Motorcycle Superstore has the new Shinko SE890 Journey 160-80 x 16 for $130.99 shipped.
Not to bad, think I'll pull the trigger.
My new $.02 , hope it helps.
Ride safe all,
Greg
I have the Shinko version previous to the SE890...9300 miles...so far...160/80R16...40psi...big chicken strips...what can I say? I intend to replace this tire with an SE890.
What's your impression of that tire?
I like it enough to replace it with the newer version...when the time comes...I like the taller profile...slightly lower RPM at any given speed for slab touring...it has never scared me in the mountains, either...also does a good job in the rain...I like the way radials ride...and, I think the mileage will safely reach 12-14k. With the understanding that I am not a road racer, but someone who just likes to ride...often two up and loaded...it satisfies every demand I have in tires. It is now paired with a Shinko 011 Verge (120/70ZR18) on the front...which will be changed out for a PR3 (110/80ZR18) when the time comes...I just think the PR3 will suit my riding style a little better.
Hope this helps!
Yes...PR3 is a radial...
I pulled my trigger on the Journey 160/80x16 , but I got it from Bikebandit. Their price is $119.30 and just $8.25 for shipping. They are in stock and shipping next day.Cool. Interested in that tire for the next go around.
So we will see how this does, I'll keep you posted.
Ride safe all.
Greg
After a hard run through the diamondback and devils whip, I am going to look into the Shinkos. My Avons both lasted about 5K. Yuck.
After many years on sport bikes and getting maybe 3-4k on sticky tires, 5k miles is great!
I've been getting 5-6k on the Azaro rear and 10k on the storm front. Nice combination and sticks until the pegs scrape and more. It's nice to know a tire is not the limiting factor on a bike.
Gotcha. remember back in musthavebeen 1985 all the way up to when I go the Connie: 2009? I'd scrape pegs on everything I rode, and rode bias tires. It is easier to do with radials, and I like the feel of radials very much, and figure that Shinko figures they have something to prove. You know I still had chicken strips with peg scraping on my Avons?
Not busting on the Avons, they were great: just now see the mileage concern. And really not happy with the sudden head shake going up to Little Switzerland: to their credit, it was near 5K when it started, along with the wobble in the decel.
I ran 42 psi and just went out and looked: yep, wear bars on front. Didn't know it had one, but there it was! And as long as Harleys still use the 16" rear, I bet Avon will make them. And wheel bearings were 5K ago. I'll let ya know how the Shinkos do, although friends that run them in an 80/20 configuration (dual purpose tires) outrun me on a daily basis.
NEWS UPDATE: While ya'll were talkin' about tires, I've been talkin' with Murph.
Looks like Murph will soon be Adding "Avon" tires (for the C-10) to his inventory.
Plan is to stock; Storm II and Avaro-ST AV-46 (Radials)
Roadrider AV-26 (Front and Rear) (Belted)
Ride safe, Ted