Shinko 705 s on an X

So again....but to a different person....what do you expect to get out of a tire?

I like to run the fucker pretty hard. Rev limiter hard (almost) in at least the first three gears constantly.

Even a "little 250" is throwing down some torque in the first fear gears.

I've about run out of tread on the stock tires. I've got about 3500 miles on her.

Rode hard and put away wet.

Aye....I feel like if you don't flog the little lady every chance you get you're just not treating her properly.

motokid wrote:

I've about run out of tread on the stock tires. I've got about 3500 miles on her.

3500 is impressive out of the stockers. I got 1000 less. What PSI you running?

WRoldman wrote:

3500 is impressive out of the stockers. I got 1000 less. What PSI you running?

I still have my stockers.... and my mileage is close to 16,000 KM

Dang! Is there a magic spray or something that makes tires last? I need to know.

mtb wrote:

WRoldman wrote:

3500 is impressive out of the stockers. I got 1000 less. What PSI you running?

I still have my stockers.... and my mileage is close to 16,000 KM

It doesn't count if your stock tires are not actually mounted on the bike.

PSI???? I'll have to check. Somewhere between 24 and 28 psi depending on weather conditions....I think....

Haven't use the Avons on my X but did have them on my DL650 VStrom & earned only 5,500 miles. Found the compound to be softer than expected but that was my not researching before buying. I was doing a lot of slab touring fully loaded & some gravel road on the way to Alaska.
Just my experience w/ these tires.

Just installed my Shinko's...



More pics in my post.

Thanks again superbee24 for posting up!!


James

Did someone tried these tires offroad ?

How do they manage in mud or on deep sand ?

Dancamp wrote:

Did someone tried these tires offroad ?

How do they manage in mud or on deep sand ?

Hi Dancamp, I haven't heard much about these tires so I can't comment on mud/deep sand. I ride 90 street/10 dirt so I'm gonna test these out on some fire roads/packed dirt and gravel, grass, curbs, sidewalks, commuting. I hope to do a little more dirt here and there but for all dirt riding I ride my little CRF100.

It'll be interesting to see how those puppies so actually do offroad. They look like they should take a bit of abuse.

I've managed to get them off the payment - as reported earlier in the thread

Although I have not done baja with them yet ( nor do I plan to ) they work great for me on gravel/dirt type roads.

superbee24 wrote:

And how do they go through nice wet mucky fresh roadbase (gravel)


Well, this stuff was super sticky - but I managed to get through the short section.

slolane wrote:

Just installed my Shinko's...



More pics in my post.

Thanks again superbee24 for posting up!!


James

Looking good slolane !

Looking at the picture worries me. If the space between knobs is to small, the mud doesn't get a chance to be evacuated.

In dry conditions these tires might be good but I have doubts in wet muddy situations.

Dancamp wrote:

Looking at the picture worries me. If the space between knobs is to small, the mud doesn't get a chance to be evacuated.

In dry conditions these tires might be good but I have doubts in wet muddy situations.

I had gotten off the throttle once I cleared the area so there was no "speed" to clear the tire. But, yes, it is not a knobbie by any means, it is a dual sport type tire.

It's all about expectations... mine is to have a bit more dirt/fire road and grass traction for my style riding than the stock X tires provided. A good cheap dual sport that is great for me. I'm not mudding my X, if I were I would be running knobbies or just bring my other dirt bike so no worries for me.

Anyone looking for a more aggressive tire should review rydnseeks thread regarding pirelli mt21's.

After the ride that I had today I think the Shinko would be ok. If the stock tires could do what they did, the Shinkos will work like a dream.

superbee24 wrote:

Just installed some Shinko 705's - both tires, new tubes, installed for $155

Quick ride ( 2 miles ) they appear to be the snitzle ! I commute about 500 miles per month, we'll see how they last.

Ooops, almost forgot 140/80-17 rear, 120/90-17 front. both fit easily, no rubbing at all, dropped/raised forks into triple trees approx 1" to compensate for taller front tire.

Hey Superbee I really like the way those 705's look. Im thinking when I get my X, those are what Im going for. Like that reflective graphics too. Gotta do that with another graphic style. Glad to see a 911 on your number plate. Always remembering those who have fallen.

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anyone try to run a 150/70 on the back of the wrx? i have a 4.25" wheel, i wonder if it is worth it. it is another $30 more then the 140.

edit* it looks like it will fit fine according to the specs. but, now to the next quandry. the 150 is a radial, and the front, a 120/90, is bias play. aren't you not supposed to mix bias and radial tires?

Not supposed to be as big a deal mixing types on a motorcycle for everything I have read.

Hey Superbee...

Can ya' give us an update on how many miles you have on the tires... any delamination? How are they wearing?

Finally, what pressures are you running and how are these tires on marbles? (bad gravel roads)

It's lookin' like BigFeet (my bike's nickname) may be goin' more street/highway in the next year.

Thanks!

BigFeet

thanks to yaozer, i got the 705's on my wrx today. they are "ok" on the road, much heavier steering input needed to get the bike to lean, but it is very stable once cranked over. they are AWESOME on gravel/dirt roads, and very good offroad. i hit some water crossings and they were decent, but once they loaded up with mud, i had to rev her up and clean them out. after they clean out i was able to motor along. ran 25/25 psi for all conditions. i had a bit of rubbing up front, but i have wider then stock wheels. all in all, they are a ok compromise, but i think next year i will just get dirt specific wheelset.





out in the woods


WRR rider unable to find the throttle on one particular steep hill

UPDATE as requested: I now have 4000 miles on these tires. THey are wearing extremely well. Normally run 30front and back down to 20 when riding gravel/dirt roads.

Street- a little slick when you first take off - warm up and hold pretty well after a few miles

Rain- VERY easy to get the rear to slide - no biggie with pedal control - have not had any issues with front

Dirt and Gravel - Much better than a street tire and definitely not a Knobby

Wear - pretty happy - by the looks of it, I got another easy 4k miles left !

Value - for the price I would easily buy again

Delamination - has not been an issue for me- maybe due to tire pressures and MOST Likely due to light weight of the bike - also has had probably less than 300 miles of 2up riding done on it.

Overall - good tire for the price paid. I am sure there are better tires to go faster on the street or dirt on, but again for the price it's hard to beat IMHO.

Here are pics of front and back taken this morning. Front still looks brand new. Rear has minor wear.