TwiztedRabbit Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Shinko's are great tires for their purpose. They are soft, sticky and have a flatter than normal profile. More tire on the DRAG track means more traction. If you want to go knee dragging and your on a budget Conti Sport attack work well. If your not on a budget, just like everyone says PP's are great.the sport attacks are good tires.. i use them on street and track, but they really arent on a budget they are about mid pack pricing, the dunlop qualifiers are cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 the sport attacks are good tires.. i use them on street and track, but they really arent on a budget they are about mid pack pricing, the dunlop qualifiers are cheaperTrue, but you find them on sale quite a bit. I go mine when Hinds went out. 50% off. Gotta love it. Oh well, I don't have that bike anymore. Running a flat profile Shinko now. I can't turn anyways with the Brock's sidewinder and lowered profile, but I can sure make it to 190+ really really quick ....Lets see someone's Dunlop or PP keep up with my Shinko in a roll on. My guess is if some can keep up, they are running a Shinko too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 My guess is if some can keep up, they are running a Shinko too. I just blew Mt Dew out my nose, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 True, but you find them on sale quite a bit. I go mine when Hinds went out. 50% off. Gotta love it. Oh well, I don't have that bike anymore. Running a flat profile Shinko now. I can't turn anyways with the Brock's sidewinder and lowered profile, but I can sure make it to 190+ really really quick ....Lets see someone's Dunlop or PP keep up with my Shinko in a roll on. My guess is if some can keep up, they are running a Shinko too.Oh oh I'll try and no I don't run shitko's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 im running bridgestone b21s, and so far they have been great. gotten good mileage out of them,very reasonably priced, and handle well. My only complaint is if you push them TOO hard they get alittle questionable, but for my touring rides there wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 My guess is if some can keep up, they're riding a "penis extension bike, too!There you go, Todd, can't believe you didn't fix this first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Nah, it's like crazy people that skydive, instead with bikes or cars they own them for the rush. I know I've always been obsessed with fast machines, cars too. I hate slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) I have had a set of PP 2CTs in my living room for the past couple weeks. I was going to install them after I wore out the stock Pirellis on vacation. Anyhow, I get to my destination and surprisingly the Pirelli's cords start showing on the rear. There wasn't a significant flat spot, so I thought I had more to go. I decided to go and get some tires the next morning for safety/fun purposes. After stopping at 2 or 3 motorcycle dealers with no success, I found a place that had tires and could install them rather cheaply. I was just happy that I was getting some new tires for the remainder of my vacation. Anyhow the only tires that they had in stock were Shinkos 009. After a few miles of new-tire breakin I started getting a little more aggressive (70% mark) (40-50 mph quick flicks in 20-25mph corners). After riding the Pilot Powers on my previous bike and the Corsa 3s previously, I can definitely feel the difference. If I ride at the 70% mark they are good, but I feel like I'm approaching the traction limits. I'm not an expert rider by any mark, but my assessment is that these tires are great for moderate street touring. I just don't get that feeling that I'm glued to the pavement like with the Michelins and Pirellis. In conclusion, I'm going to install the 2CTs as soon as I can. So, if anyone is interested in a slightly used set of Shinko 009s (180/55/120/70), they may be available soon. Edited May 31, 2010 by alienpi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I dont even use the 2ct, just straight powers on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 As I said each have their applications. Most I have seen that drag use the Shinko. I would not trust a Shinko for knee dragging. The profile is all wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 True, but you find them on sale quite a bit. I go mine when Hinds went out. 50% off. Gotta love it. Oh well, I don't have that bike anymore. Running a flat profile Shinko now. I can't turn anyways with the Brock's sidewinder and lowered profile, but I can sure make it to 190+ really really quick ....Lets see someone's Dunlop or PP keep up with my Shinko in a roll on. My guess is if some can keep up, they are running a Shinko too.This is not a testament of Shinkos ability to anything well it's about your bike. Wouldn't it go just as fast with any other tire from a roll? The profile helps with launching not as much from a roll. I