Shinko 005 tyres

**avgas** · 26th February 2007, 17:52

Cheers for that mate - i used to run shinko's years ago (as it was the only decent tyre for the RG at the time).
I'll prob try 1 on the fz, next time i get a new tyre.

**The Stranger:Me** · 26th February 2007, 17:55

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

ha!ha!ha!

Shinkos were my next option after grooved slicks (got them on now: excellent!).

At least the Shinkos would be road legal eh!

That all said though, I rang a shop in Auckland and was told about $500 for a pair.
I was under the impression these were cheap, like $350/pair

120/17 front and 180/17 rear 003's would be my choice since I never leave in the rain or even if rain is predicted for most of my rides. I gave up commuting years ago.

If the 'new' 003's at least have the same feel as the old ones, they should be just dandy.

Initailly I was quoted $250.00 for the rear, but with a little haggle the price went down quite a bit.

**idleidolidyll** · 26th February 2007, 17:57

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Initailly I was quoted $250.00 for the rear, but with a little haggle the price went down quite a bit.

that's more like it Stranger

the front would be about $175 then?

who'd ya buy them off?

**DemonWolf** · 26th February 2007, 17:57

I'm running shinko's on the TL.. I do quite a few k's (36k last year) and I look for a more harder compound (and cheaper option!!).. does take longer to get them up to temperature.. but then again I'm not a hardcore rider, so they suit me and my budget... Got approx 9k out of a rear and nearly 18k from a front before.

**KLOWN** · 26th February 2007, 18:02

I just got the 005 on my rear and has been great, not tried in the wet yet and haven't gone as fast as I could yet cause I was worried about them but I had more "moments" with my pilot powers then these. Also it was $210 including fitting when the pilot powers would have cost me $300-330 inc fitting

**idleidolidyll** · 26th February 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

They say that they're the same componds etc as they were when they were Yokohama's. So the 003 would still be a reasonable choice for a sports tyre.
Good enough in '91' to do flat 16's at Manfeild on a 250!

Flat 16's in 91? On an F2 bike or proddy?

I know the lap record in 89 for 600's was 1.17.9 and that in the last 6 hour, Hippy was lapping within 1/10th of that record on Eddie Katenburgs Suzuki 600.
About that time lots of guys were using Yokos

But sure, the 003's were a good tyre and probably still are

**Crasherfromwayback** · 26th February 2007, 18:17

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

Flat 16's in 91? On an F2 bike or proddy?

I know the lap record in 89 for 600's was 1.17.9 and that in the last 6 hour, Hippy was lapping within 1/10th of that record on Eddie Katenburgs Suzuki 600.
About that time lots of guys were using Yokos

But sure, the 003's were a good tyre and probably still are

KR1SP Kawasaki in 250 Proddie. On my way to the NZ 250 TT title.
We (Mark Boyle and myself) built the 10 KR1SP's in their shop. There's no such thing elsewhere in the world.

There were a few people in the race that were quite handy... Bruce Ainstey, Mike Mc Cutcheon, Grant Ramage, Johnny Hepburn, Loren Pool, Dave Cole and Tony Sampson.

It was my first year of 250 racing, and the first time I'd done the nationals.

There's a 'Blowing ones horn' example for ya....happy to admit it.
Proud even.

**Fatjim** · 26th February 2007, 18:20

Originally Posted by The Stranger

You seem quite knowlegable,

If you think that you must be stupid.

**Fatjim** · 26th February 2007, 18:25

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

But sure, the 003's were a good tyre and probably still are

Tyres have come a looooooooooong way in the last 15 years. So if there a 15 year old compound on a 15 year carcass with a 15 year tread pattern then you'd have to be fairly generous to say they're anywhere near as good as a modern tyre such as a Diablo or Pilot X.

But hey I don't know shit, and I've never tried a shinko. But I'm happy not to. I put good tyres on my bike because it carries my carcass around, and it's precious to me.

**idleidolidyll** · 26th February 2007, 18:27

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

KR1SP Kawasaki in 250 Proddie. On my way to the NZ 250 TT title.
We (Mark Boyle and myself) built the 10 KR1SP's in their shop. There's no such thing elsewhere in the world.

There were a few people in the race that were quite handy... Bruce Ainstey, Mike Mc Cutcheon, Grant Ramage, Johnny Hepburn, Loren Pool, Dave Cole and Tony Sampson.

It was my first year of 250 racing, and the first time I'd done the nationals.

There's a 'Blowing ones horn' example for ya....happy to admit it.
Proud even.

Never raced Bruce, Mike, Loren, Dave or Tony; they were in different classes or too young. Have raced and beaten Grant and Johnny when I moved to Chch late 80's. The racer to beat in the Sth Island back then in our class (600's), was Rob Lewis. We swapped race wins, Johnny was usually just behind us somewhere.

In Auckland I did manage to see of Mr Crafar once and he me once. We were on different bikes both times. Crayfish beat me at Whangarei on a Suzuki 1100 when I was on a Cagiva 650. I beat him at Tauranga him on his KR and me on my CBR. Paul Gee was close in behind me sometimes and beat us (mike Hogan and myself) at the 2 hour when we ran out of gas.
Like I said a while ago, I was a sucessful businessman, I never bothered doing a national series, just one offs except for 2 Auck champs I did when I won both (Jnr Prod, F2).

After I retired though, I helped a few you mention with their race teams.

Your nonsense about not noticing is just that, I didn't notice you either: it says fuck all.

But as said, you can still be the biggest dick

**idleidolidyll** · 26th February 2007, 18:28

Originally Posted by Fatjim

Tyres have come a looooooooooong way in the last 15 years. So if there a 15 year old compound on a 15 year carcass with a 15 year tread pattern then you'd have to be fairly generous to say they're anywhere near as good as a modern tyre such as a Diablo or Pilot X.

But hey I don't know shit, and I've never tried a shinko. But I'm happy not to. I put good tyres on my bike because it carries my carcass around, and it's precious to me.

depends on the bike, it's weight and HP

not every rider needs the stickiest rubber

**Crasherfromwayback** · 26th February 2007, 18:36

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

After I retired though, I helped a few you mention with their race teams.

Your nonsense about not noticing is just that, I didn't notice you either: it says fuck all.

But as said, you can still be the biggest dick

I doubt that mate....you've got that one in the 'bag'!

**The Stranger:Me** · 26th February 2007, 18:43

Originally Posted by Fatjim

But hey I don't know shit, and I've never tried a shinko. But I'm happy not to. I put good tyres on my bike because it carries my carcass around, and it's precious to me.

If your carcase is that precious you should get a cage.

**Fatjim** · 27th February 2007, 13:07

Are you saying only those who don't value their lives highly should ride...... and those who are suicidal should use shinkos?

Actually I just bought a new cage the other day, glad you brought it up. Rather a sedate Accord in silver. Your mum would love it.