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Posted by chief
- April 29, 2011, 14:49:53 PMThere is a tire sizing page over on the website...
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/tiresizinginfo.html
Drifter 1500 tire sizes:
Front - 130/90-16 67H
Rear - 150/80-16 71H
Drifter 800:
Front - 130/90-16 BS
Rear - 140/90-16 BS
Looks like the Shinko 777 has the correct sizes for the drifter... don't forget the tubes...
Posted by Troll
- April 29, 2011, 13:10:05 PMThe link shows only one size, mt 90 16... this is about a 5.00x16 and is suitable for older H-Ds, not a 1500 Drifter. You need a 150-80-16 for the rear of the Drifter, which translates to about a 6.50x16
Posted by chief
- April 29, 2011, 12:34:29 PMGood luck on finding a 1500 at that price with or without transport!
Shinko apparently bought the bike tire business from Yokohama tires (oem on Yamaha?? as I recall) ... from what I have heard, they are pretty good tires and less expensive than many others. Don't expect to get high mileage out of them... ie 5 or 6K seems to be the life expectancy. There was a recall on one model but that is resolved and didn't include the 240's I don't think.
Posted by Doc_V
- April 29, 2011, 12:23:58 PMHello all,
New member here and hopefully soon to be new owner of a Drifter 1500. I was just curious if anyone has any experience with the Shinko Classic 240 tires, or Shinko tires in general? If so, what are your thoughts?
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/shinko-classic-240-whitewall-rear-tire/369-874111.aspx
Thanks much!
Doc_V
P.S. Looking for a Drifter 1500 if anyone knows of any good deals around $3500-$4000 total, which would include any expenses to get it to Northern California as well. ... Cheers!