Shinko tyres?

[Bonez]

Most riders get caught up in all the hype about having the stickiest sports tyres available when their riding really only needs an average sports touring tyre. I cannot get my head around people who spend big bucks on tyres that last 3 to 4000kms if that and rarely use the edges of their tyres, have these people got more money than sense or just buy these tyres so they can wank on to their mates??? I know there are riders out there who use all their tyres and will probably need a sports tyre but believe me you are a minority.

Now if someone would like to shout me a pair of the latest Shinko 005's I could evaluate them and give some real feedback instead of all the hype over what people think tyres are like.

Hi Doug. How's the CTs?

[Sparky Bills]

We have run Shinko's on our 600's and have had no problem at all, in fact the 006's were probably the best wet weather tyre we have used and for those of you know us we are not that slow in the wet. If Shinko still made the 006 we would most likely still be running them.
I know of several people who run Shinko 009,s and these people have no problems with them and while they are not the greatest sports/ race tyre they are great value for most road riders.
When I bought my 600 it had Pirelli's fitted so I have been using them ever since, now wearing Diablos and so is Viv's 636.
I run Shinko's on my trail bike and have no problem, they slide a bit but that is when pushing hard.

Most riders get caught up in all the hype about having the stickiest sports tyres available when their riding really only needs an average sports touring tyre. I cannot get my head around people who spend big bucks on tyres that last 3 to 4000kms if that and rarely use the edges of their tyres, have these people got more money than sense or just buy these tyres so they can wank on to their mates??? I know there are riders out there who use all their tyres and will probably need a sports tyre but believe me you are a minority.

Now if someone would like to shout me a pair of the latest Shinko 005's I could evaluate them and give some real feedback instead of all the hype over what people think tyres are like.

Hence my comment about different styles!
Perfect example. You go with whats comfortable to you.
Now be honest Doug... You know theres a family member thats catching up to you both pretty quikely! Do you want me to tell you who it is??

[Blakamin]

We have run Shinko's on our 600's and have had no problem at all, in fact the 006's were probably the best wet weather tyre we have used and for those of you know us we are not that slow in the wet.

I dont even remember what my shinko was.... cept it was made of concrete.... and I only have the GTS coz it matches.. I dont care what tyre it is if it sticks... and the shinko DIDNT!!!!

[Pickle]

... You know theres a family member thats catching up to you both pretty quikely! Do you want me to tell you who it is??

Shit Sparky is there someone else in the family riding now??? But really if you cant keep up with the CT110 on your R1 then what chance is there??

[Sparky Bills]

OUCH!!!
Please man, dont hold back. Speak your mind. :confused2

[Pickle]

Hi Doug. How's the CTs?

The CT110 is a ball of fun and runs absolutely crap tyres and is still capable of passing other bikes over the Saddle Rd on the Coast to Coast

[Bonez]

Shit Sparky is there someone else in the family riding now??? But really if you cant keep up with the CT110 on your R1 then what chance is there??

[Sparky Bills]

I dont want to play this game anymore!

[Pickle]

OUCH!!!
Please man, dont hold back. Speak your mind. :confused2

I feel we all need BEER

[Bonez]

The CT110 is a ball of fun and runs absolutely crap tyres and is still capable of passing other bikes over the Saddle Rd on the Coast to Coast

Hear what your saying boyo. Did you catch up with Slick (Murry Cross) and his missus at all?

[Sparky Bills]

I feel we all need BEER

Still waiting are you??
You must have been too slow, and its all been downed already.
Maybe next time buddy.

[Pickle]

Hear what your saying boyo. Did you catch up with Slick (Murry Cross) and his missus at all?

Saw him but not to catch up with properly as he had to go home to the kids

[Bonez]

Saw him but not to catch up with properly as he had to go home to the kids

Give Viv a big hug from me will ya.

[Bonez]

Night night all. Off to dream about sliding the Shinko around on the Saddle Road, Ballance and the Pahiatua track in the wet tomorrow.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz

[WINJA]

IVE TWICE SEEN SHINKO REARS DELAMINATE ON A 600 IT WAS AT PUKE DURING A TRACK DAY , VERY SCARY. SHINKO BOUGHT ALL THE OLD YOKOHAMA MOLDS BUT THEY NEVER QUITE MADE THEM TO THE SAME STANDARD. BUT YA GET WHAT YA PAY FOR I SPOSE