davfuzzell
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What tires are recommended for Gen 2 (has 240 rear). Thanks.
fuzzy in Okla City
fuzzy in Okla City
Whats wrong with the Shinko?I dont think no one has gone through as many tires on the Gen 2 as I have. Granted, I have a stock tire on the back of mine.
I have ran Metzlers, Shinkos, Dunlops, and Bridgestones. By and large, Shinkos were the worst, especially the front. Metzler seemed to be the best in terms of longevity. Dunlops best in grip though they lasted the shortest. I have yet to try Avon tires as no one appears to ever stock them when I am ordering. Currently, I am back to the Bridgestones on mine.
My bike spends about 80% of the time on the interstates in my state. Thats also why I am over 50,000 miles on my bike. I am 40 miles from any which way to civilization and its all 70mph plus. Thats why I dont trust those Shinkos at all. It was the only time I ever hated the bike because of those tires. The bike was almost unrideable. For a few miles it was.I was just wondering. My experiences with Shinko, especially the front tire are not so bad. I can't feel wobble or something similar. They don't last long, this is the only thing, but I mainly ride highways, less twists and turns.
Not familiar with the Gen2 but with my gen 1 I have good luck out of the Metzlers 888. I can get around 7,000 on a rear and 15.000 out of the front.What tires are recommended for Gen 2 (has 240 rear). Thanks.
fuzzy in Okla City
Let me clarify that the problem is with the front tire, not the rear. I had 2 back to back front tires have very dangerous wobbles. The first one anything above 40, started with a vibration. Into 70mph territory, handlebars had a tank slap motion to them. After 500 miles, I contacted the company that sold me the tire and they sent me another one. The 2cd one was better, but not by much, I grunted that tire out for almost 1500 miles. The second time, the company told me that it must be installation error or improperly balanced. A Dunlop immediately after that cured every front end wobble and vibration that bike had.
Now....I will also state.....my bike....loves eating front tires. I never had a bike with an appetite for front tires before. I will burn a front tire and the back will be halfway gone. With this revelation, any defect in the front tire, the front end of my bike will let me know. Some people will swear by those cheap tires. I do not. This is my 2 cents and you can do with it what you will.
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