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47mouth
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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Originally posted by gs850cafe View Post(i run back tires till they show wires..just ride carefull),
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Originally posted by 47mouth View PostI'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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5150/gs
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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Originally posted by bccap View PostPlus 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.
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1_v8_merc
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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gs850cafe
Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View PostI 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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bbjumper
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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gs850cafe
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