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SimonB:
Hi Fleabie
How are the K82 tyres ? I’ve got old TT100’s on my ‘77 400/4 and I’m thinking about changing them to the K82
Thanks
Simon

Mikep328:
I've had K82s on my 400F for two years now and they have been excellent.  Very pleased with them.  I haven't done a lot of wet roads with them but the few times i was caught in some rain I didn't notice any bad behavior.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: TrickyMicky on April 18, 2026, 08:23:49 AM ---Okay, I confess, the tyres were positioned for the sake of the camera!!  The old one had the old inner tube stuffed into it to spread the beading outwards and collapse the centre, and the new one has just been fitted to the wheel. The old one was fitted 6 years ago, and approx 9,000 miles. The reason for renewing being that once the centre tread starts to lose its shape it has a tendency to "white line", ie, wiggle its arse when you cross grooves at a shallow angle. I must stop doing burn-outs at every green traffic light I guess!!!  When I mentioned about my choice of tyres, it was mainly that I thought the K82's were in keeping with the style of bike, whereas I have a GB250 Clubman fitted with Avon Roadriders for the same reason, and yes, it will leave the 400 for dead on bends.

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I know that sensation as "Tramlining" it was very scary on my XJ900 at times.

SimonB:

--- Quote from: Mikep328 on August 13, 2026, 01:01:58 PM ---I've had K82s on my 400F for two years now and they have been excellent.  Very pleased with them.  I haven't done a lot of wet roads with them but the few times i was caught in some rain I didn't notice any bad behavior.

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Thanks for the info, much appreciated

Fleabie:
Sorry for the late reply.

Dunlop K82 with 3.5” and a 3.0” have worked out great. No complaints. I’m not pushing the bike hard round corners though. Too old for that!

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