Hey there guys and gals,
I read threads about tires for the last two hours. I was floored to hear that a "Stealership" wanted $68 a tire to mount and balance. Wow!
Well, 2 years ago I bought a pair of Mefo 99 Explorers from Twisted Throttle. I went over to a friends and changed them out myself with some spoons and rim protectors. I used a Harbor Freight balancer, (about the cheapest one ever made, but it was what he had), to balance them.
Now it is 8,750 miles later and the tread is getting a bit thin. The Mefo Explorers lasted and preformed great. I loved them on the road and off. Only down side I ever noticed was they are a bit noisy, but what 50/50 tire isn't!
Since I am now in my 60's and think I ride about 80% road and 20% off road, so I opted for Michelin Anakee III tires. So this Wednesday I plan to return to my friend's garage and change the tires again.
In retrospect, the Mefo 99 Explorers are a fantastic 50/50 tire. Going to a friend's and changing your tires yourself let you know that it was done right the first time! I hope you have the chance to learn about doing your own maintenance and keeping your KLR in top shape and safe!
Safe travels, Jack

Welcome!

That's an amazing tread life for a 50/50 dual sport tire!

That is pretty good. A buddy of mine has a KTM 1190 and he got 12K out of his hideaneau. sp? I thought that was pretty amazing. Never tried mefo and I do have a set of t 63's to put on. Never changed a tire before so this will be a new experience. I should ride to your place and have you help me out.

plus 1 on the mefo explorers

Of course, like everyone else on this forum, I decided to change out the front brake line to a stainless steel lined one with an over sized rotor while I changed out the front tire. I bought the ultra heavy duty inner tube from Michelin which left very little room while mounting it. I found using baby power on the tube before inserting it worked great.
Not a one man task!