KENDA Tire

Kenda offers 2 rubber compounds for most of there race tires... Sticky and standard. The
standard is designed as a good balance between traction and slow wear but if you are looking for more performance and do not mind giving up some of the wear rate the Sticky rubber is a good choice.

benefits of sticky rubber
1. soft and sticky altenative to regular rubber compound
2.improved traction especially on hard packed dirt and cement start pad
3.low temperature/quick warm up feature
4. suitable for applying ice studs for winter riding

Kenda offers many different tread patterns and sizes in Motocross tires

SOUTHWICK II (type : Front-K780/Rear-K780)
* New design for sand/mud conditions
* Front and rear patterns offer tall knob depths for deep bite
* Large radius supports at knob base reduces roll over in soft areas with hard base
* Wide space between rows self clean treads even at slow speed
* Standard race compound allows for increased wear durability and quick warm-up on cement start pads
* light 4-ply rated casing with reinforced sidewalls
* DOT approved from tire

MILLVILE MX (type : Front-K771/Rear-K771)
* ADULT / YOUTH SIZES
* Designed to meet the famous "Millville" mixed terrain
* The unique dual rotation tread pattern allows for a wide range of applications from "Unadilla Gravity Cavity" loam to loose soil over hard base
* Reinforced knob base for excellent durability
* New factory style racing tread compound for high grip on soft surface with a hard base
* Lightweight casing ply material for reduced unsprung weight
*This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, MN.

WASHOUGAL MX (type : Front-K775/Rear-K775)
* ADULT / YOUTH SIZES
* Designed to meet the demands of intermediate terrains
* New tread pattern for intermediate conditions
* Triangular shaped knobs to reduce knob flex on hard base areas
* New casing structure with reinforced sidewalls




BUDD'S CREEK MX (type : Front-K780/Rear-K780)
* ADULT / YOUTH SIZES
* Designed to meet changing course conditions on dry terrain
* New directional tread pattern for hard to intermediate conditions
* Dimpled knobs for improved traction on hard surfaces
* New casing structure with reinforced sidewalls




TRIPLE new! (type : Front-K781/Rear-K781)
* Developed and tested in Arena Cross and Super Cross races
* Low profile sidewall for improved cornering stability and cornering traction
* Tread pattern designed for hard packed, slippery surfaces
* Dimpled knobs allow for quick tire warm up and extra traction
* Lightweight 4-ply rated casing structure with reinforced sidewalls
* Sticky race compound


SAND MAD new! (type : Rear-K782)
* Designed specifically for deep mud or sandy MX course conditions
* Paddle shaped knobs for improved acceleration
* Lightweight 4-ply rated casing
* Sticky race compound





PARKER DT (type : Front-K774F/Rear K-775)
* Casing/compound designed to meet the demands of the toughest desert terrain
* 6-ply rated casing offers 30% more cut resistance
* New natural rubber compound for extended tread wear and reduced knob chunking
* DOT approved

Riding dirt bikes tips for beginners

The most valuable things to learned as an amateur that improved my riding the most:

1. DON'T FIGHT YOUR BIKE! RELAX! Let the bike do the work and go with it. As you get better you don't tire as easily because you learn not to fight and wrestle your bike.
2. Sit further up on the bike, closer to the tank.
3. Keep the balls of your feet on the pegs, avoid kicking your feet out to balance!
4. When going through sand, lift your butt toward the rear of the bike and gun it, the faster the better, and relax, go with the flow!
5. Of course, always stand up, especially when doing whoops.
6. Instead of jamming on the front brakes, downshift and let the motor slow you down instead. This prevents you from sliding out of control.
7. When you downshift, you don't need to engage the clutch. Just downshift.

from Susan Connelly
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