BIG--T
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« on: August 10, 2011, 09:54:10 AM » |
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Has anyone tried the Shinko Tourmaster, or Shinko tires? If so how did you like them?
Thanks
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« Last Edit: August 10, 2011, 10:39:09 AM by XGUY »
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 11:21:06 AM » |
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Seems I heard these were recalled. I also remember hearing of them coming apart, they just can't handle the weight of the phat girl or other heavy weight bikes. I personally wouldn't buy them. Just my .02
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BIG--T
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 11:36:57 AM » |
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Seems I heard these were recalled. I also remember hearing of them coming apart, they just can't handle the weight of the phat girl or other heavy weight bikes. I personally wouldn't buy them. Just my .02
Yeah I've heard of the recall and hopefully that's been resolved. There were several view that run them on wings. Thanks |
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 11:56:43 AM » |
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Had em but - Never used em.... I did have the 747's as shelf spares but they were recalled and replaced with 757's, which I also had as shelf spares. The tread on the 757's were not as deep as some of the others (Avons, Metz etc) but I liked the design and feel of the tire. Unfortunately.... the 757's were recalled as well before I could use them and the vendor replaced them with..... Metz ME880's. The issue they claim to have had was bubbling on the 747 fronts and de-lamination on the 757's. I'm still wearing the Avon's and the Metz'z are now at least mounted on my spare wheels in standby.
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BIG--T
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 12:06:03 PM » |
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Had em but - Never used em.... I did have the 747's as shelf spares but they were recalled and replaced with 757's, which I also had as shelf spares. The tread on the 757's were not as deep as some of the others (Avons, Metz etc) but I liked the design and feel of the tire. Unfortunately.... the 757's were recalled as well before I could use them and the vendor replaced them with..... Metz ME880's. The issue they claim to have had was bubbling on the 747 fronts and de-lamination on the 757's. I'm still wearing the Avon's and the Metz'z are now at least mounted on my spare wheels in standby.
I found one at Motorcycle super store for $83 and is hard to pass up. It is the 230 and has good reviews and some had GW's. I have an E-3 on the back that's about 8 months old and figure when the Shinko is about gone I'd get another set of E-3s. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 12:59:11 PM » |
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I wore out a Shinko Raven on the back of my ST1300. Lasted for nearly 5,500 miles compared to a Bridgestone at 7,500 BUT was less than half the cost of the Bridgestone.
I have a Shinko Verge on the front.
I use Shinko 244's or 705's on my KLR.
No problems. good price and YES I DO check my tire pressures every time I ride if it's been more than a couple of days.
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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2011, 04:28:07 PM » |
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I've had Shinko tires on light bikes (less than 500 lbs). I've never tried them on the Valkyrie. Make sure of the load rating before you buy!!!
As for the tires on the lighter bikes... they work fine there. Kinda noisy when skidding (super moto style)... but they have decent grip.
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 05:35:01 PM » |
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they are JUNK!!!!
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 07:33:52 PM » |
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I have ran shinko tires before. I ran the 747's and had problems 3 of the came apart in less than a year. I have a new set of 757's sitting in my garage for my 1500 wing. I sent an email to one of Shinko reps today asking about a recall. He said no recall exist, but he would prefer we did not put tires into service. And another person from companty would be in contact with me. I have a set of the 230's on an 1100 wing. No problems so far. I am not sure I would run them on my Valkyrie. I don't think the are constructed heavy enough.
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 07:41:57 PM » |
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Bought a front one from JP Cycles. Before I had a chance to get it mounted, JP sent me a letter asking me to exchange it for a Metz. They said they would pay for the mount & balance if I had already installed the Shinko. Musta been pretty important to them to get the Shinko's back.   |
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« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 07:50:06 PM » |
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Bought a front one from JP Cycles. Before I had a chance to get it mounted, JP sent me a letter asking me to exchange it for a Metz. They said they would pay for the mount & balance if I had already installed the Shinko. Musta been pretty important to them to get the Shinko's back. Yes it was the 700 series, 747, 757 I think. They were recalled. PaValker had the same issue and I think they gave him Metz too. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 07:52:09 PM » |
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OK PaValker had already posted and I didn't know it
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« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2011, 08:01:45 PM » |
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I have ran shinko tires before. I ran the 747's and had problems 3 of the came apart in less than a year. I have a new set of 757's sitting in my garage for my 1500 wing. I sent an email to one of Shinko reps today asking about a recall. He said no recall exist, but he would prefer we did not put tires into service. And another person from companty would be in contact with me. I have a set of the 230's on an 1100 wing. No problems so far. I am not sure I would run them on my Valkyrie. I don't think the are constructed heavy enough.
Well I dun dun it! I bought the 230 TourMaster which has excellent reviews in the link I posted. They are several Goldwings running them and they are heavier than the Valk, also some VTX 1800's which are very heavy. The Valk, GW & X takes the same tire so it's built for weight...I hope!  I'll soom be finding out in a couple of days. My Dunlop E3 on the rear has about 3/4 tread and I figure the time I need another front I'll go with a top of the line set.  |
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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 08:30:04 PM » |
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I am speaking from experiance, not from some companys made up poll results,, i stand by my original post,, they are junk. |
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« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2011, 08:40:07 PM » |
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Tires would be about the last place I'd cheap out on...just sayin'.
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« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2011, 08:42:31 PM » |
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Were do you get the 180/70R16 rear tire? I'd like to get a set to try.
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« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2011, 08:53:30 PM » |
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I am speaking from experiance, not from some companys made up poll results,, i stand by my original post,, they are junk. Well Jess I guess I'll be the test pilot and hopefully have a good report in a few thousand miles..I hope! |
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2011, 09:14:03 PM » |
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Were do you get the 180/70R16 rear tire?
I bought mine at motorcyclesuperstore.com on sale and free shipping. They actually beat American Moto which has always been the cheapest I've found. I couldn't find a Shinko in that size but found a good deal on a Bridgestone which is a good tire for $130 @ MSS  |
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« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2011, 04:39:42 AM » |
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XGUY, I wish you luck with your tires,,i tried them 3 times and got less than 2000 miles on each set,, that was a couple years ago, maybe they are better now,,if it feels like the rear end starts to get a little funny feeling like a low tire,,SLOW DOWN!!!!! its a fixin to fly apart on ya!!!
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« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2011, 05:06:37 AM » |
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.... He said no recall exist, but he would prefer we did not put tires into service. ...... odd, if the customer service guy tells you NOT TO USE THE TIRE, i'd say it's an unsafe tire!! sounds to me that the longer it SITS in your garage, the more problems you'll have in getting a refund!! |
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2011, 06:05:14 AM » |
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XGUY, I wish you luck with your tires,,i tried them 3 times and got less than 2000 miles on each set,, that was a couple years ago, maybe they are better now,,if it feels like the rear end starts to get a little funny feeling like a low tire,,SLOW DOWN!!!!! its a fixin to fly apart on ya!!!
Thanks Jess I'll keep that in mind! |
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