M750 Scrambler Project

[koko64]

I added a couple of psi and the rear felt much better. I might source a mini pump for adjusting the pressures between dirt roads and tarmac roads like the adventure guys.
Truth is, there are many dirt roads to explore around here that lead to many beautiful locations.

[koko64]

I wonder if the additional weight helps keep the carcass in more uniform shape.  Off-road, or dual-sport tires in general don't have very rigid carcass, at least compared to a true road tire, let alone a sport tire.

That explains it. It's why I feel better on the bike with a couple of extra psi in the rear tyre and the pillion in a million.

[koko64]

https://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2444.msg1456604#msg1456604

Reviving/updating an old thread.

The scrambler M750 has been a great bike and the GLW and I go everywhere on it. The Pirelli MT60RS tyres are a great utility tyre giving confidence on dirt roads and busted up tarmac. We were riding back through the The Black Spur in Victoria when we were hit by a very heavy summer rain storm impeading visibility. The rain was so heavy the roads couldn't drain and we got through it all carefully at 40-45 mph. They are good rain tyres.


0012185_pirelli-mt60-rs_370 by Tony Kokonis, on Flickr
Above, the Pirelli MT60RS currently on the scrambler M750. They are my third pair in 26,000 kms and work well, but Pirellis are very expensive in Australia. Since my circumstances have changed, I'm going to try the Metzler Karoo Street (below). The Metzlers are a hundred bucks cheaper per pair. I'll report on how they go.

0016245_metzeler-karoo-street_370 by Tony Kokonis, on Flickr

[ungeheuer]

I still recall this day as one of the coldest ride days of my life.....



End of threadjack.

[koko64]

It got below zero iirc. I also recall the back wheel spinning at 100kmh.