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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 07:43:59 AM » |
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Can't speak directly concerning these, but my best buddy just order a pair for his wife's K1200GT and when he took them in to be mounted, the remark was made that they ( the shop ) usually only see these related to racing. Suspected that the compound would be very soft.
My buddy said "thank you" and now after about 1500 miles on the GT they are wearing well. ( It's really still to early to tell ) Grip and handling appear to be just fine. WI to Johnson City to Nashville to Dragon & Area back to Nashville, and then back to WI.
Due to the lower cost of these, even if they wear 25% faster, they still will be be an economically good choice. I'll hear from him later today and can update with the final thought on the tires.
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 09:00:25 AM » |
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I just ordered a spare set of Shinkos for either my Valk or VTX (they take the same size tire). I have Avon Venoms on both of the bikes now, but wanted to have a spare set. For the price, especially when you get DLP to price match/guarantee, is GREAT. I got a set of tires and Dyna Beads for under $250.00. Have DLP price match (price guarantee is like 5 bucks less than the price you find) from Ride Direct. http://www.ridedirect.com/showProduct.php?id=1357&cat_id=46Rear tire and Dyna Beads were in stock, however the front will be shipped next month I believe he said. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 09:54:40 AM » |
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Does anyone currently run a set Shinkos (front and rear) and what is you opinion? Have you also used Avons, Dunlop or Bridgestone? How do they compare? What's your tire pressure?
I will be replacing my tires this fall and just wondering if I should try another brand. I'm currently running Avons and they seem to be the best available.
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 10:11:28 AM » |
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I got one---it is goooood!!
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 11:05:11 AM » |
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Does anyone currently run a set Shinkos I didn't think they made a tire that would fit the rear of our Valks. Did I miss something? You all are looking for the front to run with a DS Correct? |
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 11:12:06 AM » |
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Does anyone currently run a set Shinkos I didn't think they made a tire that would fit the rear of our Valks. Did I miss something? You all are looking for the front to run with a DS Correct? Shinko 747 Touring Radial Front 150/80R17 Shinko 747 Touring Radial Rear 180/70R16 |
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 02:31:55 PM » |
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i have a set, front and rear and they ride ok,,,
my front tire is out of round but nothing i can do about it, but at 30 -45 the front bounces pretty good,, enough to make my belly bounce,,,
i think i just got a bad front this time,,,
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 08:35:23 PM » |
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Does anyone currently run a set Shinkos (front and rear) and what is you opinion? Have you also used Avons, Dunlop or Bridgestone? How do they compare? What's your tire pressure?
I will be replacing my tires this fall and just wondering if I should try another brand. I'm currently running Avons and they seem to be the best available.
I've been runnin Bridgestones for several years.40 psi front, 42 rear 20 K fronts, 12K rears, plus or minus a couple thou. Hoser |
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