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Seems like this rear tire wore down pretty quick, anybody have this experience?
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Shinko's are cheap..the most I have gotten out of a rear 712 was 4000 miles...but like I said they're cheap..ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances...Personally I will never buy another Shinko for anything..but some people love 'em...YMMV1980 XS650G Special-Two
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Ok, been kinda heavy on the throttle lately too since I took the fairings off, may have contributed some. It’s like a different bike without all that armor, much more fun81 SpecialComment
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There are 2 types of tire ratings - V & H. H will get many more miles than a V. 2000 miles sounds like the V rated tire.1981 XS1100H Venturer
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It’s a 67H81 SpecialComment
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Shinkos are OK on the front, that's what I run on front, but on the rear you just about always have to change them every oil change.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Okay, I’m a sucker for punishment, just ordered a Shinko 230 touring, I don’t know why I do things sometimes, just for curiosity I suppose. At least I’ll get to keep an eye on those final drive splines in a regular basis81 SpecialComment
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They have a soft grippy compound that doesn't wear well but sticks pretty good. I've tried others on front but I keep coming back to the 712 because I like the way it handles.
On the rear I feel the same way about the Dunlop Elite3. Harder compound that wears well (I get 8 - 12K from one) and grips well in the rear.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Ah well, I’m sure it’ll be fine til the next time, thanks for the suggestions81 SpecialComment
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I just put Michelin Pilot Activs on the Yammy, we'll see how they perform. But, I just got 10k on a Shinko Raven 009 on my Triumph. Front is still 50%.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Well, you gotta have horsepower to wear out a rear.Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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BA80 said:Na! It's the torque that burns the tires off!Well, you gotta have horsepower to wear out a rear.
Oh, wait, a brit bike, it lacks BOTH.
(not really, just sounds good)
I did use the shinko's on my Connie, and got about 7K out of them. The handling went south after about 4K though...Ray Matteis
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145 hp boys. It's a Daytona 955I Centennial EditionOriginally posted by DiverRay View PostBA80 said:
Na! It's the torque that burns the tires off! Oh, wait, a brit bike, it lacks BOTH.(not really, just sounds good)
I did use the shinko's on my Connie, and got about 7K out of them. The handling went south after about 4K though...1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Close to what my Conni 1400 has! Probably handles better, though.
Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
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