The reason why the front drops so quick is due to the 21" front wheel, imho,

I have a set of TKC on my xtx , handling is good, no problem with the front end.

Mudrock,, ye mention the tkc 80s on yer X is good,, how do ye rate them against other tyres yeve had on yer X.. so we can see the comparison, as i want to get them for that beefy look, but also distanzas have always been ma bag... please. cheers

I rate then very highly,
I've got no issue s with the handling, Ok there are not as good as Dunlop mutants,for grip, but thereare on par with Avon distanzas , ,
Like you said, the tyres make the bike look the ten times better, more fun, the tyres also make s you go and do some green laning,

I see you would like to swap your X for an R, , I say, stick with your X , put some TKC on for the winter, then come May, stick some PR3 or mutants on on your X, you got yourself an all round bike. Happy days.

yea, ive always thought the X was a nicer looking steed than the R, an a suppose as ye say with the tkc`s on,, itl make ye venture down they tracks more so, an I like the fact that it raises it an inch as ye said in one o yer posts, as i need it to be taller. ye know the grip we are looking for out o our trailies,,as thats what they are really, the grips always gonna be ok an decent,as its no racing bike where we`re gonna need precise handling... as soon as i can afford it, these tkc`s will go on...cheers:006: