Afternoon

Recently put a set of Shinko E270's on the FLSTN and wonder what tyre pressures people who are running these are using ?

I'm at 22 front 20 rear .... I've seen people recommend lower but just wondered if anyone on here had any real life experience?

Thanks

Simon

 

They sound way too low IMHO. My real life experience of over 50 years riding is that your source of reference should either be Shinko's own data/website or your owners manual. Correct pressure is likely to be around 40psi.

 

I agree with grb... check the manufacturers web site, they should have a specifications page... I usually run the max psi listed or just a lb or two under max psi.

 

I agree it seems low - but bearing in mind the max pressure is 41 on the sidewall and my reference comes from other forums etc

The website doesn't list a pressure ... as these are a 50/60's design the old manuals for shovels etc specified much lower pressures than we run today

 

Shinkotireusa.com has spec charts for the “Super Classic 270” some are 33 max psi, some are 41 & 42 psi, depending on tire size. It appears all of the 16” tires are 33 max psi.

I didn’t see any E270 tires, just the Super Classic 270 series.

I would go with what’s stamped on your sidewalls!

 

Yep - I got it incorrect - 33psi max

I've emailed them

This was one of the reference threads https://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=179394

 

If you look at an old manuals when those type tires were used, they ran 12-15 PSI and many people are doing that now with vintage bikes....

My understanding is those tires are bad to "hop" if you get over 30 psi...

Cool look but I don't think those tires are up to the task of running 70-80 mph all day with those lower pressures...

All depends if you are willing to give up function for form...

 

This was one of the reference threads https://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=179394[/QUOTE]

I don’t think I’d ever use a spec from a 1950’s product and apply it to a 2019 product! Sounds silly at best and potentially dangerous!

 

Yep - That's along the lines I was thinking

TBH I've got the Road King for serious riding so this won't see speeds above 50/60 and more often less ... just for tootling around

I realise there is a compromise using these but I'm OK with that - they seem to grip well in the dry at least

 

I hear you - they aren't exactly 2019 technology though