sand gecko tires?

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 03:14 AM

so i am picking up a set kenda sand gecko tires 21x11-9 for my dvx 400, i am just wondering if its going to have trouble turning it, 42 tooth rear, slip in pipe, jet and k&n filter with no lid

cataway · 08-26-2010, 05:35 AM

no, a lot of guys use them . the truble may be keeping the front wheels on the sand

smokedya2 · 08-26-2010, 09:28 AM

ya no problems, if my wifes old 300ex basically bone stock could turn paddle tires up a steep hill, your dvx400 will do awesome

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 02:34 PM

ok thanks for the help

rinehart_mitch · 08-26-2010, 03:22 PM

I have them and hate them... Makes it feel like i got like 30 PSI in the tires, and i may have only like 3.5 in them! They slide all the time... which is nice at times

If they didnt come with the Z i woulnd not have them...

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 03:30 PM

well i am getting them for 70 bucks for 2, but are they just a really hard compound tire? is that why they feel really hard

chinoduca · 08-26-2010, 06:13 PM

I had them with a stock Z and had no problem turning the tires. I switched to sandtars and its was way better, it hooks up much more but if I didn't have enough revs in second they would almost make me stall...

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 08:12 PM

ok well i am hear thats there good tires and some that are say there not i dont no which way to go with this

chinoduca · 08-26-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dvx400futurez400

ok well i am hear thats there good tires and some that are say there not i dont no which way to go with this

They are not by any means bad tires, they are long lasting too but there are better ones.

kfxguy · 08-26-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dvx400futurez400

ok well i am hear thats there good tires and some that are say there not i dont no which way to go with this

they are good if all you have is those or a bald set of stockers....they might do a little better than the stock tires. Can you tell i hate them? Yes they suck and i dont think i'd pay $20 for them. I borrowed a set one time from a buddy and i did not like them and it was my first time riding in sand. After that experience I hated riding in sand until I rode a bike with haulers on it....then I fell in love. Do yourself a favor, dont evem waste your money...save up the few extra bucks and get a set of 6 or 7 paddle haulers and a set of single rib front tires. You'll be glad you did. You can find a set of used haulers for under $150

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 09:24 PM

well the only area that is closet to dunes are brule lake in hinton AB im just getting these to use for now untell i get more money and buy a set of the itp ones

rinehart_mitch · 08-26-2010, 10:08 PM

That was my modo when i had the Z, i sure wasted a lotta money doin it that way, the R on the other hand, im doin it all right the first time! Not wastin money, even if its a takin a little longer than usual

dvx400futurez400 · 08-26-2010, 11:11 PM

well i leave on the 10th to hinton and there the only ones i can find for cheap

chinoduca · 08-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Well if you have no choice then go for it. It will be better than riding on sand with stock tires that's for sure.

Pulido221 · 08-26-2010, 11:22 PM

Got to agree with kfxguy once you go haulers you won't want nothing else. If ur short on cash like I always am get the gecko's for now once u save up some money sell the gecko's and get haulers. You will see for yourself the major diference from gecko to other sand tires out ther.

08-26-2010, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	sand gecko tires? so i am picking up a set kenda sand gecko tires 21x11-9 for my dvx 400, i am just wondering if its going to have trouble turning it, 42 tooth rear, slip in pipe, jet and k&n filter with no lid

08-26-2010, 05:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
cataway :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,062	no, a lot of guys use them . the truble may be keeping the front wheels on the sand __________________ 03 ltz400,95.5bore,+5crank,P&P,13.7:1,JE piston,spacer plate,RHC +1 intakes valves,RHC #208in&187ex cams,DRZ manual decomp,DID cam chain,no air box,Sredrum TB 42mm FCR,RAT stack,WB fuel screw,EMN needle,quick shot,06 clutch 450r drive plates w/trx400 ex springs,C2HB,ex thumber,trx450r air boot, Barker Performance pipe, trailteck flywheel,dynatek,nerf bars,450r shocks, nerf bars,+4 swinger,lowered front & rear

08-26-2010, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
smokedya2 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 776	ya no problems, if my wifes old 300ex basically bone stock could turn paddle tires up a steep hill, your dvx400 will do awesome __________________ 2008 ltr450 LE murdered out (mine) http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tml#post744310 2003 ltz with yoshi stroker motor (sold) December 2010 QOTM 2004 ltz limited edition drz kit and cams (wifes) 2004 nissan titan runs 13's (tow vehical) 2005 klx 110 with 143 big bore (my toy)

08-26-2010, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	I have them and hate them... Makes it feel like i got like 30 PSI in the tires, and i may have only like 3.5 in them! They slide all the time... which is nice at times If they didnt come with the Z i woulnd not have them... __________________ 2006 Z400 sold

08-26-2010, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
chinoduca :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,145	I had them with a stock Z and had no problem turning the tires. I switched to sandtars and its was way better, it hooks up much more but if I didn't have enough revs in second they would almost make me stall... __________________ '07 LTR 450 - Yoshi rs-5, Intake Hotcam cam, 08 exhaust cam, FuelAtv intake, PCIII, Sandtars all around. '03 White Z400 - SOLD I♥ SuzukiCentral! Last edited by chinoduca; 08-26-2010 at 11:46 PM.

08-26-2010, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	ok thanks for the help

08-26-2010, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	well i am getting them for 70 bucks for 2, but are they just a really hard compound tire? is that why they feel really hard

08-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	ok well i am hear thats there good tires and some that are say there not i dont no which way to go with this

08-26-2010, 09:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	well the only area that is closet to dunes are brule lake in hinton AB im just getting these to use for now untell i get more money and buy a set of the itp ones

08-26-2010, 10:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	That was my modo when i had the Z, i sure wasted a lotta money doin it that way, the R on the other hand, im doin it all right the first time! Not wastin money, even if its a takin a little longer than usual __________________ 2006 Z400 sold

08-26-2010, 11:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
dvx400futurez400 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cold Lake AB Canada Posts: 26	well i leave on the 10th to hinton and there the only ones i can find for cheap

08-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
chinoduca :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,145	Well if you have no choice then go for it. It will be better than riding on sand with stock tires that's for sure. __________________ '07 LTR 450 - Yoshi rs-5, Intake Hotcam cam, 08 exhaust cam, FuelAtv intake, PCIII, Sandtars all around. '03 White Z400 - SOLD I♥ SuzukiCentral!

08-26-2010, 11:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Got to agree with kfxguy once you go haulers you won't want nothing else. If ur short on cash like I always am get the gecko's for now once u save up some money sell the gecko's and get haulers. You will see for yourself the major diference from gecko to other sand tires out ther. __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

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