Shinko E270 Tyre Pressure
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From: Moneta, Virginia
Yep - That's along the lines I was thinking
TBH I've got the Road King for serious riding so this won't see speeds above 50/60 and more often less ... just for tootling around
I realise there is a compromise using these but I'm OK with that - they seem to grip well in the dry at least
TBH I've got the Road King for serious riding so this won't see speeds above 50/60 and more often less ... just for tootling around
I realise there is a compromise using these but I'm OK with that - they seem to grip well in the dry at least
When a friend of mine went from stock Goodyears to Dunlop 402s on his 78 Super Glide, he didnt make it but a few miles before crushing the lower staggered dual pipe. The tire just allowed the bike to lean further!
You shouldnt have any issue with running those Shinkos, you will find yourself running lower speeds, naturally.
Youre all in on the look... and the bike looks great! I dig it the most.
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From: Bedford UK
I agree it seems low - but bearing in mind the max pressure is 41 on the sidewall and my reference comes from other forums etc
The website doesn't list a pressure ... as these are a 50/60's design the old manuals for shovels etc specified much lower pressures than we run today
The website doesn't list a pressure ... as these are a 50/60's design the old manuals for shovels etc specified much lower pressures than we run today
As for the design of those tyres, don't be fooled. They are modern tyres designed to look like old ones, which is not the same thing. I've been riding since the '60s and owned Harleys since the '70s and have used similar looking tyres 'back in the day'. Be assured, you do not want to ride on tyres actually designed back then! Forget wet-weather riding (and being able to brake hard with wet brakes), welcome into your world regular punctures and get accustomed to carrying a jack, spare tube plus puncture repair kit and suitable toolkit for removing the rear wheel on the side of the road, that being the one which most often punctures.
You live in the modern world, so take advice from current riders!
I recommend you ignore those other forums, as you are being misled! The sidewall is closer to the pressures I would expect.
As for the design of those tyres, don't be fooled. They are modern tyres designed to look like old ones, which is not the same thing. I've been riding since the '60s and owned Harleys since the '70s and have used similar looking tyres 'back in the day'. Be assured, you do not want to ride on tyres actually designed back then! Forget wet-weather riding (and being able to brake hard with wet brakes), welcome into your world regular punctures and get accustomed to carrying a jack, spare tube plus puncture repair kit and suitable toolkit for removing the rear wheel on the side of the road, that being the one which most often punctures.
You live in the modern world, so take advice from current riders!
As for the design of those tyres, don't be fooled. They are modern tyres designed to look like old ones, which is not the same thing. I've been riding since the '60s and owned Harleys since the '70s and have used similar looking tyres 'back in the day'. Be assured, you do not want to ride on tyres actually designed back then! Forget wet-weather riding (and being able to brake hard with wet brakes), welcome into your world regular punctures and get accustomed to carrying a jack, spare tube plus puncture repair kit and suitable toolkit for removing the rear wheel on the side of the road, that being the one which most often punctures.
You live in the modern world, so take advice from current riders!
I too have been riding since the 70's and admit I'm fairly new to Harleys but not new to old / new bikes with old / new technology
I just asked for advice from people using these - I thought it might be contentious but hey ho
I've had another response off an actual user who is running 20 in the rear and had no issues - and another who is on his 2nd rear running 25 - again no issues other than relatively short lifespan
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From: WACO
My Duo Glide manual says . Solo Rider. Front=20 psi. Rear =24 psi. But. That is for 1964. I am running Shinko E-270s on my Pan. 30 psi in rear. Front looks new. Rear is wearing quickly. Soft rubber compound. I am going back to Avon Speedmaster on rear after this Shinko wears out.
My Duo Glide manual says . Solo Rider. Front=20 psi. Rear =24 psi. But. That is for 1964. I am running Shinko E-270s on my Pan. 30 psi in rear. Front looks new. Rear is wearing quickly. Soft rubber compound. I am going back to Avon Speedmaster on rear after this Shinko wears out.
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From: Ohio
As far a new technology, my Shovel buddies will argue to the death if you mention 40-42 pounds of air pressure on a bagger, they always revert back to Pan and early Shovel bias ply tires running at 15 psi as their reference. They do currently run older style Dunlops now but 20 psi max, out of respect for the old dudes I'll let it go and say a 800-900 lb bagger with low tire pressure is noticeable to only get "you yuppies don't need that much pressure"
Moral of the story, technology changes, modern tires are round now.
Moral of the story, technology changes, modern tires are round now.
Last edited by 1997bagger; Aug 24, 2019 at 07:26 AM.
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From: South Carolina
I think you are are running these tires too low. Low pressure equals excess tire squirm, and that means heat.
You should be using the tire pressure recommended in the owners manual for the bike.
If the tire manufacturers max pressure is lower than the motorcycle manufacturers recommended pressure then the tire is not suitable for the bike.
You should be using the tire pressure recommended in the owners manual for the bike.
If the tire manufacturers max pressure is lower than the motorcycle manufacturers recommended pressure then the tire is not suitable for the bike.
