s.tyler58 Posted July 18, 2017 #1 Posted July 18, 2017 I've put just over 125 miles on it since yesterday. Bikes doing great after 2 years sitting. Would you ride on this tire until a new one gets here or not? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
BlueSky Posted July 18, 2017 #4 Posted July 18, 2017 Me neither. My Kawasaki ZN700 was 24 years old when I bought it. It only had 1,054 miles on it and the original tires looked almost like new with no cracks or signs of aging. I did ride it about 300 miles sometimes with my wife on the back before I had new tires installed.
Flyinfool Posted July 18, 2017 #6 Posted July 18, 2017 That tire is a blowout ready to happen. Ride no faster than you are willing to go down at.
djh3 Posted July 19, 2017 #9 Posted July 19, 2017 When I saw the sidewall I thought maybe a few miles. When I saw the rest of it. NO WAY
Marcarl Posted July 19, 2017 #10 Posted July 19, 2017 That tire would be no problem. Those few cracks don't mean a thing,,,,, in the back of a pick-up truck, but on the road,,,,,NO WAY!!!!
Air Ready Auto Posted July 19, 2017 #11 Posted July 19, 2017 Around the block at 5mph to test the engine. That's what the professionals call a bad tire.
WildBill1 Posted July 19, 2017 #12 Posted July 19, 2017 Save yourself some rehab and restoration work on the bike buy a new set of tires.
bongobobny Posted July 19, 2017 #13 Posted July 19, 2017 HELL No!!! I would trust it to get the bike into your garage where you can take it off...
Yammer Dan Posted July 19, 2017 #14 Posted July 19, 2017 HELL No!!! I would trust it to get the bike into your garage where you can take it off... How far away is the garage???? Push it in. From a guy that rides them til the threads are hanging out....
Jayceesfolly Posted July 19, 2017 #16 Posted July 19, 2017 $150 for a new tire or one week in the ICU at the hospital, $20,000. I don't need to stay at a Holiday Inn to do the math!!!!! LOL!
s.tyler58 Posted July 19, 2017 Author #17 Posted July 19, 2017 That's an old Continental. There's a Shinko 240 on the front. Should I match them? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
bongobobny Posted July 19, 2017 #18 Posted July 19, 2017 As far as matching, you can match brand and model if you like but that is not necessary. What you DO want to match is Radial with Radial or bias ply with bias ply. Not a good idea to mismatch them...
s.tyler58 Posted July 19, 2017 Author #19 Posted July 19, 2017 Fessing up. Remember, I just got on it for the first time on Monday and I haven't had a bike to ride in 5 years... Took a little 120 mile excursion last evening on that tire. 93 degrees out, 75 MPH max for 20 miles. 30 miles of curving blacktop, 45-55 MPH after missing a very large Doe by 6 feet. Then home again. Now I feel Blessed and anxious to get new tire! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
ddoggma Posted July 20, 2017 #20 Posted July 20, 2017 Dude, DO NOT ride that bike again till you get new shoes. Your lucky your not dead. Just saying.
WildBill1 Posted July 20, 2017 #21 Posted July 20, 2017 If the front looks like the tire on the back -- Do yourself and us a favor replace both tires.
s.tyler58 Posted July 21, 2017 Author #22 Posted July 21, 2017 This one? https://www.amazon.com/Shinko-777-Rear-Tire-Blackwall/dp/B00T6J69ZG Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
videoarizona Posted July 21, 2017 #23 Posted July 21, 2017 This one? https://www.amazon.com/Shinko-777-Rear-Tire-Blackwall/dp/B00T6J69ZG Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk I put the shinko 230 tourmasters on front and rear of my 89. Put the 777hd on the rear of the VStar. Will be putting a pair of 777hds on the RSV. I think the 230 is about the best tire you can put on a 1st Gen. No, it will not give the mileage if you run heavy like cowpuc. But I have close to 9k on mine and they still look great. I like them because they ride smooth and stick like glue, rain or shine, and are a great value! I believe the 777hds have most of the stickiness plus are better for mileage, which is why they are going on the heavier RSV. I'm impressed with Shinko.
VanRiver Posted July 21, 2017 #24 Posted July 21, 2017 Totally agree with my buddy @videoarizona ! I put the shinko 230's on my 1986 Venture Royale for my cross country trip from Calgary Canada to Phoenix Arizona and back and they performed flawlessly. They are economical (aka cheap to buy), great in the wet, and so far have been wearing very well on my Venture. Plus they were easy to spoon on the rims and balance all by my self! I would, and will buy another set of Shinko's in a heart beat, actually already have for the BMW K1200LT. I suggest you get a set (and quickly) if you want to enjoy your bike on the street based on the pictures you sent!!!!! If you won't do it for yourself do it for all of us reading your thread.....we worry about your safety brother! Stay safe! I put the shinko 230 tourmasters on front and rear of my 89. Put the 777hd on the rear of the VStar. Will be putting a pair of 777hds on the RSV. I think the 230 is about the best tire you can put on a 1st Gen. No, it will not give the mileage if you run heavy like cowpuc. But I have close to 9k on mine and they still look great. I like them because they ride smooth and stick like glue, rain or shine, and are a great value! I believe the 777hds have most of the stickiness plus are better for mileage, which is why they are going on the heavier RSV. I'm impressed with Shinko.
s.tyler58 Posted July 21, 2017 Author #25 Posted July 21, 2017 It's parked! I promise! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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