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Old 02-23-2019, 06:28 AM
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They are inexpensive, however the 2 777's I purchased performed very well.
 
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They are inexpensive, however the 2 777's I purchased performed very well.
How are they for traction compared to a Metzeler 880? I mean coming off the line, hard acceleration... Are they a sticky tire? My *** is a little small so I don't get the traction I like.. 160 lbs..
 
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How are they for traction compared to a Metzeler 880? I mean coming off the line, hard acceleration... Are they a sticky tire? My *** is a little small so I don't get the traction I like.. 160 lbs..
Looking for that look into Avon's, best around tire I've ever used on a harley. If tractions the big issue their sport bike series should be very appealing to you.
 
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Just Say AVON Cobra, or go to the dark side.
 
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Shinko 777s are cheap, sticky tires. Many riders who bought them like how they perform but they don't last long and they are very heavy.
Yep, I went thru 2 sets on a modified V-Star 1100. They don't last long, had good grip. Pushed them to 110mph on multiple occasions and they did stay together. Don't think I will put them on my Shovel, not sure why it just don't seem right . . . ?
 
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I had them on my sporty and pushed them over 110 mph many times. They had great traction, I really have nothing negative to say. I also currently run one on the front of my 81' fxwg .
 
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If your around motorcycles much you know they have a bad reputation. Buddy of mine bought a set and swore by them for a couple years, then he faced reality and swore at them.
I want the look on my 71 flh, so I bought some. Haven't ridden it yet, but I know......
 
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Idk, easy solution is to not purchase anything if there is doubt! You don't have to be around anything long to find that out.
 
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Just so no one is confused.. My question about the Shinko's are not for my shovel..... I don't beat the **** out of that bike... My Evo on the other hand is in a totally different Church Pew.
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Just so no one is confused.. My question about the Shinko's are not for my shovel..... I don't beat the **** out of that bike... My Evo on the other hand is in a totally different Church Pew.
All the more reason to look at Avon's over a few bucks saved, anything like me you'll go through a set of cheap tires in a season easy maybe sooner. Don't pan out when you have to change them mid/late summer.
 
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