I recently bought the Shinkos and like them a lot better compared to the 404s. I don't know enough of the technical stuff to explain why but something just feels better to me.
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Dunlop D404 Tires
- Thread starter bwringer
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If you ride them and not let them sit around and rot they won't rot.
Crikey, I hope everyone realizes this thread is nearly 7 years old... 
Anyhoo, here's my current $0.02 on tires:
1) I've installed somewhere between 12 and 15 sets of Avon RoadRiders (on my bike and on bikes belonging to friends) and I've never even seen a cracked one. I'm not saying it didn't happen -- the photos exist and are clear -- but the problem is an isolated one. (please, read up on statistics a bit...) I continue to install and highly recommend Avon RoadRiders.
If the screaming about cracking bugs you, buy whatever makes you happy... it's your bike. I wish Avon paid me a commission and/or gave me free tires, but so far nada...
2) For the sake of Truth and Science, my GS850 is currently wearing a set of Shinko 230 Tourmasters as an experiment, and so far I like them a lot. I've only got about 1,000 miles on them, but they handle and stick very well. Those of you attending the Brown County rally next week can observe a firsthand demonstration of Shinko 230s under stress...
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I'll wear 'em out as fast as I can and report back, but it will take a few months at least to gather data on tread life and handling as the Shinkos wear. One of the most distinctive and unusual things about the Avon RoadRiders is that they remain wonderfully neutral and consistent in feel all the way to the bitter end. If the Shinkos can duplicate this, I may have a new budget favorite...
As for the Dunlop 404s, I wasn't at all happy with the short life and the horrific handling that developed when they were near the end. I abuse the hell out of my motorcycle tires, so YMMV and you will probably never notice a problem. If they make you happy, great. They're not too expensive, very widely available, and reasonably sticky. The tread pattern looks more correct on a vintage bike, if you're the sort who worries about such things.
Anyhoo, here's my current $0.02 on tires:
1) I've installed somewhere between 12 and 15 sets of Avon RoadRiders (on my bike and on bikes belonging to friends) and I've never even seen a cracked one. I'm not saying it didn't happen -- the photos exist and are clear -- but the problem is an isolated one. (please, read up on statistics a bit...) I continue to install and highly recommend Avon RoadRiders.
If the screaming about cracking bugs you, buy whatever makes you happy... it's your bike. I wish Avon paid me a commission and/or gave me free tires, but so far nada...
2) For the sake of Truth and Science, my GS850 is currently wearing a set of Shinko 230 Tourmasters as an experiment, and so far I like them a lot. I've only got about 1,000 miles on them, but they handle and stick very well. Those of you attending the Brown County rally next week can observe a firsthand demonstration of Shinko 230s under stress...
:twistedevil:I'll wear 'em out as fast as I can and report back, but it will take a few months at least to gather data on tread life and handling as the Shinkos wear. One of the most distinctive and unusual things about the Avon RoadRiders is that they remain wonderfully neutral and consistent in feel all the way to the bitter end. If the Shinkos can duplicate this, I may have a new budget favorite...
As for the Dunlop 404s, I wasn't at all happy with the short life and the horrific handling that developed when they were near the end. I abuse the hell out of my motorcycle tires, so YMMV and you will probably never notice a problem. If they make you happy, great. They're not too expensive, very widely available, and reasonably sticky. The tread pattern looks more correct on a vintage bike, if you're the sort who worries about such things.
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Hmm... Shinko, eh? Looks to be darn good price for V-rated, and they have the biggie 130/90's. Me likey.Thanks!
Frank, a 130 is too wide for the stock ST wheel. Even a 120 is pushing the size threshold. Be careful.
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