Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear?
Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? Anything to do with the bikes equipment, saddlebags, etc. Questions on repairs and maintenance of the bike itself belong in the Brand Specific Tech Forums.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 20 May 2008
kevinhancock750's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: gone for a spin
Posts: 269
Question michelin desert discontinued?

i went to my local bike shop the other day and ordered a pair of michelin desert's for my AT. 10 days later! they rung me and said that these are discontinued, so i asked if michelin has replaced them with anything else. yesterday they rung me and said that michelin have finished with these and aint replaced them with anything else!
anyone else heard of this?
personally i dont believe it as they tried to sell me other stuff they had in stock and sometimes at this shop they can be lazy git's.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 23 May 2008
kevinhancock750's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: gone for a spin
Posts: 269
lying baskets!

after much searching etc i find out the shop M + P swansea were lying to me as the desert's are still out there but they're on back order from michelin since february and apparently michelin are'nt making a new batch until november! lucky enough though after phoning all over britain i found some.
mind you i'm still waiting after 3 weeks for a pair of annakee's from same said bike shop!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 24 May 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Oxford UK
Posts: 2,116
When I was trying to buy deserts last November most of the places I rang up could get the front 21" but the rear was out of stock. One dealer I rang (I think it was watling tyres) said they had 70+ rears in stock but that they were all reserved for the Dakar. I wonder what happened to those after the race was cancelled?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 26 Oct 2008
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 64
What's the difference between a desert and a T63? The tread design is identical.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 29 Oct 2008
stuxtttr's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Lutterworth,Midlands, UK
Posts: 574
Deserts are still out there, but a year or two back, i heard michelin were also producing a different rally raid tyre cant remember the name ?

The Deserts are a much tougher tyre. Stonger side walls designed for low pressures.

Last edited by stuxtttr; 29 Oct 2008 at 15:23. Reason: extra
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 29 Oct 2008
stuxtttr's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Lutterworth,Midlands, UK
Posts: 574
Just found out it may have been a Baja, but i think they are designed for bikes upto 650cc.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 5 Nov 2008
POB/London's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: London / IOW
Posts: 486
For sand with only short stretches of asphalt (or for lightly laden bikes) the Metzeler MCE Karoo is an excellent alternative. They wear fast on tarmac though. And for less extreme offroad with awesome on-road life there is the ever-reliable TKC80 Twinduro. For hamada and graded dirt you shouldn't need anything more extreme....
__________________
=-=-= ON THE EDGE! =-=-=
My XR650L Pan-Med Expedition Site!

Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 14 Nov 2008
discoenduro's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 132
Michelin Deserts are sold by David Lambeth. As he supports rally raids, he usually has a stock of Deserts. He's on bigbluecoach@hotmail.com
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 14 Nov 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: the MK riviera
Posts: 166
Speaking to THE man on the Michelin stand at the offroad show at Stonleigh today he assured me Deserts are still available......
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Michelin Desert Tyres gsworkshop Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road 4 19 Apr 2006 13:25
Michelin Desert DANGER gsworkshop Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? 9 27 Jan 2006 16:13
Michelin Desert rear AfricaTwin Honda Tech 0 24 Oct 2005 00:30
Michelin Desert tyres RichLees Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? 2 25 Apr 2003 15:23
Michelin Desert - How long will it last? jondoe BMW Tech 6 11 Apr 2003 01:56

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:51.