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Offline BenelliSEI

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New Dunlop K70 Tires
« on: February 16, 2021, 07:08:02 AM »
Anyone riding on these? Considering them for my latest project. They make a F: 3.25 X 19 and R: 4.00 X 18 that look very correct. Reasonable pricing too.....

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2021, 07:25:19 AM »
Hey John...I recently bought one for my '74 Kawasaki H1 500 [for the rear].  Have not mounted it yet...but that is what is currently on it, just wore out.  Good tire.
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2021, 07:33:22 AM »
Front too? I thought the 750 had ribbed front, block rear
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2021, 08:20:29 AM »
Anyone riding on these? Considering them for my latest project. They make a F: 3.25 X 19 and R: 4.00 X 18 that look very correct. Reasonable pricing too.....
I put them on my K1. My foggy memory tells me they look right on a '71. This bike is not subjected to "spirited" riding so no opinion on handling or wear. I have my K7 for that

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2021, 09:34:33 AM »
Front too? I thought the 750 had ribbed front, block rear

You are correct, but I like the look more.

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2021, 09:35:21 AM »
Anyone riding on these? Considering them for my latest project. They make a F: 3.25 X 19 and R: 4.00 X 18 that look very correct. Reasonable pricing too.....
I put them on my K1. My foggy memory tells me they look right on a '71. This bike is not subjected to "spirited" riding so no opinion on handling or wear. I have my K7 for that

Look good. I think I will try them. Thanks!

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2021, 10:50:47 AM »
Anyone riding on these? Considering them for my latest project. They make a F: 3.25 X 19 and R: 4.00 X 18 that look very correct. Reasonable pricing too.....
I put them on my K1. My foggy memory tells me they look right on a '71. This bike is not subjected to "spirited" riding so no opinion on handling or wear. I have my K7 for that

Look good. I think I will try them. Thanks!

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2021, 02:26:29 PM »
Anyone riding on these? Considering them for my latest project. They make a F: 3.25 X 19 and R: 4.00 X 18 that look very correct. Reasonable pricing too.....
I put them on my K1. My foggy memory tells me they look right on a '71. This bike is not subjected to "spirited" riding so no opinion on handling or wear. I have my K7 for that

Look good. I think I will try them. Thanks!



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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2021, 07:05:36 PM »
I run those same sizes on my 70 BSA lightning, nice middle of the road tire, not great but not bad either. You won't be disappointed but won't be impressed either.
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2021, 01:28:51 AM »
I have those same sizes on my 550, and love them.

They have the correct profile to match OEM inch tires/rims and look and feel right also.

Can't beat the price either!
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2021, 03:04:07 AM »
I have used them before and they look good on the 750. They also ride well for the type of tire. 
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2021, 06:05:05 AM »
Thanks for the feedback. I have these on my K0, but never ride it. They look great, but the ‘69 I want to actually ride. Great!

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2021, 08:06:43 AM »
I have them on my B50.  The rears wear fast.  You will have to change it before you hit 3000 miles.  Good tires though.  I also have the K81 on my Bonneville.  Same thing, the rears wear really quickly. 

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2021, 08:55:54 AM »
I have them on my B50.  The rears wear fast.  You will have to change it before you hit 3000 miles.  Good tires though.  I also have the K81 on my Bonneville.  Same thing, the rears wear really quickly. 

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2021, 05:53:49 PM »
I put them on my K0. They look good but don't wear well. 5-6k is all you'll get from a rear and about 10k on a front.
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2021, 06:02:13 PM »
I put them on my K0. They look good but don't wear well. 5-6k is all you'll get from a rear and about 10k on a front.

Mmmm. They look so right, and not expensive. I’ve ordered them.

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2021, 12:21:30 AM »
I have tried Continental, Avon, Metzeler on my CB 750 K2, Dunlop K70 is the best tires for my bike😊

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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2021, 07:35:43 AM »
Running these on my 550, perfect all around bang for the buck tire
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Re: New Dunlop K70 Tires
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2021, 08:50:22 AM »
Ordered from fortnine. Very reasonable pricing! Thanks for all the great feedback.