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Message started by springman on 02/17/20 at 10:24:03

Title: Time for inspection.
Post by springman on 02/17/20 at 10:24:03

Was going to get bike inspected but took a good like a tires and no way they will pass. So, I just ordered a set of Shinko 712 tires. This will be my fourth 712 rear and the first 712 front tire. I figured the rear has been a really good tire so time to try the front. My current front tire is a Shinko 230 and it has been quite good but I am hoping the 712 will be a bit better. I have used the 230 on the rear once but switched back to the 712 rear as I feel the 712 is just as good, if not better than the 230, but the 712 gave me more miles. Once I get the tires I will take the bike to get inspected. Hopefully they will not think my exhaust is too loud. ;)

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/17/20 at 14:01:31

Hand the inspector some earplugs..

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by MMRanch on 02/17/20 at 16:59:37

Springman , I got a 712 for my V-7 after seeing one on your bike . How many miles you been getting from them ? It is a nice looking tire ! :)

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by springman on 02/17/20 at 18:12:00

I did not keep track on this last one but it appears I am getting between 9 and 10k miles on the rear. The front Shinko 230 has gone through one 230 rear and one 712 rear so I am guessing it is at around 17-18k miles. The 712 does not give you the mileage of the Michelin Commander, which I thought about getting, but it is a good tire and I like the idea of keeping fresh rubber on the bike.

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/17/20 at 18:44:29

How much the Shinko?

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by springman on 02/17/20 at 20:53:09

The set (100-90-19 front, 140-90/15 rear) delivered with taxes was right at $154.00 at BikeBandit. Oh, I forgot, that includes new tubes also.

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by springman on 02/19/20 at 11:39:43

Love the smell of fresh rubber. Tires and tubes have arrived. They will probably sit until the weekend of 29th as this weekend Kawasaki is having demo rides and I intend go ride the Vulcan S, W800 and maybe the Ninja 400 and anything else that looks appealing.

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/19/20 at 16:07:37

I've wondered what kinda guy buys Trojans to hang from his rear view.

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by MMRanch on 02/19/20 at 19:40:17

Springman you would look good on a Vulcan S ! $8k out the door , but it will last forever ... ;) Heck ! it would be fun just to ride one for a while !! ;)

Title: Re: Time for inspection.
Post by springman on 02/19/20 at 20:38:38

JOG - Hang them? I thought it was to keep the mirror dry!

MM - I figured I would just see what these bikes are like. The Vulcan S does sound quite interesting.