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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 10:13 PM
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Looking for a tire that looks right on the back of my 54 chopper without potentially causing my premature death. Are the Shinkos crap? Ive had the Avon Mark II and they look okay, I know the pickings are slim just hoping for some feedback from someone thats ridden on them. Not riding across country on this bike either.


 
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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Avon speed master are the one to use fresh date codes good mileage and handling

everything else is for trailer dollys the stupid people think they are just fine - reason so many collectible crashed bikes are available
 
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 08:28 AM
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check out the Firestone Deluxe Champion, and yes Shinko tires are garbage
 
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check out the Firestone Deluxe Champion, and yes Shinko tires are garbage

Thank you, I like the look of the Firestone
 
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 08:10 AM
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I have the Firestone Deluxe on my Flathead, she goes down the road just fine.

Shinko's, death wobble above 45 MPH on my Shovel, run far away.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 08:39 AM
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Have Firestones on my Panhead. Right tread design for a vintage bike. Handles fine although I don’t get the old girl much over 60.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 09:21 AM
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RE: OPs thread title.

“yes"
 
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I used the Shinko on the rear. Did not last long. Maybe two thousand miles. I have the Avon Speedmaster MK II on now.
 
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