http://www.bikebandit.com/product/13....mc_id=1031351

What do you guys think about these tires for the 929, or just in general? I've had them in the past on the Katana and to be honest, there's not much weight difference in the two bikes but the power difference is TOTALY different. I wonder how well they would do/hold up? I'm a moderate rider; I like to ride better than to just hit the twisties.

Would you put 'em on yours?

 

I say give them a try. My first reaction was, "Don't buy Chinese tires" but after 2 minutes of research they are Japanese tires that are built in a factory in South Korea. I used a sport-touring tire this last summer and had no problem getting the edges hot, but not the kind of abuse a few laps at the track would cause.

Edit - I didn't realize how cheap those are (price). If they suck you can just use them as engine stands in the garage, or a nice planter for the wife, haha.

 

$167 for both tires is one helluva deal if you ask me but I don't want to sacrifice safety either. Like I said, I had Shinko's on the Katana and for the way that I ride and the area that I live in, they did wonderful. The way I look at it is like this......if they do good, then I could get two sets for the cost of one "good set" and be waaaaaay ahead of the game. If they do bad........I've got some fun times coming at the drag strip.

 

i have a set of advance on mine and they work just fine no issues from me but im not Rossi

 

great post!

 

not sure about on a 929 but i have two buddys that run these on thier bikes one on a 05 yamaha r1 and the other a 04 gsx-r 600 and they both like them especially the price

 

Established in 1946, the Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan that today has become a burgeoning manufacture of rubber products.

In 1998 the Shinko Group purchased the motorcycle tire technology and molds from Yokohama Rubber Co., and began production of these products under the Shinko Tire brand. With manufacturing based in South Korea and design based in Japan, the company has seamlessly combined Japanese engineering and design principles with South Korean production and quality control standards. Today Shinko Tires produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tires per month.
In the United States Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. With a strong foothold on the power sports market, and with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA-in conjunction with WPS-is proud to bring you the Shinko line of Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off road, and Dual sport tires.

On going testing in the USA and R & D at Shinko Tire's factory means a continuous path of exciting tires to meet the need of today's riders. Shinko Tires and WPS are here to serve your needs.

 

I've ridden 2 sets of these tires. Here's some pics of my 2nd set which needs replaced. They are a good value for the money hands down.

I've noticed sometimes they get a little squirly but so does any tire in the wrong conditions. Overall though it's a good street tire.