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    #16
    I have Avons on both my bikes, and they're getting some age and wear on them now and I don't see any cracking what so ever.
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      #17
      I'm looking to buy some Shinko 712's for my 81 850G. Can I use 130/90-17 for the rear? I have read others have used this size but I don't want to spend money on something I can't use.

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        #18
        Originally posted by gs850cafe View Post
        (i run back tires till they show wires..just ride carefull),
        I used to do that, until it cost me five broken ribs, a collarbone, a nice BMW and more money than all of the tires I will ever buy in my lifetime... Replace your tires. The tread rubber is soft and grippy, the strong hard rubber underneath is not. Once the tread rubber is gone it's not a tire anymore.
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          #19
          Originally posted by 47mouth View Post
          I'm looking to buy some Shinko 712's for my 81 850G. Can I use 130/90-17 for the rear? I have read others have used this size but I don't want to spend money on something I can't use.
          Yes, the 130/90-17 will work just fine.

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            #20
            Thanks Steve

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              #21
              Bought me some o those killer cheap Kendas once, put em on my first bike, an 80 550 l. BAD idea, that thing slid around in the rain like bad, even when dry,
              Kenda make a great dirt tire and that's all they are good for, but the challengers failed at that also.
              I would trust my 12 year old new old stock Metzler me50 or whatever it is first.
              Sorry you found out this way for sure.Glad your Skillz are up to par to have kept you safe.
              Stick with tried n true always.this is why I fear ordering a new dish at a favorite restaurant.

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                #22
                Originally posted by sedelen View Post
                I have Avons on both my bikes, and they're getting some age and wear on them now and I don't see any cracking what so ever.

                Ditto.......

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by bccap View Post
                  Plus one on the Sport Demons. I've got 7000 km on mine and am still outside the wear bars. Where did you get them for $150 ? Mine were $265 shipped.
                  I put a Pirelli Diablo on the rear of the SV after the Indiana rally. Rode in Arkansas last weekend and the bike cornered like it is on rails! Got it for $125 shipped from Dennis Kirk. Don't expect long life since it is a "sportin" tire but I love it so far!
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                    #24
                    I have at least 5000 miles on my shinko 712's, they're starting to flatten in the middle, from highway commuting.
                    I only paid $40 or 50 for the tire, so it's all good.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View Post
                      I have at least 5000 miles on my shinko 712's, they're starting to flatten in the middle, from highway commuting.
                      I only paid $40 or 50 for the tire, so it's all good.
                      i may go back to the 712 for the rest of the year, since i wont be riding in winter again

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                        #26
                        Best tires on my G are the Michelin Pilot Activ. Pricey at $ 230.00 for the pair but the wear was good for me @ 14,000 +. There about a hundred bucks more than the Shinkos but if you work out the cost per mile there a bargain.

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                          #27
                          got my new 230 rear in today..still running kenda front for now...but ive noticed a huge differnce from the kenda

                          i retired the already bald rear kenda with a nice 4th gear smokie..

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