After reading about 3,000 reviews and being broke I ordered up a shinko 777 for $88 (americanmototire.com (http://americanmototire.com)) shipping was free and It only took 5-days. Although its for a Cruiser type bike I read a few good reviews on concourse and such and decided to give it A shot, plus I'm a big guy and ride two up so the extra load capacity is nice. So far so good, about 70 miles and I like it better than the Bridgestone battleaxe I had on previously . The compound seems a lot softer which is weird. Another good thing is the tread seems to be about 4-5mm deep. Anyways I'll keep you posted If anyone cares haha
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I think the load capacity is about 760 lbs( don't quote me) and its a 4ply. Also comes in a 6 ply
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Sorry if words are wrong or structure is bad , it's hard using my old school phone!
Let us know how it does for you. I always enjoy product information.
Quote from: markmartin on March 27, 2013, 11:45:30 AM
Let us know how it does for you. I always enjoy product information.
Will do. I just know how opinionated people get about tires especially shinkos. So I wasn't sure if anyone cared to hear. I try to keep my mind open about products
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 27, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
Will do. I just know how opinionated people get about tires especially shinkos. So I wasn't sure if anyone cared to hear. I try to keep my mind open about products
I really like the Shinko Raven and Verge tires, but it looks like some of the Contis are very competitive on price/performance now.
Quote from: not a lib on March 27, 2013, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 27, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
Will do. I just know how opinionated people get about tires especially shinkos. So I wasn't sure if anyone cared to hear. I try to keep my mind open about products
I really like the Shinko Raven and Verge tires, but it looks like some of the Contis are very competitive on price/performance now.
I'm going to be ordering up a new front here and will probably go with the conti motion. From the same site mentioned above I can get it for about $70 :good:
Where we're you able to find the verge and even in the right size? Or do you have the 17" rear wheel installed?
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 27, 2013, 03:57:35 PM
Quote from: not a lib on March 27, 2013, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 27, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
Will do. I just know how opinionated people get about tires especially shinkos. So I wasn't sure if anyone cared to hear. I try to keep my mind open about products
I really like the Shinko Raven and Verge tires, but it looks like some of the Contis are very competitive on price/performance now.
I'm going to be ordering up a new front here and will probably go with the conti motion. From the same site mentioned above I can get it for about $70 :good:
Where we're you able to find the verge and even in the right size? Or do you have the 17" rear wheel installed?
I have the YZF600 front and rear on my '89.
I lucked into the Verge rear at the '11 ECFR... burned through the Raven a lot quicker than anticipated. The Euro bike shop down by Two Wheels just happened to have one in stock.
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 27, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
I try to keep my mind open about products
Amen to that!
Republican( not a liberal );
I need to get that rear swap done! Going to have to wait until the next tire!
Ribbert;
Hallelujah!
Didn't mean to type republican!Oops :morning2: :wacko3:
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 28, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Didn't mean to type republican!Oops :morning2: :wacko3:
Do you really want to go there?? :diablo:
Quote from: not a lib on March 28, 2013, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 28, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Didn't mean to type republican!Oops :morning2: :wacko3:
Do you really want to go there?? :diablo:
Nope. That's why I said that. For some reason at first glance I was thinking yor username was not a democrat....oh well not too into politics :bad:
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 28, 2013, 03:35:06 PM
Quote from: not a lib on March 28, 2013, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 28, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Didn't mean to type republican!Oops :morning2: :wacko3:
Do you really want to go there?? :diablo:
Nope. That's why I said that. For some reason at first glance I was thinking yor username was not a democrat....oh well not too into politics :bad:
That's how we got where we are today...
no one takes an interest in it, and left it to a lot of undesirables on both sides of the fence.
FWIW, not a Democrat, not a Republican, though my state makes me register as one or the other in order to vote in the (stupid) open primaries.
I liked my original s/n a lot better, but it's apparently not an option anymore. :sorry:
End of OT discussion (at least for me).
sounds good. A little more on the shinko 777.
I am actually really impressed. I would say that I am pretty easy on the tires (though I weigh 270lbs) and am not very aggressive. But since I hit the 100 mile mark I went a little hard on them and I have a hard time (havnt been able to yet) getting it to spin even in the wet this am. so far im really happy, not really any twisties yet but soon!
"I need to get that rear swap done! Going to have to wait until the next tire!"
Oh really? I just happen to know someone with a YZF 600 rear wheel and the machined parts to install it in your bike for sale.
Eric M
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on March 28, 2013, 09:10:10 PM
"I need to get that rear swap done! Going to have to wait until the next tire!"
Oh really? I just happen to know someone with a YZF 600 rear wheel and the machined parts to install it in your bike for sale.
Eric M
Money is a problem too. The last couple months have been the worst money months I've ever had! How much does this person want for it and where?
I can understand the money issue, but when you save up let me know. I'd like to get 100.00 bux for it plus shipping. It's in good shape and comes with the axle spacers, brake rotor and brake arm that have been machined for the FJ swing arm. I'm in no hurry let me know..
Eric M
mate ,thats a bargain, be lucky to find one cheaper with everything included and machined
Quote from: fj11.5 on March 30, 2013, 05:47:51 PM
mate ,thats a bargain, be lucky to find one cheaper with everything included and machined
Thanks for the endorsement, Sadly I have decided to sell my 85 FJ1100 and all of the parts I acquired to upgrade the old gal. I will be posting them for sale soon..
Eric M
aww thats a shame, hope she goes to a good home
that is an awesome deal! damn me and my weak job! haha where are you located?
Quote from: HARTLESS on March 31, 2013, 01:12:49 AM
that is an awesome deal! damn me and my weak job! haha where are you located?
Located in Richmond Va. I have already heard from a couple others interested in the wheel, I will let you know what develops..
Eric M