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My SR777
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The other thing is, life is about taking chances. If you don't take the chance, you'll never really know, now will you? If you haven't tried something, you really don't have anything to say about it, least of all with any credibility. Did you know riding motorcycles is inherently dangerous? With that being the case, you should send me your bike, and I'll make sure it is disposed of properly!
Does buying a cheaper tire vs an expensive tire mean one is more quality than the other? Not a chance even though the majority of people might think so using the adage "You get what you pay for." Manufacturers are familiar with this and will often jack up their prices even on inferior goods. My front tire, the Shinko SR777 in the size I chose retails for $219.95 where an American Elite in the same size retails for $226.87. Both tires can be had for much less if you shop around, so which one is higher quality? Well, I aim to find out! I paid $89.95 for the Shinko with free shipping. The American Elite is a hard rubber compound so the grip is questionable. The same for the Commanders. Sure, the mileage is there, but will it grip as well as a softer tire compound? My opinion, no! But with every tire you need to learn it's limitations and ride within it. I've already been deliberately pushing the Shinko beyond the way I usually ride to find out it's limitations. This far, it is proving itself to be a safe reliable tire so it may be an alternative.
The other thing is, life is about taking chances. If you don't take the chance, you'll never really know, now will you? If you haven't tried something, you really don't have anything to say about it, least of all with any credibility. Did you know riding motorcycles is inherently dangerous? With that being the case, you should send me your bike, and I'll make sure it is disposed of properly!
The other thing is, life is about taking chances. If you don't take the chance, you'll never really know, now will you? If you haven't tried something, you really don't have anything to say about it, least of all with any credibility. Did you know riding motorcycles is inherently dangerous? With that being the case, you should send me your bike, and I'll make sure it is disposed of properly!
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Wow, you're really taking that to the extreme and in a totally different direction. OP's post is about waiting until the very last minute to get a new tire, not whatever tire brand or price point you're rambling on about. Take that holier than thou ego somewhere else.
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From: The mountains of SW Virginia
Originally Posted by Tee⋁17895968
I knew I needed a tire but at the riding season got short, fast! She was with me in October too.
This is the second time I've actually done this but sometimes you're busy.... Last month it got squirrelly when I got caught in rain coming home.
Oh well!
This is the second time I've actually done this but sometimes you're busy.... Last month it got squirrelly when I got caught in rain coming home.
Oh well!
Even my old tire probably could have withstood another 500 miles but I had a new tire just sitting there, so I changed it. (6/28/2014)
