Shinko Tires ??

[Rkt-Rch]

Trying to find some locally in N.H. MOM's of manchester said we stock that size and would have some in today... I called today early and he tells me sorry we already sold it 130/90-17 Model 712 ... Damm I guess i have to just order it.

[Rkt-Rch]

Well I went to my local small motorcycle shop (Somersworth Cycle Center) and was ready to pick up or order (1) 130/90-17 712 Shinko tire for $70.00 + 25 to mount balance, so about $95.00 out the door (NH no tax) and then I told him about what I saw on E-bay (price wise) he called his supplier and told me he would do a front 120/80-16 and a 130/90-17 Shinko 712 for $115.00 out the door including mounting and balancing, I just have to bring them in... NO PROBLEM !!!! What a deal. I also told him my front is a Metzler Laser 120/80-16 with only about 5-600 miles I put on last year and he also said he would put in his shop if i wanted for sale $40-50 bucks or so.. Done deal...

[gsgeezer]

mail order shinkos

Damm I guess i have to just order it.

I have been ordering tires from motorcyclesuperstore.com for years.
Free shipping and great prices, with recommendations for local installers.
I have had the tires arrive in two days, that's how fast the shipping is.

[Rkt-Rch]

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Well I went to my local small motorcycle shop (Somersworth Cycle Center) and was ready to pick up or order (1) 130/90-17 712 Shinko tire for $70.00 + 25 to mount balance, so about $95.00 out the door (NH no tax) and then I told him about what I saw on E-bay (price wise) he called his supplier and told me he would do a front 120/80-16 and a 130/90-17 Shinko 712 for $115.00 out the door including mounting and balancing, I just have to bring them in... NO PROBLEM !!!! What a deal. I also told him my front is a Metzler Laser 120/80-16 with only about 5-600 miles I put on last year and he also said he would put in his shop if i wanted for sale $40-50 bucks or so.. Done deal...

Did it........ New Shinkos up front and back 120/80-16 Front and 130/90-17 in the Rear.. $115.00 Out the door Mounted/Balanced (had to bring the wheels in --No Problem) Slapped them on and got ready to test them out right after the rain stopped!! So far they feel pretty good!

That brings me to the NEW METZLER 120/80-16 ME33 Lazer Front tire I just took off! It's for sell $50.00 It has about 150-200 miles on it.

[Rkt-Rch]

What it looked like on the bike.

[almarconi]

Just placed an order for some shinko tourmaster 230's from motorcycle superstore, $107.95 delivered. The bike has cheng-shin hi max
tires installed on it now, the rear is mfg 2006 and front mfg 2007. Tires have a fair amount of tread on them. I'd just rather put some new tires on the bike while I have it all apart.

If anyone in the baltimore area has any use for these tires let me know. Front is 110/90-19 and rear is 130/90-16. Send me a pm and you can come pick them up.

[gsbobber]

ive heard alot of people talk about the pirelli sport demons how do the shinko tires compair to those

[gsbobber]

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[bwringer]

ive heard alot of people talk about the pirelli sport demons how do the shinko tires compair to those

The Sport Demons are expensive as hell and don't last long (4,000 miles/set for me), but they are without question the stickiest tires on the planet for vintage machines. If you're a rich person who does track days on your GS, there you go.


Personally, I use Avon RoadRiders -- they last a lot longer (6,000 miles rear, 12,000 front for me), they stick 99.99% as well as the Pirellis, and they're a lot less expensive. And they look cooler, I think.


My VX800 is wearing a very nice Shinko dual-sport rear tire, and I've installed Shinkos on other people's bikes. They're great tires for the money.

Keep in mind that even the cheapest nastiest new tire is going to be miles better and safer than the ancient rubber I've seen a lot of people riding around on. If your tires are more than three years old, replace 'em.

[Rkt-Rch]

Well I went to my local small motorcycle shop (Somersworth Cycle Center) and was ready to pick up or order (1) 130/90-17 712 Shinko tire for $70.00 + 25 to mount balance, so about $95.00 out the door (NH no tax) and then I told him about what I saw on E-bay (price wise) he called his supplier and told me he would do a front 120/80-16 and a 130/90-17 Shinko 712 for $115.00 out the door including mounting and balancing, I just have to bring them in... NO PROBLEM !!!! What a deal. I also told him my front is a Metzler Laser 120/80-16 with only about 5-600 miles I put on last year and he also said he would put in his shop if i wanted for sale $40-50 bucks or so.. Done deal...

I just put a set of SHINKO's 712's on my 85 GS700ES 120/80-16 Front and 130/90-17 Rear. I paid $115.00 mounted and balanced what a deal. I put maybe 250 miles so far and would say they feel like they are becoming sticker or should i say they like the road. Anyway I havent taken them out in the rain but on dry pavement they run smooth and so far hook up great. JMO... Check e-bay I could get the same tires for $123.95 shipped.

[kdo58]

avons

where did you get the avons for that price?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1035582&postcount=6

[bwringer]

where did you get the avons for that price?
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...82&postcount=6

I haven't ordered Avons all winter, but all last year at least, Dennis Kirk had the best delivered price for a set of RoadRiders:

http://denniskirk.com

Just an update -- I've been using Shinko 705 dual-sport tires on my V-Strom for about 4,000 miles, and have been VERY satisfied. Excellent wet traction (I've had way too many chances to test this the last few months) and plenty of corner carving traction as well in the twisties -- the peg feelers on the V-Strom got pretty beat up on IN45... Not bad in snow, either.

This doesn't have a damn thing to do with GS tires other than it's proof that Shinko makes good tires.