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Hi guys, I have to change the tire's on my bike. I was working on the bike that I bought in the fall and for the hell of it check the date on the tire's . Wow, front is dated 2004 and rear is 2005 that is old. I think they should be changed. It's too bad because, the tire's look in good shape lots of tread. I think the guy got the tire's drove a bit and stored the bike. Anyways, I need new tire's I was looking at the Shinko tire's, are they any good or should I stay with Avon. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2016, 03:52:55 AM » |
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Uh oh, here we go... I have a 170 Bridgestone rear on the front I have a 200 Avon Cobra on the rear Going to a 205/55-16 AD08R CT in the rear soon There is sooooo much information and personal views... ...L love this site because nobody screams "use the search button" http://bfy.tw/4Gdr |
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2016, 04:02:36 AM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
them too. They can't be that bad...
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2016, 04:05:25 AM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
them too. They can't be that bad...
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2016, 06:17:48 AM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
them too. They can't be that bad...
-Mike
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flash2002
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2016, 06:28:23 AM » |
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I know Avon's are good, I had them on my other Valk but for the price difference of $130.00 for the Shinko that's a lot. I'm trying to find a good tire for a better price. I don't want to risk my bike on tire's that are not safe. I did have a car tire on the other Valk, nice on the highway but hard to drive on the country roads, I didn't like it.
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2016, 08:30:50 AM » |
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Been running Avons for over 100K and love them. Use stock sizes as that's the size that works with the suspension dimensions.
Avon Cobras: 42F and 46R PSI
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2016, 10:05:10 AM » |
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Don't know about Shinko but I've heard good and bad.
Avon and Metzler are both on sale now. I've run both and both are great tires, but I prefer the Avons
Just my $0.02 worth
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2016, 10:44:35 AM » |
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Balance beads in front-Shinko and rear-A T T-and zero/none/nada/no not one issue. I waited on the Shinko's til the really bad reviews started to turn around. Initially they DID have a LOT of issues with them. I'm on my third or fourth front Shinko and can se NO reason why there won't be a fourth or a fifth as needed. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2016, 11:58:22 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2016, 12:05:29 PM » |
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That's a good price but, you know what it would cost to ship to Montreal Canada plus the exchange plus the tax, plus, plus, plus. LOL  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2016, 12:19:07 PM » |
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I used Shinko's on my KLR 650 to go on and off road. I used Shinko's on my ST1300 for over 80,000 miles. Top speed 155mph. I have a Shinko rear on my 98 Tourer for the past 3,500 miles. With a Cobra front. Lots of chrome has been deposited on the curves of the Appalachians. This tire combo is one I will keep using. They work well together. Shinko SE890 Journey. I paid $123 to an Amazon seller. The only problem I have had with a Shinko is one shared with all other makes. They wear out  Duffy uses Shinko's on his bike. |
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2016, 12:56:44 PM » |
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Flash2002:
I think it would eventually drive me "bat **** crazy" driving down the road knowing that All that was between me and the road is the cheapest tires I could possibly find. I've always ran Avon or Metzeler for piece of mind.
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« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2016, 01:03:43 PM » |
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Flash2002:
I think it would eventually drive me "bat **** crazy" driving down the road knowing that All that was between me and the road is the cheapest tires I could possibly find. I've always ran Avon or Metzeler for piece of mind.
Just my $.02 worth
Lyle...
It would drive me bat crazy going down the road knowing I'd spent money on tires that could have been used on motels, gas, oil, brake pads etc etc. Yer pays yer money and yer makes a choice. So you wouldn't buy an Avon or Metzler if they were cheap on sale??? |
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« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2016, 01:51:03 PM » |
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It's not that I'm to cheap to pay for Avon tires , I like Avon's there a great tire. I just hate to pay more for something that I can get at a better price for the same quality. If the Shinko is a good tire, why pay more. I hate to buy Shinko and find out they are crap, that's why I more or less rely on opinions from riders who tried them.
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« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2016, 01:51:52 PM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
them too. They can't be that bad...
-Mike
They may not be that bad, BUT I had 1 and won't ever have another. Why?? I had a Journey 890 on front. Good traction, decent wear. But it developed a vibration at about 5 k that wouldn't go away. Thought it was a balance issue and rebalanced. No go. Went to beads. No go. Thought maybe it was a ujoint and put a new one on. No go. Finally put an old metzler I had around on. Problem solved. The tire showed no visible issues but it must have been coming delaminated. I know others have had no problems but there are more than a few who have. It's just not worth taking a chance again for me. I have since went to a Michelin pilot activ rear for the front and am liking it well. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2016, 08:04:02 PM » |
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I did have a car tire on the other Valk, nice on the highway but hard to drive on the country roads, I didn't like it.
Which car tire? I used the Auston Taxi Tire, love it. Rounded edges. Also bought a Excede front tire. Nothing bad to say about it, was recommended by others on this one. Price was good in Canada. ATT I got shipped to a mail house south of the border and picked it up myself. Should be a sale at Easter, no shipping charge. Tire is $152 USD, so that would be something like $3000 for us.  I'm all for changing out the old tires, but if they look in good condition, and if you can use them up in a year, I would keep riding. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2016, 05:15:36 AM » |
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Tire is $152 USD, so that would be something like $3000 for us. I thought there was something called a free trade agreement in North America. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2016, 05:23:19 AM » |
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Tire is $152 USD, so that would be something like $3000 for us. I thought there was something called a free trade agreement in North America. That's funny  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2016, 05:27:07 AM » |
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I was looking at the taxi tire for a long time the problem is, by the time I get it here it's over 300 bucks.
