Bridgestone AX41 tyre install | 2022 KLR 650 

Thank you so much for showing this process, you are an immense help to those of us that are a little unsure about something like changing tires. Best of health wishes to you and your family & stay safe out there !!1

Good job man!!! I changed mine out the first week I owned the 2022 KLR650. Those stock tires are ok for pavement, but nothing else. You did the right thing by changing those tires.

Great job... just think about fixing a flat on the side of the road or the trail... if you think you're sweating now... you haven't sweated yet. I generally take my tools that use to change my tire along with extra tubes and a small mat to lay my tire on while I'm changing the tube out. As to the balancing, I run counteract beads about 2 oz in both front and rear and I have not had an issue in fact, I run the beads in all my motorcycle tires.

They look great on the bike! Can't wait to see you test them on the trails.

The old in the sun trick is an honest game changer

Looks great, looking forward to seeing how they work and how they wear. 👍

Really enjoying your videos! I recently bought the '22 Traveler and dumped it on the trail for the first time this past weekend - lol. I wasn't crazy about the top box at first but I've found that I absolutely use the snot out of it. Can't imagine not having it now. Thanks!

Loosen up the nuts on the valves so they can move (run them at least 1/2 way up the stem). That will 1, keep the valve from ripping if it moves. 2. Show you that your tire is slipping on the rim as the valve will be leaned in one direction. If you never air down probably tire movement will not be a problem but if you air down it very well could spin on the rim. The valve movement will let you know and then you could get some rim locks.

nNce job and good looking tires. I have a new set sitting in my garage waiting for a bit more wear on the stock tires. I have never done tires beyond bicycle tires. I have to say I am semi dreading the experience but it will be invaluable if I ever have to fix a flat in the field.

I also put the AX 41 on my 2022 KLR. I road about 500 miles at Death Valley Ca and it is extremely rocky there and sharp volcanic rocks too. It really took a toll on them chunking out the rear and taking off the square leading edge on some areas of the tire mostly the mid area. The tires still work well on pavement both on the straights and cornering too. I also noticed in deep sand areas they worked like crap. Could be do to the KLR being heavy in the front. On regular harder packed dirt they work very well and over all make a decent 50/50 tire. If I was to do it over again I would buy some cheaper tires like maybe the Tusk Tires for the very rocky terrain and save the AX 41 for something less extreme. Getting the tire valve in those tires and also installing the rear wheel is a bit of a bitch isn't it. I think I learned a lesson on both and it will be easier next time.

I take mine to the shop for this I hate this sh!t lol, plus the balancing issue . Good on you

Well this video answered my question on the video I just watched. 🤙

All I know is I ride my bike and if I have to have new tires every six weeks that'll be unacceptable.either I find some tires that will go some distance or the kor will have to go it's really that simple no matter how much I like the bike.available tires longevity, one more thing to consider before buying a new bike.

All I could get my hands on was a 606S for the front and im trying to get hold of a back tyre. I can't go on the local fire trails with the standard tyre 🤣

Follow-up, did you use the same tubes you started with? Are they basically reusable until they are damaged?

That was painful. Sorry if I sound critical but,,, I have enjoyed watching your stuff from your KLX250 days. And loved the way you pushed the KLR and took it where no KLR should go. Keep it up. PS did you do a final thought on the "Airbox + Pipe" mod ??

Good day mate. I’m I have a 2022 klr650 same as yours I’m having issues reinstalling my rear wheel. I didn’t take a picture before hand my question..is there a spacer on the left side if so does it go between the swing arm and the wheel? It is a very tight fit I can’t seem to reinstall..? If you have any suggestions thank you.

No necesitan balance las llantas ? Vi que pusistes contrapesos , pero fue algo al ojo , no ? Se ven genial esas llantas ! Y en carretera ?/saludos

I'm assuming you did some home work on what tires you went with, any reason you went with these specifically? Are they good on and off road? Or more for off road use? Cheers from Texas, Thanks for the video, you've given me the confidence to tackle this job on my own.

you didn't strike me as a cop!

Well done but check your chain slack, it seem too tight

Love your trail riding videos, and the issues you ran into look forward to seeing if your new tires improve your experience. I am thinking of getting one of these bikes, and wanted to ask; is abs worth it? Was reading somewhere that the brakes are not strong enough to lock up anyway (on the road); but not sure if you can believe that, Do you have any feedback on this?

I apologise if you mentioned it, how many kms did you get from the rear?

Hi . Nice video , do you think 140/80/17 it fit on the klr650 2022?

How are the tyres going now you have had them on for a time.?

Man, I ordered the Anakee wild tire's for my new KLR, I got rear tire and put on but the front tire was on national back order, Michelin had no ETA on the front, so I got the Bridgestone AX41 front tire and put on, let me warn you the AX41 front tire is a real squirrely SOB until you get the little tities worn off then it's fine !

It's probably a stupid question , what happens if don't balance the wheel ??

What tubes did you go w

how bad you scratch the rim?

Order a bead-buddy. Worth its weight in gold and will save you many curse words.