[ommoran]

So I had a chance to try out the Shinko 705s at the Touratech Rally last week. Honestly, they're great - with the immensely capable ATAS, it performed better than my former 650 V-Strom with K60 Scouts by a long mile. I never once felt like the tire wasn't able to handle what I was pushing it to do, but being a newb I wasn't pushing it to do much.

Thanks again, everyone!

 

[rustynut2]

Please keep me/us informed to the mileage, not that km stuff lol

 

[ommoran]

Please keep me/us informed to the mileage, not that km stuff lol

Well, a handy tip is that in Windows, you can do lots of different conversions with the included calculator, including kilometers to miles. Same with the Android calculator, if I recall. Siri is of course too pretty, so you have to download another app.

I mention this because I often do such calculations to participate in discussions on this and other sites.

The easy conversion is that there are 1.6 KM in each mile. So, 5 miles is 8 KM.

 

[rustynut2]

 

[Cuchulainn]

Well, a handy tip is that in Windows, you can do lots of different conversions with the included calculator, including kilometers to miles. Same with the Android calculator, if I recall.

You recall correctly. Android calculator does have that conversion functionality. Of course Hey Google or Hey Bixby, how many miles is 9,000 kilometers works as well

 

[BumpyRider]

Put mine on today. They are stiff buggers and difficult to install.

 

[BumpyRider]

Just got back from a 50 mile ride; these tires are very different feeling vs the stock AX41T. They have changed the bike, one negative and 2 positive.

Sluggish or slow turning ability is the first thing I noticed. The nimble, quick, easy steering is no longer there. Its like the tires have 2x the gyroscopic effect resisting altering of direction.

Also, the bike feels much more stable with less affinity to change its line or position.

Last thing is they soak up road dip cracks and bumps way better. Its like the bike has been given a minor suspension upgrade of some sort.

Overall, a solid net positive IMO and I like them, especially if you consider the cost.

Wet and cold will take time to get feedback on.

 

[AT-Dragon]

I have been wanting to replace my OEM Karoo Streets for a while, and I've now hit 8,000 km / 5,000 mi, so I thought the time was right. Plus, I'm going to Touratech in a couple of weeks.

Of course, tires are impossible to source. My first choice because of all the hubbub were Dunlop's Trailmax Missions - back-ordered everywhere. Congratulations, Dunlop, it took one swing to get into ADV relevance. My next choice was a tire I'd had before - Heidenau K60 Scouts, or the new Rangers. Just like the TMMs, they are as rare as unicorn farts.

Really, in all cases, it was often one of the tires that was sold out, sometimes both, but generally one. Very odd.

Anyway, I bit the bullet and went with everyone's Japanese designed Korean made favourite, the Shinko 705s. The amount of raving these get is amazing. I understand that they wear, which is good, as I want a long wearing tire as I do commute on the bike. They aren't terribly noisy. They were a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the Micheline Anakee Adventures.

So how bad a choice did I make? Are they 90/10s dressed up as 50/50? I was hoping for 70/30 or better, so did I make a poor choice? Enquiring minds want to know.

In Shinko I like the 805’s & 700’s
Kenda big block & k270
None of the above last very long but at the cost they really can’t be beat..

But still IMO the best is the Trailmax missions and a close second the Tractionator..

 

[BWilly]

You called it. Tires right now are whatever is available. I hadhese on my KLR but replaced them with Continental tkc 80s. If the shinko 804-805 was available, they are better for off road and comparable to the tkc 80 but are subject to his side slip due to the knobby pattern.

I had them on my KLR as well, and liked them for street use but not so much off road. I have 804/805’s on my AT now, and they seem ok but haven’t been off road yet.

 

[Ruff rider]

What I like most about the 705's is how they hang in there in sharpcurve twistys. I have never been afraid of them dishing out. They grip the road. I have rode right behind good riders on sport bikes and goldwings and I actually push them up to my limit of a 100. I only have 8,000 miles on them now but will probably change them next year because of age.

Enjoy the Ride
Ruff Rider

 

[ATDiver]

I don't do much gravel, mostly sealed country roads . I've done the Molesworth Station a couple of times (look it up ) 5 hrs two up at up to 120 kph in some places . No issues with the 705s