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Offline maddoggy

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michelin s-12 anyone?
« on: March 09, 2010, 05:04:16 AM »
anyone here running the michelin s-12 140/80-18 tire on their k5? they look like the tread design is real good but i don't know if it performs as good as it looks. thanks in advance for your input.                                           
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http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=2092004112822&codePage=2092004112822_09092004162438&lang=EN
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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 09:58:29 AM »
thanks for adding the link Danger.

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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 11:50:49 AM »
Maddoggy,

I run the S12's on my KX250 & very happy with the hookup on soft to intermediate terrain with good life.

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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 12:32:12 PM »
thanks for adding the link Danger.

I was surf'n around on break, just trying to be helpful.
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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2010, 05:41:16 PM »
gidday i been through 3 s12 michelins on my k5 and have found the wear out a bit quick mine was a 130 80 19 and a tyre guy in nz said there tyres sizes are incorrect but they do hook up good for the first couple of rides then round off quick i have gone to a 120 90 19 mitas now and have done 4 rides and it still sharp on the knobs and it looks wider than the 130 and it hooks up mean

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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 01:38:52 AM »
I have this tire on my 426 and agree with DoldGuy.  Fitz

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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2010, 02:54:51 PM »
I really like the m12's myself for the varied terrain we ride around here, seem to wear pretty good
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Re: michelin s-12 anyone?
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2010, 10:07:14 PM »
ive got one too.cant fault it.
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