Anyone use shinko 712 tires?

I ran this brand on my ZRX1200 although probably not the 712 and was pretty pleased. Anyone run these on there KZ? Before i purchase just wanted to ask the group.. Thanks

I've read quite a lot of positive information on this forum about the 712's. A search will show the details.

Bruce and afew others run them and like them. I run the 230's. 110/90-19 front, 130/90-18 rear. I ran the 120 the last 6 months and just installed the 130 this time around. The bike handles better on dirt roads with the larger tire on the rear Looks better too.
Steve.

swest wrote: Bruce and afew others run them and like them. I run the 230's. 110/90-19 front, 130/90-18 rear. I ran the 120 the last 6 months and just installed the 130 this time around. The bike handles better on dirt roads with the larger tire on the rear Looks better too.
Steve.

Steve, forgive me for being a jerk but those sizes are too big for the rims. Yes, you can get away with them, but that doesn't mean they are recommended.

The front rim is 1.85 and the rear is 2.15. Go check some tire maker recommendations and they typically recommend some pretty skinny sizes on those size rims. Kawasaki was really pushing the envelop by specing a 120 on the rear.

They work well for me.
Steve

I used 712's front and rear on my '80 XS 650. They tended to follow road grooves on them. They were fine other than that. Great traction wet and dry. Wore the rear out and replaced it with a 230. WAY better handleing. No following road grooves.

The 120 rear had a habit of doing that.
Steve

I put a set on mine just to get on the road for cheap. They ran great but I have just put on the second rear in about 3500 miles and after about 11 months, 6 months actual ride time. I am a bit hefty and the GPz really likes to get going. Mileage has varied quite a bit for those using them. The next time I do the full set I think I'm going to upgrade to at least the 740 series.

I'd recommend them if your budget needs the room or if you aren't too aggressive. Otherwise I'd find something that will hold up longer.

I like my 712s on the Kz1000. However, I can tell that the rear tire is wearing faster then I originally expected.
I don't hot dog around nor ride loaded up, except the 1/3 of my time on the bike is with my wife as passenger.
I'm guessing I'll be looking at a replacement by Fall.
I have around 3500 miles on them now.
Might be able to push it to 5500, but I don't think much further.
I'd like to try a matched pair of 230's this next time.

I don't know if the 712's have the strip around the center like the 230's for mileage. All I can say is I'm very happy with them.
Steve
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