Anyone using Shinko Apex 010s?

[Owl]

Yeah, but you're a legend!

[carver]

Yeah, but you're a legend!

just another n00b....

however, the shinko 003 was all god, they tend to flatten off though

[Zedder]

I had Shinkos on my Kawi in Aussie (warm and dry for sure) and rode thousands of kms on them although I'm certainly not the knee dragging type.

Over here, I'm a bit leery of them in the wet but they have lasted really well in terms of tread life.

However, I'm up for new tyres very soon and will check out Continentals or such like at the time just to see how they go.

[DEATH_INC.]

All tyres work fine when things are going in accordance with plan, but it's those times you REALLY need them to work that you'll find the difference, and it's to late to change your mind then.
Think about that.

Chop, what's wrong with the Pirelli fronts?

[Quasievil]

I put on some Shinko Apex 010 tryes front and rear this week, I am very impressed actually, they feel great and Im confident on them also

I am doing a bit of a review of them I will have this on youtube after a track day next week.

My impression so far is I have ZERO problem with them, and I have ridden on most brands out there on road enviroments as well as racing.
Next week at the MOTOTT will be the decider for track day stuff, but for a road tyre big thumbs up !

[R1madness]

All tyres work fine when things are going in accordance with plan, but it's those times you REALLY need them to work that you'll find the difference, and it's to late to change your mind then.
Think about that.

Chop, what's wrong with the Pirelli fronts?

Nothing... he just doesn't like the different feel they give. The pirellis tend to squish more under hard braking than the dunlops do so tend to give a (slightly) walking feeling especially if you dont run them with quite the right pressure for the day....

[racefactory]

I had the 010 it's fine but the 003 is definitely better and actually pretty good. Just had the 003 on track this weekend and it felt just as good as pilot powers.

here's a good review comparison that includes them: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/545/82...on-Review.aspx

Not much slower than the stickiest of road legal rubber.

[tigertim20]

I used shinkos front and rear on my 01 R1. They were fairly good for a cheap tyre, but they werent fond of the wet, they tended to get a bit skittery in the ass, and on occaision in the front too.
They did OK for a trackday as well.
the issue I had was they pancaked very fast, and I blew through a rear in 2500km, including one wet trackday.

Overall, they were ok, however the few extra dollars for better tyres is worth it, as the next set of tyres (pilot road 2's) have already given me 3 times the kms, without flattening off in the centre, and provide better feel when im on the edge, and when im in the wet.

Id be okay with them on a 250, or a 600 tourer, but if youre on a 600+ and like to push sometimes, get better tyres

[evilrsvrguy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4k8eLt85IU

[nsrpaul]

ive got apex 10s on my ktm, and they SUCK

[Quasievil]

ive got apex 10s on my ktm, and they SUCK

Im thinking you suck


If you think that so bad, tell us a little more about why you think so ??

[nsrpaul]

theres a list

lack of outright grip, dont get me wrong they arnt terrible grip wise but not up to pilot power levels, def not a race tyre

the feedback from the rear is not consistent compared to other tyres i have tried

they tend to "judder" when letting go as opposed to a gentle slide or vibration

on the plus side

get up to temp as quick as can be expected and wear rates seem comparable to pilots on the ktm at least

my personal suckyness is a source of constant debate

[SPman]

Had a Shinko on the rear of my ZX9R - good in the dry - a bit skittery in the wet. 5000kms and it was getting due for replacement....a 005 I think...
The local hotshots use them at the drags and they grip OK but say they tend to let go suddenly when pushed hard on the road....

[CHOPPA]

For the record guys the new pirellis are the shit and I have changed to them this year

As for the Shinkos, I also deal with the company that supplies them so I get the honest inside scoop. Adrian and Jay who both are very good riders, the latter being one of the top in the country and they have told me how good the shinkos actually are also I have witnessed Adrian on them on the track and I was impressed

[Quasievil]

Nah this year its all about the R10 Bridgestone, they are the tyre to beat
Adrian told me so !