Shinko 890 JOurney review thread

[Tele130]

I was hoping to see some Reviews on these tires after some of you have put at least a full riding season on them. ?

[SteveJ.]

I was hoping to see some Reviews on these tires after some of you have put at least a full riding season on them. ?

I removed the 890 after about 3500 miles. I got tired of the out of round(second in a row) POS.

I mounted up  a 777 in the 150 size. Much nicer tire, and it is round. It currently has about 11k miles on it, sh/be good for another 2-3k. About 2.5 to 3k was 75+mph loaded with camping gear. Rides and handles nicely, no surprises on cornering, teams up well with the 110/80 PR3 on the front.

[Tele130]

I removed the 890 after about 3500 miles. I got tired of the out of round(second in a row) POS.

I mounted up  a 777 in the 150 size. Much nicer tire, and it is round. It currently has about 11k miles on it, sh/be good for another 2-3k. About 2.5 to 3k was 75+mph loaded with camping gear. Rides and handles nicely, no surprises on cornering, teams up well with the 110/80 PR3 on the front.

Thanks Steve.  I've got a brand new set sitting in the garage waiting to be installed.  I hope I don't have the same issue. 

[RFH87_Connie]

I put one on this spring.  No out of round issues.  About 5k trouble free miles.  Still looks new and i've used it pretty hard.  I did however, spin it getting on I-95 the other night on an entrance ramp in the rain.  I think i've learned where its wet break point is now.  Luckily I was going pretty straight at the time.  In defense of the tire, I was rolling at about 5k when I throttled up with Steve's jet kit.  In the rain.

[MizzouMike]

Well, replacing my Shinko 777 rear and Pilot GT front with a full set of Shinko 890s..   So, is it obivious when they are out of round, or do you start 'bouncing' when you go down the road?

IMAG0944 by MizzouMike, on Flickr

Here is a pic of the new rear

[SteveJ.]

I felt a bounce at certain speeds, maybe 40-60??

You can also put the bike in gear and check it while running on the C stand with something on the floor next to the tire tread. Any variance in the gap indicates an out of round condition. Good Luck.

[Tele130]

I installed a set just before I departed for the National Rally in Johnson City TN.  I now have just over 4K miles on them.  They replaced a set of Pilot GT's.  So far I love'em!  Yes, they wonder a little on "Rain Groved" pavement and they are a little "Sensitive" when Slabing it from point A to B.

However, they improved the Ridability of my Connie greatly!  It's more nimbile and feels lighter when under way.  The GT's made her feel like a Tank and a handfull when in the Twisties.

I havent had any issues with "Out of Roundness" to this point and they dont show any signs of wear other then a 1/2" "Chicken Strip".   For my money, these are the best set of "Matched" tires for the C-10.

Just my $0.02.