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Shinko E804/805 review


NeilW

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I installed Shinkos on my T7 and they were doing great until the Quad turned into me. I really like them for a mix of street and dirt.  Here is my review. 

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Shinko E-804 and E-805 Adventure Tires Review: We test these motorcycle tires on- and off-road at varying air pressures to...

 

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Interesting review. I would share your pavement comments, but the rear is horrible for side grip in loose gravel/sand/mud just like the original skorpions. Get it even a little bit sideways, and you either have to stay in the throttle and control the slide with steering, or get out of it right now. Plenty of forward traction though. I found the front reasonably good on gravel until about 50% worn, then I lost all confidence in it. I have about 6000kms on my set now (25% tread left), and they are coming off as soon as I find the time. Replacing them with a set of E-07+'s I happen to have, but will probably go with something like the Anakee Wild next time. I only use these type of tires for road/gravel riding as I run a 908RR/606 combo for serious offroading.

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1 hour ago, Canzvt said:

Interesting review. I would share your pavement comments, but the rear is horrible for side grip in loose gravel/sand/mud just like the original skorpions. Get it even a little bit sideways, and you either have to stay in the throttle and control the slide with steering, or get out of it right now. Plenty of forward traction though. I found the front reasonably good on gravel until about 50% worn, then I lost all confidence in it. I have about 6000kms on my set now (25% tread left), and they are coming off as soon as I find the time. Replacing them with a set of E-07+'s I happen to have, but will probably go with something like the Anakee Wild next time. I only use these type of tires for road/gravel riding as I run a 908RR/606 combo for serious offroading.

Hi Canzvt, Thanks for taking the time to read my review and reply. If that is you in the Avitar photo then it is quite obvious how we have two different experiences with the same tires. Stands to reason that if you are power sliding through the forests you have a different view of these tires. "Traveling" down the forest roads at 40-48km  aired down to 29psi front and back, they worked for me, at my age, confidence and comfort levels. Your mileage may vary 🙂

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11 minutes ago, NeilW said:

Hi Canzvt, Thanks for taking the time to read my review and reply. If that is you in the Avitar photo then it is quite obvious how we have two different experiences with the same tires. Stands to reason that if you are power sliding through the forests you have a different view of these tires. "Traveling" down the forest roads at 40-48km  aired down to 29psi front and back, they worked for me, at my age, confidence and comfort levels. Your mileage may vary 🙂

I WISH that was me in the Avatar. Simon Crafar on a priceless Britten (Ser #4) at Pukakohe, NZ.

I have been riding a long time, and am quite aggressive at time, but I respect and appreciate all riders, and their abilities, hence I liked your review, just didn't wholeheartedly agree as my experiences were different, hence I provided a different perspective. Keep riding and enjoying!

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36 minutes ago, Canzvt said:

I WISH that was me in the Avatar. Simon Crafar on a priceless Britten (Ser #4) at Pukakohe, NZ.

I have been riding a long time, and am quite aggressive at time, but I respect and appreciate all riders, and their abilities, hence I liked your review, just didn't wholeheartedly agree as my experiences were different, hence I provided a different perspective. Keep riding and enjoying!

I agree with your disagreeing. Everyone rides their T7 differently . I was at the premier of the Wyoming BDR movie. A packed house of riders interested in adventure riding. I was taken by surprise at the reaction of about 30% of the audience when the riders on the screen bobbled a bit or rode over rocky terrain etc and they gasped.  Things that I wouldn't even stop singing along with my tunes or chatting with my riding partners to ride over. And then there were the "heck no" outbursts at simple stuff.  When in a group I ride with the slowest rider to support them, if I am the slowest rider, then the faster folk get to wait for me at the next intersection...

 

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