Shinko Stinko

[oldbike54]

 I'm all happy about the long lived Chinese , quite fond of the Chinese folks and Chinese food is lovely .
But what the hell does that have to do with Shinko tires that are made in South Korea ?????????????

 Dusty

[HardAspie]

I'm all happy about the long lived Chinese , quite fond of the Chinese folks and Chinese food is lovely .
But what the hell does that have to do with Shinko tires that are made in South Korea ?????????????

 Dusty

Hmmmm, not only a dead horse; the wrong dead horse.

[oldbike54]

Hmmmm, not only a dead horse; the wrong dead horse.

 Yeah , that happens frequently here ...

  Dusty

[HardAspie]

Yeah , that happens frequently here ...

  Dusty

Giddy Up! Oh, well. . .

[Scud]

I'm trying my first set of Shinkos on my BMW K75s. I got them because they were inexpensive and I figured they'd last through some commuting and do some slab duty. But I am very pleasantly surprised by how well they handle and brake. I can's speak for longevity yet, but these first few thousand miles (400 today) have been a treat.

[Waltr]

  I put on a set of Shinko Ravens last year on the Norge.  The tires ride (absorb bumps) and handle well. I would use the rear tire again but the front tire is a hand full going over grated bridges, and not great on roads that were being graded for resurface.  The problem is the front has a large center groove.  I will never install a tire with a prominent center groove again.  I can't fault the tires for anything else and will choose another front next time.

[pete roper]

Hmmmm, not only a dead horse; the wrong dead horse.

The AOWMQ* is sometimes strong here. Don't worry about it. If you do you'd go bonkers.

Pete

*Angry Old White Man Quotient

[canuguzzi]

I'm all happy about the long lived Chinese , quite fond of the Chinese folks and Chinese food is lovely .
But what the hell does that have to do with Shinko tires that are made in South Korea ?????????????

 Dusty

Nothing but its interesting that none of the other posts mentioning China have anything to do with it either, yet that was the one you chose to comment on.

Its like most other posts made that have absolutely nothing to do with the thread they are posted to but seem OK and are encouraged?

Maybe I should have mentioned he had ridden a Moto Guzzi in earlier years and also ate steel cut oats?

[Guzzistajohn]

It's great having plenty of Chinese restaurants in town, keeps the stray cat population in check

[leafman60]

ate steel cut oats?

Heeeeyyyyyyyyy!!!!  There ya go !

[charlie b]

Just put another Shinko on the back of the T5.  Trying a 230 again and see if it lasts a bit longer than the 712's I have been running (they avg about 7k mi).

FYI

Established in 1946, the Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan that today has become a burgeoning manufacture of rubber products.

In 1998 the Shinko Group purchased the motorcycle tire technology and molds from Yokohama Rubber Co., and began production of these products under the Shinko Tire brand. With manufacturing based in South Korea and design based in Japan, the company has seamlessly combined Japanese engineering and design principles with South Korean production and quality control standards. Today Shinko Tires produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tires per month.

In the United States Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. With a strong foothold on the power sports market, and with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; Ashley, Indiana; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA-in conjunction with WPS-is proud to bring you the Shinko line of Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off road, and Dual sport tires.

On going testing in the USA and R & D at Shinko Tire's factory means a continuous path of exciting tires to meet the need of today's riders. Shinko Tires and WPS are here to serve your needs.

[Texas Turnip]

Here is proof that Shinkos are bad.  I left a bar drunk as could be and dropped the Guzzi when I hit the brakes on an ice covered steel covered bridge.

Seriously, I have had good luck with Shinkos, but I don't ride like KERA members do.

Tex

[oldbike54]

Nothing but its interesting that none of the other posts mentioning China have anything to do with it either, yet that was the one you chose to comment on.

Its like most other posts made that have absolutely nothing to do with the thread they are posted to but seem OK and are encouraged?

Maybe I should have mentioned he had ridden a Moto Guzzi in earlier years and also ate steel cut oats?

 Did I mention any names ? No . Just making sure that if we are gonna bash an entire country we get the right one 

 Dusty

[Vagrant]

thanks Charlie, you just ruined our entire day with the facts.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I'm very pleasantly surprised by the Podiums on the Skorpion. .

