Life on the road

[LAB3]

Spooned on a fresh front tire and swapped out the fork oil, taking a quick break before reassembly. The Sinko 733 front tire had been getting some really weird wear pattern on it the last six months or so and I checked out the spring free length to see if they where within specs which they where, the oil looked fresh despite 30k miles. Might be a tire pressure issue, I'm going to ignore the manual and run this one (Shinko 230) a bit higher to see what happens.

[JeffH]

Good to get a new tire up front. Now all set for some more 2025 Riding.
Maybe see you Dunnellon on March 3rd as we heading through there on 3/3 around 2pm. Coming down 337 from Bronson.

Jeff

ps. nice campsite

[LAB3]

It feels pretty good up there now, I never did like the Shinko 733 but I have kept in mind that it replaced a Bridgestone BattleAxe which was a nice tire.

[bikerphil]

I run the Shinko 230's for years now and I've found they like 40psi, nice even wear, no cupping, YMMV.

Just about to change a rear 17" 230, got 9200 miles on it so far and a little to go. The front 19" 230 can go 15K+. I use the wider 110.

[LAB3]

I run the Shinko 230's for years now and I've found they like 40psi, nice even wear, no cupping, YMMV.

Just about to change a rear 17" 230, got 9200 miles on it so far and a little to go. The front 19" 230 can go 15K+. I use the wider 110.

Yeah I'm thinking that 28psi for everyday riding and 32psi for continuous highway speed seemed awfully low for a tire rated at 42 max. It's at 35 right now, I just might boost that a tad after reading your response.

[Schming]

Yeah I'm thinking that 28psi for everyday riding and 32psi for continuous highway speed seemed awfully low for a tire rated at 42 max. It's at 35 right now, I just might boost that a tad after reading your response.

My full dresser '80G demands 40psi all around. These front ends are spindly, too small tire also and with all you carry 40psi + should do you good.

[LAB3]

My full dresser '80G demands 40psi all around. These front ends are spindly, too small tire also and with all you carry 40psi + should do you good.

I'd considered going to a 110/90 up front but have had some problems in the past running a bigger tire on other bikes. When you get some sticky mud on them they bind up between the tire and fender, I've had my front wheel lock up when this happens. Yeah, I know, the XS isn't an off road bike but my lifestyle often has me traveling down dirt roads and running around festival grounds while doing security.

[Schming]

I'd considered going to a 110/90 up front but have had some problems in the past running a bigger tire on other bikes. When you get some sticky mud on them they bind up between the tire and fender, I've had my front wheel lock up when this happens. Yeah, I know, the XS isn't an off road bike but my lifestyle often has me traveling down dirt roads and running around festival grounds while doing security.

Maybe slot the mounting holes and raise the front fender a bit might help to clean excess spoils out.

[LAB3]

Well as of yesterday it has a fresh 100/90 and probably won't need another one for about a year