New tires Shinko 705

roundhouse · 05-18-2018, 10:01 PM

I would not have changed them but I bent a rim and figured what the heck. I ride 95% street so I thought these would be good for me. Also went ahead with the 17 and 43 sprocket combo. (already had the 17)

Convenience tax) I had no idea what I was doing. I lifted the bike on my shop stool and strapped it on and strapped the front forks straight. Man it came apart so easy............

I had the tires put on the rims and balanced at a local shop for $25 each. $$$ well spent as I had no tools to do so.

Just took a little patience to put it all back together.

My riding impressions. Smooth, at low speed I do not feel the knobs anymore. No more tread squirm. It seems very responsive. I did not push it as the tires are not broken in yet but I have a lot more confidence in cornering. Also the sprockets make a HUGE difference.

Still to come..........oil cooler, fork brace and what else?

Megadan · 05-19-2018, 02:09 AM

Our bikes could almost be twins lol.

Fun little tidbit for you about the 17/43 sprockets on the 120/80-18 rear tire. It has the same effective gearing as a 17/45 on the stock 110/100-18.

Emerikol · 05-19-2018, 05:44 AM

Roundhouse, I have the 705's on my DR, and love them. I do mostly street riding with the DR, but everytime I've ever taken it out into the dirt the tires hooked up and dragged me around just fine. I will say that in really loose stuff, the front end pushes quite a bit when entering corners, so be aware of that. Also, the rear tire can load up and slide around if you're in very slick mud. Other than those small and to-be-expected issues, I think you'll really be happy with the tires. Please keep us posted, and maybe do a couple of ride reviews if you have the time.

pete · 05-19-2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Roundhouse, I have the 705's on my DR, and love them. I do mostly street riding with the DR, but everytime I've ever taken it out into the dirt the tires hooked up and dragged me around just fine. I will say that in really loose stuff, the front end pushes quite a bit when entering corners, so be aware of that. Also, the rear tire can load up and slide around if you're in very slick mud. Other than those small and to-be-expected issues, I think you'll really be happy with the tires. Please keep us posted, and maybe do a couple of ride reviews if you have the time.

AGREED..

the 705 work quite well on any thing firm to hard I use to use them on
my Yamaha XT660R... The only thing I had issues with was braking on a lose surface
but is is not a big drama once you are aware of it...

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roundhouse · 05-19-2018, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the heads up amerikol. I will put that in my brain!

megadan I am waiting for you to get that head on. I want to see how it goes. My son is in his motorcycle safety course for his license today. He may be taking over the hawk........when I let him. But it will be fun to ride together.

roundhouse · 05-19-2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pete

AGREED..

the 705 work quite well on any thing firm to hard I use to use them on
my Yamaha XT660R... The only thing I had issues with was braking on a lose surface
but is is not a big drama once you are aware of it...

.

noted. might not be as pronounced on the hawk as it is almost 100# lighter but it will be there for sure.

bogieboy · 05-19-2018, 10:40 AM

i have had very good luck with my shinko 567/568 set for my supermoto, rear lasted about 6k miles... and they actually hook up pretty good offroad too....

roundhouse · 05-19-2018, 03:16 PM

Thiose look pretty good bogieboy, if I had smaller SM wheels I would definitely look at those.

Megadan · 05-19-2018, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by roundhouse

Thanks for the heads up amerikol. I will put that in my brain!

megadan I am waiting for you to get that head on. I want to see how it goes. My son is in his motorcycle safety course for his license today. He may be taking over the hawk........when I let him. But it will be fun to ride together.

Coming soon! I just need to finish up my VFR first, and that should hopefully be done next weekend.

ben2go · 05-20-2018, 11:38 AM

I have 705s on my CB500X and it stays offroad more than on road. The only places I have problems is mud and deep sand. I can usually avoid those. I can drag pegs on the 705s.

bogieboy · 05-22-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roundhouse

Thiose look pretty good bogieboy, if I had smaller SM wheels I would definitely look at those.

funny part is they are scooter tires....LOL gotta have 16s to run them....and my 86 ninja250 rims are 16s...LOL

ben2go · 05-23-2018, 11:53 AM

Last night I ordered a 170/60 to replace the 150/70 on my CB500X. A member on another forum rides hard and rides far. He runs the Shinko 705 and the Full Bore which is the same as the 705. He suggested stepping up in size since it's a known fit.

I took this pic this morning. It the 150/70 on my CB500X. It has right at 8000 miles on it. I'm planning to put about 500 more on it this weekend unless my tire shows up Friday morning. I'm expecting to return with a thin tire.

roundhouse · 05-23-2018, 06:11 PM

cool man. I wish I had gone a little wider in back. I realize it is stock size the knobbies on the stockers make the tires look wider. I guess aesthetics are not as important as performance and the these will do fine.

Megadan · 05-23-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by roundhouse

cool man. I wish I had gone a little wider in back. I realize it is stock size the knobbies on the stockers make the tires look wider. I guess aesthetics are not as important as performance and the these will do fine.

To go any wider than a 120 would require a wider rim. A 120 is about the max on a 2.15 width rim.

roundhouse · 05-23-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

To go any wider than a 120 would require a wider rim. A 120 is about the max on a 2.15 width rim.

ahh, got it. cannot ride anyway until i find that dang fuse or what is wrong with my stupid tail and license plate light. looked all over the bike and cannot find it.

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05-19-2018, 05:44 AM	#3
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Roundhouse, I have the 705's on my DR, and love them. I do mostly street riding with the DR, but everytime I've ever taken it out into the dirt the tires hooked up and dragged me around just fine. I will say that in really loose stuff, the front end pushes quite a bit when entering corners, so be aware of that. Also, the rear tire can load up and slide around if you're in very slick mud. Other than those small and to-be-expected issues, I think you'll really be happy with the tires. Please keep us posted, and maybe do a couple of ride reviews if you have the time. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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05-19-2018, 09:35 AM	#5
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Thanks for the heads up amerikol. I will put that in my brain! megadan I am waiting for you to get that head on. I want to see how it goes. My son is in his motorcycle safety course for his license today. He may be taking over the hawk........when I let him. But it will be fun to ride together.
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05-19-2018, 10:40 AM	#7
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	i have had very good luck with my shinko 567/568 set for my supermoto, rear lasted about 6k miles... and they actually hook up pretty good offroad too....
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05-19-2018, 03:16 PM	#8
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Thiose look pretty good bogieboy, if I had smaller SM wheels I would definitely look at those.
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05-20-2018, 11:38 AM	#10
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	I have 705s on my CB500X and it stays offroad more than on road. The only places I have problems is mud and deep sand. I can usually avoid those. I can drag pegs on the 705s.
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05-23-2018, 11:53 AM	#12
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Last night I ordered a 170/60 to replace the 150/70 on my CB500X. A member on another forum rides hard and rides far. He runs the Shinko 705 and the Full Bore which is the same as the 705. He suggested stepping up in size since it's a known fit. I took this pic this morning. It the 150/70 on my CB500X. It has right at 8000 miles on it. I'm planning to put about 500 more on it this weekend unless my tire shows up Friday morning. I'm expecting to return with a thin tire.
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05-23-2018, 06:11 PM	#13
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	cool man. I wish I had gone a little wider in back. I realize it is stock size the knobbies on the stockers make the tires look wider. I guess aesthetics are not as important as performance and the these will do fine.
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