New tire on the Stone

[Ncdan]

My Honda mechanic and friend of 40 years mounted my new Shinko on the Stone.
I replaced the 140-80-17 with a 130-90-17 due to being unable to find a reasonably priced 140.
A size comparison chart indicated there was not enough different in actual size to matter.
When I ask him what was the cost for the job he said “how’s 25.00 dollars sound” can you believe the nerve of that guy?
I said “heck no 25.00 is not fare and gave him 50.00.

The Moral of the story is, if you have a good independent  mechanic who is willing to work on your bike, when you are mechanically challenge as I am, look after him and pay him well👍

[inditx]

 

[s1120]

I run the same size on my 02 stone. I think its a better all around fit for the bike.

[Ncdan]

I run the same size on my 02 stone. I think its a better all around fit for the bike.

Yeah the PO had put the 140-80-17 on it prior to me getting it.
When comparing the two to the size chart they are so close in hight and width there’s just not enough different to worry about.
I could have got the 140 in a Dunlop for 50 more bucks but I’ve had really good service from the Shinko. The Shinko that came off got 6500 miles and that’s about an average for me.

[kballowe]

what ?  No pictures ???

[Ncdan]

what ?  No pictures ???

You can share the one you changed today.
I can’t think of a better training memo👍

[kballowe]

OK, here you go !

A well used Dunlop D404.

Not mine - just helping someone out.










and then installed a new Michelin Commander 2

[NC Steve]

Would your friend be a tall, lanky fellow whose name began with J and ended with R?
If so, he worked on several of my Guzzis and Airheads, and was known far and wide as a true asset to that dealership.
If he should ever express interest in opening his own shop please let me know, I'm willing to support and invest in his venture.

[Ncdan]

Would your friend be a tall, lanky fellow whose name began with J and ended with R?
If so, he worked on several of my Guzzis and Airheads, and was known far and wide as a true asset to that dealership.
If he should ever express interest in opening his own shop please let me know, I'm willing to support and invest in his venture.

You are spot on.
PM me and we’ll discuss further 👍

[bigbikerrick]

Hey Dan, Thats the same size Shinko, I mounted on my EV a few weeks ago. I think it was a shinko 712. Nice looking, deep treaded tire, that   only took 1/4 oz to balance! I have used them for years.
Rick.

[Ncdan]

Hey Dan, Thats the same size Shinko, I mounted on my EV a few weeks ago. I think it was a shinko 712. Nice looking, deep treaded tire, that   only took 1/4 oz to balance! I have used them for years.
Rick.

Yea I’ve used these tires for a couple decades now on several bikes, including a heavy tourer, HD FLH.
IM not promoting the brand by no means as folks can run what they find does the best job of their bikes.
The thing that puzzles me is how some guys can get 10+ thousand miles on a tire, I can never get more than 6-7 and rarely ever make it to 7.
IDK, maybe one of the “better”and more expensive brands get better mileage.

[Vagrant]

It's simple. Dan lives where it's fun to ride and the pavement is coarse to keep you on the road. The 10-15000 mile crowd lives in boring places with smooth concrete.

[Ncdan]

It's simple. Dan lives where it's fun to ride and the pavement is coarse to keep you on the road. The 10-15000 mile crowd lives in boring places with smooth concrete.

I guess anything is possible🤔