FROG MAN Posted April 14, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2007 Most of you know my Dunlop D404 is shot after 4.5-5K on the back of the 84. Last year before our trip to the beach and vogel I installed new Kenda Kruz tires on the 89. after 3000 miles I can say the tires still look like new. Handling and ride is good with no problems. The 89 only gets rode two up while the 84 is my solo machine. I bought the kenda's because the price is right and the rear tire is a 6 ply rating instead of 4 with a load capacity of over 900 lbs. I just ordered a new set for the 84. $145 shipped to the front door.The tread depth on the rear is a very deep design. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/tire-tyre-guide/Kenda-K673KruzF.jpg Kenda K673 Kruz Front http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/tire-tyre-guide/Kenda-K673Kruz.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 14, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 14, 2007 The front tread design looks like it should tread water pretty good, let us know how it does in the twists. It might just turn out to be a good inexpensive alternative to some of the other higher priced tires we buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted April 14, 2007 Twisties???:rotf::rotf: All West Virginia has is Twisties!:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ghosst Posted April 18, 2007 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2007 just a quick reply as to tires ..some of the honda guys are putting michlin car tire on the rear of there 1800s ..they say they are getting huge mileage..dont know much more but it sounds interesting .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 18, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 18, 2007 I put one of the Kendras on the rear of Blue Beast about a week before she went down. It felt good but didn't have time to see what it was going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted August 5, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 5, 2007 I finally put on the Kenda Kruz tires.The tires been in the spare bedroom,finally got around to putting them on, I was just too lazy at the time.Real nice tires Really good for what little money I spent on them.Front tire was a breeze putting on,but the rear tire ,man that one was a pain in the rear.Hardest tire I ever put on ,the sidewall on this tire is real stiff I never seen one this hard putting on,had my son helping too.Took almost an hour just putting on the tire.But it sure did pay off.These tires made the Venture a whole new bike as for handling and smooth ride.I took off the Venom dint like the feel of the tires at hwy speeds,any time over 70mph the Venom would walk,but these Kenda Kruz are the way to go. Thanks Frogman I been looking at these tires for some time but kinda wonder if they were any good since they are so low of $ tire.When I seen that they did so good for you I figured why not.Glad I did I really like these tires.These tires should last me for a while. Rear tire has 11/32 tread Front tire has 7/32 tread Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted August 5, 2007 Buddy my only regret with the kenda's is they are a little slippery on a wet highway. I now have kenda kruz's on the 89, 84, and the back of the 99. Ask Yammer Dan how easy that back tire is to mount.:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 5, 2007 Share #8 Posted August 5, 2007 Yep those things are a little stiff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Dog Posted August 6, 2007 Share #9 Posted August 6, 2007 I put one of the Kendras on the rear of Blue Beast about a week before she went down. It felt good but didn't have time to see what it was going to do. Ok who sells the Kenda Kruz tires and can you get them in WWW? I just bought another set of Dunlop 404's WWW after getting 11,000 miles out of my stock rear and still good tread on the front one. I could probably get another 2000 out of the rear but want the WWW on before Vogel. Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted August 6, 2007 If you want new fresh stock go to AMT. http://www.americanmototire.com/ You can also buy from a few suppliers selling on Ebay at a big savings but there usually last year stock 1 year on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted September 10, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 10, 2007 Sorry Frogman, Had to pull off the Kenda Kruz for the trip to Ark. The tires do well on the bike but once I hooked up the trailer,the bike went nuts.Could not hold it steady on the road lowered the psi in the rear tire which seemed to help - 32psi, but I could still feel the rearend sway.So I went back with the Elite 2,now I can go 70mph with the trailer with no problems at all so much better.I have to say one thing is the Kenda tire does have a much smoother ride than the Elite 2. Kenda Kruz are ok for your bike for cruising, but for me they are not made for pulling trailers. Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks buddy, I have suspected that deep groove tread pattern may be unstable for towing. There has to be some explanation. I had the same problem with the 89 but the trailer loaded was 600 lbs. I knew it was a first gen or tire problem. I met a electriglide pulling the same trailer coast to coast with no problems.I installed a new Kenda Kruz on the 99 and pulled the kompact kamp trailer 2000 miles this summer no problems. The voyager kit may have added the stability. It would be interesting to talk with a Kenda rep about this. The tires are great otherwise and time will tell about there tread wear mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted September 10, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2007 i pulled my silver trailer up to vogel this year 1080 miles round trip , up to 75 mph. the kendas did great and i pull a over 600 lb. around here up to 55mph. agin great , a dealer mounted and speed bal. mine . the front tire makes a weird sound when locked up at 45mph , kid cut me off , did not have a trl on . i run 34 lb. in front 37 lb. in rear . thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks Thom I have heard dropping the tire pressure on the kendas helps. Mine are at full max 40 rear and front.This is getting to be a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) After 6000 miles of riding mostly two up on the 89 the Kenda's still look like new. We just towed our compact kamp trailer fully loaded to the Asheville rally. The bike pulled strong and stable. The tongue weight on the trailer was incorrect and I could see the trailer whipping a little but I could not feel this on the bike. I did get some instability when I set my feet out on the highway boards at speeds above 75.We have had these for over two years now and find them a good tire for the money.Not much more then the D404's we had on the 84 that only lasted 5K. Edited August 17, 2008 by FROG MAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmannon Posted February 14, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 14, 2009 I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to say I just ordered a set of the Kenda Kruz tires and will be putting them on soon. I too am in WV and they will get a hard work out on the twisties. I will let y'all know how they work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted February 14, 2009 Good luck with the Kenda's. Most members here are Avon fans. I have never run Avons. Cooper tire owns both Kenda and Avon so not sure how much difference there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrell Posted February 14, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 14, 2009 If you wana know about CT on rear check with gunboat as he uses a car tire a 155. Gets fantastic mileage and pulls a trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted February 14, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 14, 2009 Nuts! I put the Kendra on my XS11 2 years ago with my sidecar and was amazed at well they wear. Especially the way my sidecar eats through a tire.I thought they were my little secret. Cheap and wear like iron. Oh well i guess the secrets out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted February 14, 2009 Share #20 Posted February 14, 2009 I'm running a set of Kenda Kruz tires. Have a bout 1000 miles on them so far. They seem nice, no problems to report. I think I got them from Chapperall Motor sports. If you buy 2 tires you get free shipping. My total was $140.00 for both shipped:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted February 14, 2009 Share #21 Posted February 14, 2009 the front tire makes a weird sound when locked up at 45mph How is the noise when not locked up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bikes Posted February 15, 2009 Share #22 Posted February 15, 2009 Friend's 88 Std. wanders terrible with the Kruz's, front and rear. Not safe at all over 60mph. We put a Dunlop Elite II on the front from a 2nd 88 and most of the wandering went away. He's going to Avon's this week. We have adjusted all the bearings, read all the posts, spent many hours trying to figure out what was wrong, changed air pressure in tires and suspension, has a Super Brace, reset clamps, axles, triple trees, checked bearings for wear. It was OK before the Kruz's went on. More if the Avon's fixes the wander, was so bad he almost lost it 3 times going over a well paved mountain road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmannon Posted February 15, 2009 Share #23 Posted February 15, 2009 sounds like he got a bad tire, i would return it if it was a new one from a dealer.... Friend's 88 Std. wanders terrible with the Kruz's, front and rear. Not safe at all over 60mph. We put a Dunlop Elite II on the front from a 2nd 88 and most of the wandering went away. He's going to Avon's this week. We have adjusted all the bearings, read all the posts, spent many hours trying to figure out what was wrong, changed air pressure in tires and suspension, has a Super Brace, reset clamps, axles, triple trees, checked bearings for wear. It was OK before the Kruz's went on. More if the Avon's fixes the wander, was so bad he almost lost it 3 times going over a well paved mountain road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmannon Posted March 18, 2009 Share #24 Posted March 18, 2009 got the Kendas mounted and have put ~50 miles on them. They are nice and smooth, no noise, no wandering, shaking etc. Do well in the curves too. I am VERY pleased! The only thing I dont like about them is the fugly tread pattern, but I can live with that. Can anyone comment on how they do on a wet road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 18, 2009 Share #25 Posted March 18, 2009 bmannon What part of the great state of West by God are you in? Getting a few on here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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