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15-11-2005, 02:23pm
Nasty stuff there Maj, didnt realize you were running the 180 and not the 190! Hopefully the new tyre will sort things out for you.
I recently had Motor Trade Machinist or Micks Tyres [07-3818 1208] as everyone knows him, fit a pair of Shinko 003's to evaluate for regular road use as I have only ever run the rear with a Bridgie front for the Drags.
Mick has 32 years of Motorcycle Racing tyre experience which he doesnt mind sharing, unfortunately that meant I payed for that education by having to be there for 6 hours. Apart from the extended time being there I highly recommend Mick and he wont steer you wrong when it comes to tyres, just dont expect it to happen quickly and for a comfortable seat in an Air-conditioned Lounge!
One thing he did mention to note here was that the tyres age definately has an affect on its performance, especially with the stickier rubber and he reccommends looking for the freshest batch available for critical applications like the Turbo bikes.
Initial impressions they are good with one down side to note, steering is slightly slower and heavier but the levels of grip and its ability to hold a line are far greater than the standard Bridgestones! If anyone is interested I will update later on down the track.
I would be interested to hear what everyone else is paying for them across Australia and how Mick compares.
Tyre Prices [Fitted]
Rear R003 - $161
Front U003 - $125
Rear U003 - $171
Shayne
<i>Edited by: aBUSa at: 15/11/05 7:38 pm
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I recently had Motor Trade Machinist or Micks Tyres [07-3818 1208] as everyone knows him, fit a pair of Shinko 003's to evaluate for regular road use as I have only ever run the rear with a Bridgie front for the Drags.
Mick has 32 years of Motorcycle Racing tyre experience which he doesnt mind sharing, unfortunately that meant I payed for that education by having to be there for 6 hours. Apart from the extended time being there I highly recommend Mick and he wont steer you wrong when it comes to tyres, just dont expect it to happen quickly and for a comfortable seat in an Air-conditioned Lounge!
One thing he did mention to note here was that the tyres age definately has an affect on its performance, especially with the stickier rubber and he reccommends looking for the freshest batch available for critical applications like the Turbo bikes.
Initial impressions they are good with one down side to note, steering is slightly slower and heavier but the levels of grip and its ability to hold a line are far greater than the standard Bridgestones! If anyone is interested I will update later on down the track.
I would be interested to hear what everyone else is paying for them across Australia and how Mick compares.
Tyre Prices [Fitted]
Rear R003 - $161
Front U003 - $125
Rear U003 - $171
Shayne
<i>Edited by: aBUSa at: 15/11/05 7:38 pm
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