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twowings

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Tire Question
« on: February 27, 2017, 08:29:54 PM »
Could one of the WG Tire Gurus identify the tires pictured on the custom California pictured on pages 22-23 of this month's MGNOC Newsletter?  TIA as always!






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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2017, 08:38:04 PM »
 Sure , the front one's name is Bob , and we call the rear one Helga  :huh:

 Actually , aren't those Heidenau (sp) tires .

 Dusty
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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2017, 08:53:41 PM »
Shinko 705 or maybe the Kenda K761.
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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2017, 09:10:52 PM »
 Pretty sure that is a Heidenau K76 .

 Dusty

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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2017, 11:09:02 PM »
Since anyone who still is a member of the MGNOC newsletter sends pics of their bike is a thrifty bastard, this tire could be either a Shinko or a Kenda since Cheng Shin seems to be out of business in the States.   BTW, I ride on both of these brands too so I'm not bad mouthing anyone in disrespect.  :smiley:

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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 07:12:27 AM »
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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2017, 08:36:27 AM »
Since anyone who still is a member of the MGNOC newsletter sends pics of their bike is a thrifty bastard, this tire could be either a Shinko or a Kenda since Cheng Shin seems to be out of business in the States.   

I think that like "Kentucky Fried Chicken" brand went to "KFC" as their official name, "Cheng Shin Tires" have gone to "CST".   You can still buy "CST" tires in quite a few places ....

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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2017, 08:44:06 AM »
That is one nice motorcycle. Wow.

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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2017, 09:42:00 AM »
That is one nice motorcycle. Wow.

It is.   Were it mine, I'd mess up the looks just a bit with a Teutonic or Russell solo seat, and then would ride it any and everywhere ....

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Re: Tire Question
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2017, 01:35:29 AM »
Kenda K761
The front type is mounted backwards - probably it is a rear tire and they mounted it the way the arrow is pointing.
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