I'm in the final stages of buying a 2002 KVF650 here in Montreal (yeehaa!). I've read alot in the forums that the stock rubber may wished to be changed. I ride 3 seasons on the trails and in the mud with fishing gear permanently attached. I plan on putting Armordillo skid plates after delivery and there's a winch deal going on right now. What suggestions would you make on the tires or anything else that I can negotiate before I finalize the deal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated....I'm 2 weeks out.

 

I think it will cost you more to have the dealer swap out your tires. I reccomend you do it yourself. If its not ready for a couple of weeks you should have time to order some new rubber

 

My P650 had the wheels & tires on it already. Wheels are steel. Do not get steel wheels! Holds front end down. Good for hill climbing, bad for wheelies. Personally, I prefer the wheelies!

 

Thanks for the advice......took delivery yesterday morning of the P650 and the new 27" 589's are installed as of 10 mins ago. Heading out for the day!
Enjoy and ride safe all!