Anybody try these tires yet ?

Shinko from ebay cheapest usually

www.chaparral-racing.com/product/shinko-...tire/369-874170.aspx
www.chaparral-racing.com/product/shinko-...tire/369-874154.aspx

www.motorcycle-superstore.com/79958/i/me...c-klassik-front-tire

Good info guys . They make the rear . Its the 4.00 - 18 v . Figured I might try them just because they seem nice . As far as the v rating goes . I always buy her the best rated tires as she rides hard . She has no problems keeping up with the boys . She will be riding at cruising speeds around 80 or 90 on the highway with burst up to 110 or 120 in a safe area of course . She wanted the laser Techs again as that's what shes been running for years . Having a hard time getting her to switch . The metzlers have a 50 dollar rebate starting june 1 so really they end up about the same as cheep tires .

Will have a look at the sport demons though ..
Have the shinkos on my modded turbo they suck . I can break back loose at 40 no problem . Will never buy them again

riturbo wrote: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/79958/i/me...c-klassik-front-tire

Good info guys . They make the rear . Its the 4.00 - 18 v . Figured I might try them just because they seem nice . As far as the v rating goes . I always buy her the best rated tires as she rides hard . She has no problems keeping up with the boys . She will be riding at cruising speeds around 80 or 90 on the highway with burst up to 110 or 120 in a safe area of course . She wanted the laser Techs again as that's what shes been running for years . Having a hard time getting her to switch . The metzlers have a 50 dollar rebate starting june 1 so really they end up about the same as cheep tires .

Will have a look at the sport demons though ..
Have the shinkos on my modded turbo they suck . I can break back loose at 40 no problem . Will never buy them again

OK. Then don't ask for opinions... Lol.

Asked if anybody tried running the new Metzlers . Have you run the shinkos . Would you let your wife ride on them ?

Not trying to be cheap . Want a good safe tire .

I'll be buying another one next week. Use the power all the time, over a ton, no problems.
Steve

I've always had good experience with Metzler tires. These look good to me. Sizes even available in 3.25-19 and 4.00-18 for correct fit to old KZs. Don't know what size tires the GPZ runs, but stay with tires available in correct size. When the guides say 110/90-18 is same as 4.00-18 they are a little bit mistaken to put it in mild terms.

I have Pirelli's on my 650, decent tire but the sidewalls are really cracked up and it will have to be replaced. 7 years old.... low miles and stored inside.

I put Shinkos on my 1300 and they are very nice for the money. Shinko has some relationship with Yokahama and are a good quality tire from Korea. Lots of good reviews online too.

650ed wrote:

Nessism wrote: Pirellis are needlessly expensive and short lived. I don't see the point other than maybe racing. Avon Roadriders or Conti Go's last near double and stick well. Some very hard riding riders on the GS Resources swear by the Avons, and these guys have experience with the Sport Demons as well.

That hasn't been my experience, but I guess it depends on one's definition of expensive and one's expectation of the tire's life. My Sport Demons cost around $100 each (+ tax) locally, I'm fortunate that my local guy charges prices competitive with the best online prices. I always replace tires before they are worn down very much, and my first set of Sport Demons lasted me 8,000 miles. Ed

Well Ed, you are the first person I've ever heard about that got that kind of mileage out of a Sport Demon. You must ride quite gently and be lightweight yourself. Guys I know from GSR, that are closer to 300 lbs than 200 lbs, riding 600 lb motorcycles and riding hard, report getting significantly more mileage out of the Avons than the Pirelli's. And both are grippy tires. There have been some reports of Avon's cracking on the sidewall's as well but I think (hope) this is a thing of the past.

Actually I ride in a "spirited" fashion, but not with wild abandon like I did when I was young. I do consider myself a light weight at 6' tall and 210 pounds, but my stupid doctor disagrees. :laugh: :laugh: Ed

i have metzlers on my z1r and road king.
i typically lead the pack on either bike and will be replacing both sets this summer and going back to metzlers.
seem a lil greasy when cold but always consistent you can feel it and control it with the throttle.
they have been good for me.

nothing against a shinko i have bought em and would again if i was wanting a budget tire.

thing is tho if my wife rides it,it will have quality tires on it.

cause i don't have a budget wife ,
i'm willing to bet riturbo,that you don't either .



leon

531blackbanshee wrote: i have metzlers on my z1r and road king.
i typically lead the pack on either bike and will be replacing both sets this summer and going back to metzlers.
seem a lil greasy when cold but always consistent you can feel it and control it with the throttle.
they have been good for me.

nothing against a shinko i have bought em and would again if i was wanting a budget tire.

thing is tho if my wife rides it,it will have quality tires on it.

cause i don't have a budget wife ,
i'm willing to bet riturbo,that you don't either

.

They've always been good for me too, until the sidewall cracking issue that Nessisim mentioned that happened to me with less than 3000 miles, i'd rather pay a few dollars x-tra & stay with the Pirelli's , just as good , if not better
Pete



leon