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« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2016, 07:38:43 AM » |
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From canadasmotorcycle.com: front Cobra: CAD$230.54 rear Cobra: CAD$245.48 free shipping |
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« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2016, 08:52:53 AM » |
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AVON AVON AVON. None better.
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« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2016, 10:14:47 AM » |
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Wow not cheap in Alberta. I got them for front= 192.00 and rear= 203.00 |
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« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2016, 12:14:08 PM » |
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Wow not cheap in Alberta. I got them for front= 192.00 and rear= 203.00 Actually, they are in Montreal. Did you just buy your Cobras? If so, where? Because of the recently dropping dollar prices have gone up recently. I paid $219.30 for the front tire from their web site back in May. |
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« Reply #25 on: February 16, 2016, 03:02:06 PM » |
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I think I've read bad reports on line on every tire out there, and had personally experienced issues with Metzlers, Avon Venom and Dunlop E3. Of course, I've had good experiences as well, and ya hardly hear about the atta boys, but the aw craps are more known to speak up.
That being said, I had two different sets/models of Shinko tires, that were on the shelf as on hand spares, recalled before I used them. The last set was replaced with Metzlers....and the ones I had issues with. I liked the tread and feel of the older Shinkos even tho I had not rode on them, that I felt I could try the newer SE980. I had those on my Green IS and they performed well, showed little wear. And we're in great condition when it sold. I now have a new Shinko on the front and an Austone on the rear....and we will see how well it performs. No problems previously...and the price point is very good in my opinion.
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« Reply #26 on: February 16, 2016, 08:14:56 PM » |
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I was looking at the taxi tire for a long time the problem is, by the time I get it here it's over 300 bucks.
Well, lets see. $152 tire $19 shipping (can't get it to work) $3 mail house fee $174 total USD = $245 CAD I'm 1/2 hr from the border. Have NEXUS. Buy my gas while I'm there for like 1/2 of what I pay here (Premium fuel, BMW) https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/dunlop-elite-3-rear-tire.htmlE3, don't know if it is the right one, $241 CAD + shipping. You tell me which one costs more? The CT should last minimum of 30K miles, figure 3 MC tires equivalent. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 16, 2016, 09:46:58 PM » |
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8,000 miles on this bias Tourmaster and I am very pleased with it. I think the radial Shinkos were what had the problems.  |
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« Reply #28 on: February 17, 2016, 02:06:40 AM » |
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Wow not cheap in Alberta. I got them for front= 192.00 and rear= 203.00 Actually, they are in Montreal. Did you just buy your Cobras? If so, where? Because of the recently dropping dollar prices have gone up recently. I paid $219.30 for the front tire from their web site back in May. I get my tire's from Pete's Superbike they have the best price. http://www.petes-superbike.com/index.php |
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« Reply #29 on: February 17, 2016, 05:43:55 AM » |
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8,000 miles on this bias Tourmaster and I am very pleased with it. I think the radial Shinkos were what had the problems. I'm going to guess that was a photo of the tire new and NOT at the 8k mile point? Please correct me if I'm wrong. |
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« Reply #30 on: February 17, 2016, 06:43:42 AM » |
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Wow not cheap in Alberta. I got them for front= 192.00 and rear= 203.00 Actually, they are in Montreal. Did you just buy your Cobras? If so, where? Because of the recently dropping dollar prices have gone up recently. I paid $219.30 for the front tire from their web site back in May. I get my tire's from Pete's Superbike they have the best price. http://www.petes-superbike.com/index.phpI'll have to keep them in mind next time. With shipping to me the Cobra front tire is $219.49 |
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« Reply #31 on: February 17, 2016, 07:44:16 AM » |
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8,000 miles on this bias Tourmaster and I am very pleased with it. I think the radial Shinkos were what had the problems. I'm going to guess that was a photo of the tire new and NOT at the 8k mile point? Please correct me if I'm wrong. 8,000 miles on that tire; 3,000 commuting + 5,123 mile trip. Kept religiously at 40 psi, balanced with Ride-On.  Here it is new:  |
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« Reply #32 on: February 17, 2016, 07:56:00 AM » |
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8,000 miles on this bias Tourmaster and I am very pleased with it. I think the radial Shinkos were what had the problems. I'm going to guess that was a photo of the tire new and NOT at the 8k mile point? Please correct me if I'm wrong. 8,000 miles on that tire; 3,000 commuting + 5,123 mile trip. Kept religiously at 40 psi, balanced with Ride-On. Here it is new:  You have 19 on the front of your Valk ? |
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« Reply #33 on: February 17, 2016, 08:25:25 AM » |
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[quote authorYou have 19 on the front of your Valk ?
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« Reply #35 on: February 17, 2016, 01:21:09 PM » |
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Thanks for the reply's guys, I will keep looking at different options. Anyways, I still have lots of time before I could ride, we still have snow here in the north.  |
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« Reply #36 on: February 19, 2016, 11:46:05 AM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
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-Mike I run a Dunlop 150/80r17 on front- and a michelinprimary 205/60 16 on rear- got the Michelin from walmart- the Dunlop from jp cycles- had the Dunlop at my door in 2 days- if u feel u need new tires then get them- it's about personal preference
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« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2016, 12:03:23 PM » |
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Britman uses Shinkos... he really rides... old2soon has been using
them too. They can't be that bad...
-Mike I run a Dunlop 150/80r17 on front- and a michelinprimary 205/60 16 on rear- got the Michelin from walmart- the Dunlop from jp cycles- had the Dunlop at my door in 2 days- if u feel u need new tires then get them- it's about personal preference
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« Reply #38 on: February 20, 2016, 10:09:38 AM » |
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This is a Dunlop American elite new, and one after twenty thousand miles. Hoser  |
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This is a Dunlop American elite new, and one after twenty thousand miles. Hoser 20,000 How? |
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