[oldbike54]

thanks Charlie, you just ruined our entire day with the facts.

 Doncha just hate it when someone ruins a good story with facts   

 Dusty

[canuguzzi]

Did I mention any names ? No . Just making sure that if we are gonna bash an entire country we get the right one 

 Dusty

Well, when you talk about a specific post then by golly what is left? There was nothing in anything I said that bashed China or the Chinese. Then why talk about what I posted in specific terms.

Name the names then Dusty, don't cast some wide net and use other people to make a point when they said nothing about the point you were trying to make.

[canuguzzi]

How did this thread get past the 2nd reply?

[oldbike54]

Well, when you talk about a specific post then by golly what is left? There was nothing in anything I said that bashed China or the Chinese. Then why talk about what I posted in specific terms.

Name the names then Dusty, don't cast some wide net and use other people to make a point when they said nothing about the point you were trying to make.

 Interesting how you believe everything is directed at you . The whole exchange was a bit of silliness , mostly between Hardaspie and myself , and meant to be humorous , good grief 


 Dusty

[pete roper]

Back on topic way back when Yokohama stopped making motorbike tyres and Shinko/Maxxis bought out all their technology and tooling, this would of been around the turn of the millennium, maybe earlier. Yoko's used to be an OK tyre and I ran several sets of Shinko's on my little hot-rod back in the day. We've also run a number of sets of Maxxis car tyres on various four wheelers we've had.

In all honesty you get what you pay for. If you go for their *Budget* tyre's that's what you get, a crappy tyre with no feel and awful grip, especially in the wet. Buy their better, read 'More expensive', products and they can be quite good. We don't get Maxxis bike tyres here unfortunately as I'd quie like to try a pair, especially for a transcontinental trip as that is just a waste of a set of PR4's!

Pete

[charlie b]

How did this thread get past the 2nd reply?

Because we are bored  :)

[oldbike54]

 OK , let's clear something up here . NP , yeah I quoted you , it was meant in a humorous way . We do this on WG often , quote the latest post on something to make a point . Apologies if it was taken in the wrong way . I really do like the Chinese , my younger adoptive family brother has introduced me to several of his friends from China , all lovely people . Was not meant to single you out for derision .

 Dusty

[Guzzistajohn]

Hmmmmmm. Derision: contemptuous ridicule or mockery. You do that to me all the time, I'm offended now! I'm gonna ride down to Mountian, mo. And have a talk with that Luap guy about you!

[oldbike54]

Hmmmmmm. Derision: contemptuous ridicule or mockery. You do that to me all the time, I'm offended now! I'm gonna ride down to Mountian, mo. And have a talk with that Luap guy about you!

  Meh , you wouldn't be the first 

  Dusty

[pyoungbl]

I'm taking a coast to coast walkabout in July on my Stelvio.  We only have 3 weeks to play with so the trip out and back will be all Interstate...maybe a short diversion if time allows.  It makes sense to start the trip with new tires that will go the distance (planning on 6.5-7K miles) but not break the bank.  The last time I did this trip I had spooned on some high dollar rubber (Pilot Road something) and had to get a new tire in Hayes, KS.  This time I'm going to run Shinko 705s.  They should last the entire trip with a bit to spare.  My last 705 was a pretty good tire that I bought only because it was the only tire in stock that was the correct size and I was on another trip.  For the price I was not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised with both performance and wear.

Peter Y. 

[Vagrant]

this whole disaster weighed on my mind so much I had to have Mongolian beef for lunch. it was great even though I'm sure it was made right here in the states. 
by the way my EV with the brand new 230 Shinko tires found the place for me.

[balvenie]

Hmmmm, not only a dead horse; the wrong dead horse.

[oldbike54]

Hmmmm, not only a dead horse; the wrong dead horse.

 

 Yeah , that really was one of the funniest posts ever on WG 

 Dusty

[LowRyter]

I've know a couple of folks that have used Shikos and have nothing but good things to say.  They are about half the price of Michelin seem to last and handle.  I might try them myself. 

[PJPR01]

 
 Yeah , that really was one of the funniest posts ever on WG 

 Dusty

AT least he was only beating a dead horse and not eating a dead horse...that might have made the meal less appetizing!  :)