also call bullshit on the 190 MPH too unless verified by GPS it is a very hard number to reach without a power adder. There was a guy on the ride in Dayton yesterday who had Shinko mounted; they were perfectly fine for that ride. They do have their place, work well if long life and cheap tires are what you want or need; some people don't need to ride around at mach to have a good time riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do, I travel everywhere at 190mph on my Hayabusa.Point and shoot. I get pissed that they put these things called "turns" in the road. WTF is this, NASCAR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 why would you eat spam when you can have steak for the same or simialr money....shinkos - 195 a set (read in this post)pilot power 2cts - 207 a set (just purchased and mounted on my bike) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 why would you eat spam when you can have steak for the same or simialr money....You have a beef with Spam? Spam doesn't have a beef... well it is mystery meat, so I doubt it has beef... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I use to love spam fried on bread with mustard. I don't know why, but I did as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I use to love spam fried on bread with mustard. I don't know why, but I did as a kid. So you had it yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 This is not a testament of Shinkos ability to anything well it's about your bike. Wouldn't it go just as fast with any other tire from a roll? The profile helps with launching not as much from a roll. I also call bullshit on the 190 MPH too unless verified by GPS it is a very hard number to reach without a power adder.There was a guy on the ride in Dayton yesterday who had Shinko mounted; they were perfectly fine for that ride. They do have their place, work well if long life and cheap tires are what you want or need; some people don't need to ride around at mach to have a good time riding.I was joking about the Shinko LOL.....I know it's the bike. 190 depends on which sprocket is on the bike. Yes there is a little bit of a power add to the bike. If you want to play the dyno game, do NOT run a Shinko. A used hard tire will give you a perceived HP boost on the dyno. This is why you can't rely on dyno numbers alone. If you really want a good dyno number go on a cooler, non-humid day and run an old bias ply tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 used hard tire will give you a perceived HP boost on the dyno. This is why you can't rely on dyno numbers alone. If you really want a good Really? Why is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Because he put Black Tod in his place...that's why. Now shut up and watch for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 So you had it yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Really? Why is this?The Shinko ultra soft tires tend to be very heavy and have a bad habit of slipping on the dyno. Not sure why they slip more on a dyno, than on the street. Bias ply tires are very light in comparison to radial. No they do not give you more HP LOL. They will show higher dyno numbers though. Hang out at a few dyno days and you can learn the beat the dyno tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 190 depends on which sprocket is on the bike. Yes there is a little bit of a power add to the bike.irrelevant to the thread.........isn't the speed restricted to 186 mph for US street bikes from 2001 with the govorner ? I think in 99-2000 busa's could reach 194 mph stock, ya you can tamper it....I just don't know how....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 irrelevant to the thread.........isn't the speed restricted to 186 mph for US street bikes from 2001 with the govorner ? I think in 99-2000 busa's could reach 194 mph stock, ya you can tamper it....I just don't know how.......Yes, the speed detente was 2001-on, but a simple wiring fix to fool the ECU to think it's in 5th gear while it's really in 6th gear will remove the speed restriction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Those speeds are a lie even if the magazines "proved" them out. I had a 05 Busa that had stock gearing; it would go to an indicated 186 but would only GPS 170. I also had a ZX12R that was -1/+2 that would peg the speedometer but would only go 167 MPH with the GPS while it was banging off the rev-limiter. 190 on a dyno means nothing to real world riding for top speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 irrelevant to the thread.........isn't the speed restricted to 186 mph for US street bikes from 2001 with the govorner ? I think in 99-2000 busa's could reach 194 mph stock, ya you can tamper it....I just don't know how.......Yes Smithabusa box and ECU editor. You have to add the timing back in and remove the rev limiter. Well not remove it but set it higher. Back to Shinko's LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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