Tire stuff Shinko

Ok, great, 100/90-19. These shinko tires seem really reasonable. Any reason to look for anything better? The comments here have been pretty positive.

Thanks for the help.

I've been running the Shinko F230 and 712s for about 6 years now. I like them. They handle better than the Dunlop tires I've had.

Because of size and rating and price I run an F230 front and a 712 rear. I live in the PNW where it the roads are wet constantly, and they perform well. I found the longevity of the F230 rear to be the same as the 712, so I go with the cheaper one there.

I have about 475 miles on the 712s now and so far, so good!
75mph-85mph at freeway speeds... smooth.
Had the bike up to +120mph on the speedo a couple times... nothing notable, other then normal KZ1000 handling stuff.
I've ridden in rain .... no problem... spirited riding on super hard core 25mph to 50mph switchback mountain roads... no problem... 10-12 miles of well maintained dirt roads... not bad at all.... two up riding... all good.
No wobbles or head shake... all in all... a pretty good pair of tires for under $120.00 plus shipping was free.
Equal to a pair of high end big name tire brands? Well, I doubt it but I am quite happy with these, especially compared to the old, and well used rear Metzler and front Avon that was on it.
Also, there was no problem with balancing, as some others have suggested/claimed, although my rear Shinko 712 (120/90 H-18) needed a full 2 ounces to get balanced.

Third rear tire for me. About 4-5000 miles to a tire. I'm on a 1000, it should last longer on yours.
Steve

Steve. Any problem with the 130 pushing into the chain guard?

No I ditched that long ago. I made my own.
Steve

An online dealer would be the only option, since I couldn't find such a tire locally. Whom do you suggest? Any problems with motorcycle superstore.com? Does Z1 sell tires? I should check.

OLKZ wrote: An online dealer would be the only option, since I couldn't find such a tire locally. Whom do you suggest? Any problems with motorcycle superstore.com? Does Z1 sell tires? I should check.

I buy them from motorcycle superstore. They usually ship faster than anyone else and have the best price. Buy a pair and you get free shipping, but the shipping is only like $6.99 for one tire, which is less than Z1E will charge you to ship a single o-ring.

OLKZ wrote: An online dealer would be the only option, since I couldn't find such a tire locally. Whom do you suggest? Any problems with motorcycle superstore.com? Does Z1 sell tires? I should check.

That is where I bought mine earlier this spring.
Shipping is free for two tires from Motorcycle Superstore.

www.motorcycle-superstore.com/search/go#w=shinko%20712

120/90H-18 is $56.00
100/90H-19 is $49.00
if it will fi the fender and bracket bolts (etc)...
the 110/90H-19 is $54.00
Pretty solid deal for a pair of tires.

Also check out denniskirk.com Ed

I think I'll go back to the 120/90-18. I just noticed my tire track is very narrow on my dirt driveway. That being the case the tire is wearing in the middle too fast.
Steve

Not sure how wide the wheel is on some of you guys's bikes but a 120 is a bit big on a 2.15 wheel but doable. I wouldn't run a 130 on a 2.15.

I've run the 230 Shinko before and thought it was a decent tire. It took more balance weight than some other tires I've used but it wasn't too bad. Longevity is nothing to write home about, but from what I've read the handling is good right to the end.