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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 06:48 AM
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Recently put a set of Shinko E270's on the FLSTN and wonder what tyre pressures people who are running these are using ?

I'm at 22 front 20 rear .... I've seen people recommend lower but just wondered if anyone on here had any real life experience?

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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 07:18 AM
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They sound way too low IMHO. My real life experience of over 50 years riding is that your source of reference should either be Shinko's own data/website or your owners manual. Correct pressure is likely to be around 40psi.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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I agree with grb... check the manufacturers web site, they should have a specifications page... I usually run the max psi listed or just a lb or two under max psi.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 08:00 AM
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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
 
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Shinkotireusa.com has spec charts for the “Super Classic 270” some are 33 max psi, some are 41 & 42 psi, depending on tire size. It appears all of the 16” tires are 33 max psi.

I didn’t see any E270 tires, just the Super Classic 270 series.

I would go with what’s stamped on your sidewalls!
 

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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 08:11 AM
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Yep - I got it incorrect - 33psi max

I've emailed them

This was one of the reference threads https://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=179394
 
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If you look at an old manuals when those type tires were used, they ran 12-15 PSI and many people are doing that now with vintage bikes....

My understanding is those tires are bad to "hop" if you get over 30 psi...

Cool look but I don't think those tires are up to the task of running 70-80 mph all day with those lower pressures...

All depends if you are willing to give up function for form...
 

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This was one of the reference threads https://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=179394[/QUOTE]

I don’t think I’d ever use a spec from a 1950’s product and apply it to a 2019 product! Sounds silly at best and potentially dangerous!
 
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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST
If you look at an old manuals when those type tires were used, they ran 12-15 PSI and many people are doing that now with vintage bikes....

My understanding is those tires are bad to "hop" if you get over 30 psi...

Cool look but I don't think those tires are up to the task of running 70-80 mph all day with those lower pressures...

All depends if you are will to give up function for form...
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
 
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Originally Posted by GOGOBECK

I don’t think I’d ever use a spec from a 1950’s product and apply it to a 2019 product! Sounds silly at best and potentially dangerous!
I hear you - they aren't exactly 2019 technology though
 
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