <weve...@comcast.net>
Date: 5/27/22 12:20 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Re: [emrat:13468] Continental TKC-80 Recall

DAVID WARFIELD

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May 27, 2022, 5:52:51 PM5/27/22
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Brian,

Anakee 3's.

You're welcome.
On 05/27/2022 10:03 AM Brian Weberg <bw2...@gmail.com> wrote:


Anthony Sean Donnelly

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May 27, 2022, 8:49:10 PM5/27/22
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Warf,

 

You may still be able to find some Anakee 3’s around at a discounted price.  But they were replaced in the Michelin catalog by the Anakee Adventure.  The Anakee Adventure uses the same carcass as the Anakee 3, but uses a new profile and tread pattern and Michelins new silica rich 2CT (front) /2CT+ (rear) compound.

 

  • Sean

 

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