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Hoolander2

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Shinko rear tire installed
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:03:35 AM »
I ordered a Shinko rear tire from Motorcycle Superstore.  It got here today.  I took the wheel to a local shop where they installed the new tire for ten bucks.  When I picked it up I asked if they'd balanced it and the fellow said no, that he had no way to balance a scooter tire.  But, he said the wheel weights should stay on since they were probably installed at the factory to balance just the wheel itself. 

I put it back on and went for a test ride this evening and it rides just a smooth as you please.  Took it as high as 140 kph.  ;)

Cost of tire was $41.99 -- free shipping since I ordered a few other small items to get it up over $75.00. 

To break the axle nut loose, I'm glad I had a half inch breaker bar. 

Man am I loving this scooter! 
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2010, 02:16:00 AM »
....sssswwweeeeet...

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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 05:50:05 AM »
140km/h, Mm you wild thing. There's more believe me. Yep, it's a real sweet machine.
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2010, 07:09:03 AM »
Cool Deal!
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2010, 01:09:55 PM »
$10 what a deal.  The local MC shop charged me $45 :'( to mount and balance a rear tire on the Scarabeo (carry in). I don't need a tire yet on the Xciting but expect to before summer is over.

100% agreement the X500 is a fine machine.  I love it.  ;D
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2010, 03:25:37 PM »
I got the pirelli diablo scooter tires I love them handle wet riding well and I have had my scoos speedometer pegged out several times and it rides awesome
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 02:57:32 AM »
I have been real curious to see the life span of the diablos. I have a few thou. on the vipers, and they still look new. No cupping, and almost 1/32" wear.
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 02:58:27 AM »
..these vipers seem not to wear at all...
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2010, 05:39:33 PM »
I have about 1500 mikes on mine and no signs of wear yet
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Re: Shinko rear tire installed
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2010, 12:58:04 AM »
From all I could find the Diablo's wear @ 11'000 km. I would like to see if it is true, or just repeated trash. (rear tire)
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