Shinko 777's
#11
11-20-2014, 12:12 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Its true.
I ran a 777 a few years ago, awesome grip, probably the best tire I've ran in the rain, but I only got 4000mi before I swapped to a new one. could have maybe got another 500mi out of it.
I ran a 777 a few years ago, awesome grip, probably the best tire I've ran in the rain, but I only got 4000mi before I swapped to a new one. could have maybe got another 500mi out of it.
#12
11-20-2014, 12:21 PM
Personally, I'm not a skinny front tire guy, but, man, that bike is flat frikkin' gorgeous.
Well done, dude, well done.
Oh, btw, thanks for the link with the specifics of all the work you did! That's incredible, and very, very helpful for anyone contemplating similar work on their bikes. Thanks a bunch!
So...obligatory questions: How do you like the FatCat? That's what I'm considering as well. Ever have a dyno run?
Well done, dude, well done.
Oh, btw, thanks for the link with the specifics of all the work you did! That's incredible, and very, very helpful for anyone contemplating similar work on their bikes. Thanks a bunch!
So...obligatory questions: How do you like the FatCat? That's what I'm considering as well. Ever have a dyno run?
Last edited by IdahoHacker; 11-20-2014 at 12:30 PM.
#13
11-20-2014, 12:39 PM
#15
11-20-2014, 06:08 PM
#16
11-20-2014, 07:12 PM
Road Master
#17
11-20-2014, 10:03 PM
Forget that; I got 8k out of my first one up front (while running Darkside in the rear) and wore out the panels instead of the center. (It's how we ride)
I'm on my second, a rear running up front (double Darkside) and it's wearing even better.
Now, at about $83.00 shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore, that's just about $10 for a thousand VERY sticky miles, scraping boards virtually every corner.
I might even try the whitewall next time...!
I'm on my second, a rear running up front (double Darkside) and it's wearing even better.
Now, at about $83.00 shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore, that's just about $10 for a thousand VERY sticky miles, scraping boards virtually every corner.
I might even try the whitewall next time...!
#18
11-21-2014, 03:17 AM
Road Warrior
#19
11-21-2014, 08:18 PM
Thanks to all for the compliments, as always they are very much appreciated. I pretty much went with the Shinko's because I wanted white walls, and as far as I know Shinko is the only manufacture that had the rear tire to fit my stock rear 17" rim. Also these tires, tubes, and rim strips were cheaper than the single rear Dunlop 180 that I was thinking of replacing with another Dunlop 180.
I bought the tires from Chaparral Motorsports, they were the only ones I could find for a fair price that were in stock http://www.chaparral-racing.com/
Better prices but out of stock
Motorcycle Superstore http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
Tubes & Rim strips:
New Castle Harley-Davidson https://shop.newcastlehd.com/
When I first joined this forum there was another member that had a list of all his modifications with the part numbers, I also thought it was helpful if your looking for the same part they used, so I did the same. Also cuts down on the personal messages for parts and part numbers that I used.
As far as the D&D FatCat:
Better prices but out of stock
Motorcycle Superstore http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
Tubes & Rim strips:
New Castle Harley-Davidson https://shop.newcastlehd.com/
Personally, I'm not a skinny front tire guy, but, man, that bike is flat frikkin' gorgeous.
Well done, dude, well done.
Oh, btw, thanks for the link with the specifics of all the work you did! That's incredible, and very, very helpful for anyone contemplating similar work on their bikes. Thanks a bunch!
So...obligatory questions: How do you like the FatCat? That's what I'm considering as well. Ever have a dyno run?
Well done, dude, well done.
Oh, btw, thanks for the link with the specifics of all the work you did! That's incredible, and very, very helpful for anyone contemplating similar work on their bikes. Thanks a bunch!
So...obligatory questions: How do you like the FatCat? That's what I'm considering as well. Ever have a dyno run?
As far as the D&D FatCat:
I guess I would have to say I'm one of the ones that doesn't care for the Thunderheader. I don't like the three piece heat shields that only partially cover the head pipes.
The D&D FatCat looks like a cleaner set up because they have two head pipe heat shields, one continuous shield that covers the head pipe from the head to the collector on each head pipe. The only exposed joints on the D&D FatCat are right where the collector and baffle connect.
Also The D&D FatCat's head pipes are much closer to equal length then the Thunderheader. I don't understand why the Thunderheader has a longer rear cylinder head pipe, usually you would want equal length head pipes so the cylinders can be more balanced and breath the same.
When I was looking for an exhaust set up I wanted it all, fit, finish, and performance. I looked at all the 2 into 1's (January 2006) and in my "opinion" the D&D FatCat was one of the better quality set ups out there.
The D&D FatCat looks like a cleaner set up because they have two head pipe heat shields, one continuous shield that covers the head pipe from the head to the collector on each head pipe. The only exposed joints on the D&D FatCat are right where the collector and baffle connect.
Also The D&D FatCat's head pipes are much closer to equal length then the Thunderheader. I don't understand why the Thunderheader has a longer rear cylinder head pipe, usually you would want equal length head pipes so the cylinders can be more balanced and breath the same.
When I was looking for an exhaust set up I wanted it all, fit, finish, and performance. I looked at all the 2 into 1's (January 2006) and in my "opinion" the D&D FatCat was one of the better quality set ups out there.
#20
11-21-2014, 08:31 PM
Thanks for the replies! Appreciate it!
You know, a tech I know strongly recommended the Thunderheader. So, when I had the chance, I talked to a highly respected HD engine builder/tuner. And by "highly respected" I mean multiple NHRA records, and a few speed records at Bonneville. Here's what he told me about Thunderheaders:
"They were designed decades ago to match with Evo engines. All they've done since as engines have changed is change the mounting brackets".
I'm not an HD engine expert and I'm not a builder, so I can't verify that, but...
You know, a tech I know strongly recommended the Thunderheader. So, when I had the chance, I talked to a highly respected HD engine builder/tuner. And by "highly respected" I mean multiple NHRA records, and a few speed records at Bonneville. Here's what he told me about Thunderheaders:
"They were designed decades ago to match with Evo engines. All they've done since as engines have changed is change the mounting brackets".
I'm not an HD engine expert and I'm not a builder, so I can't verify that, but...