[image: View Post]Hobie1dog, on 10 December 2009 - 08:39 AM, said:
I read all these tires threads with enthusiam, as the thin strip of rubber that is making contact with the road is of such great importance to your future. It still amazes me how people put pricing ahead of their safety when theres so much at stake, and subsequent money to be lost with insurance rates, surgeries, skin grafts, long term disability, etc. ....all over the difference of 100.00
The older I get, the more I like really sticky tires. :biggrin:
you talk like paying more for a tire makes it better. Maybe Shinko should charge as much as Michelin does for their tires, then people would quit worrying about them.
I think we all have our preferences in tires, and with all the tire choices available if you ask fifity people what the best sportbike tire is you will likely get fifty different answers. I think it is faulty to assume that since a tire is cheap it is not any good. In the same way it is also an error to assume a tire is good because it is expensive. As with any tire choice one must remain open minded and be willing to scrap a set of tires if they do not live up to their expectations or the demands they will put on that tire. For what I do Shinkos have proven to be a great tire and I will save my $100 - $200 a set for other things, like more tires!
I agree and mc tires are fixing to go up in price. And when you go to deals gap at least 2 time a week and make 4 or 5 passes, a little less turn in speed and slower warm up rate is OK. 009 are fine tires for me.
[image: View Post]Switchblade, on 10 December 2009 - 01:46 PM, said:
I agree and mc tires are fixing to go up in price. And when you go to deals gap at least 2 time a week and make 4 or 5 passes, a little less turn in speed and slower warm up rate is OK. 009 are fine tires for me.
as long as they stick like glue....fine with me. when I read on here someones statement that states that a particular tire is not confidence inspiring or doesn't grip like another tire (irregardless of price), I make a mental note not to buy that one. All it takes is one accident because of a tire losing grip..... :blink:
[image: View Post]Hobie1dog, on 10 December 2009 - 02:00 PM, said:
as long as they stick like glue....fine with me.
Remember to check/overhaul your suspension too occasionally. Stickey tires won't help you when a worn out suspension can't keep them planted on the tarmac.
I wanted to give an update on the Shinko 009 tires that inspired this post some time ago. I removed them at 12,413 miles when the wear strips wore through. These were fantastic tires and never gave me any trouble; they wore well and gave confident feedback even in the worst conditions. I am into a set of Shinko 006s right now and will give a report on them when I have gone through them. From my experience with the 009s I would highly recommend them to someone with a mid-sized sport or sport-touring bike.
About 2200 miles on the 009's, ridden all on twisty Northern Arkansas/Southern Missouri roads. No problems, but I doubt I'll get more than 5k out of the back. No slips, confidence is 100% riding with these tires.
I have two sets on my bird. I have not had one problem with them for the riding style I do.
Just some notes:
Thet are not as good as say Avons and the like for twisties.
They take alot of weight to balence
Long lasting even for the weight and power of my bird
Can't beat the price.
I don't feel like I will go to the emergency room with them on.
I would get them again and again if I don't encounter any quality issue previous stated
[image: View Post]googus, on 27 May 2010 - 06:05 AM, said:
Just some notes:
They take alot of weight to balence
Just a FYI for anyone out there...
If you throw the wheels (without the tires on them) onto a static balancer and find the ACTUAL heavy spot of the wheel (not assuming it's the valve stem), then install the tires with the yellow dot (the lightest spot on the tire, per most manufacturers markings) at the actual heavy spot you found on the wheel, you should get a better balance with a little less weight.
My 93's wheels, done this way, took just 1 ounce on the front and 3/4 of an ounce on the rear with the Shink 009's. That's no better or worse than any other brand of tire out there.
I can't wait till the PR2's wear out so I can mount another 009. I felt better riding and had more confidence on the shinko then the PR2's. I Also tried the 006 rear and liked it also, it just wore down a little faster then I would like but I still liked them. I want to try the new 010 and 011. I got 10.5k on the rear 009 and over 17k on the front.
I just mounted my second 009 and it took a measly 1/4 ounce weight (one weight) to balance. The last one took 3/4 ounce (3 weights)
I do have the heaviest spot on the RIM itself marked, so I do not go by the valve stem as the place to mount my dot on my tires...makes a big difference on any tire.
I got about 4500 miles out of this rear with a bit more to be had on my 1993 Honda VFR750.
I have just put another new rear and a new front on the bike tonight in preparation for a trip. Two 1/4 ounce weights in front to perfectly balance, only ONE 1/4 ounce weight in the rear to perfectly balance.
I mount and balance my own.
These Shinko's are the best-kept secret in motorcycling.