Shinko E270 Tyre Pressure
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Shinko E270 Tyre Pressure
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
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
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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!
I didn’t see any E270 tires, just the Super Classic 270 series.
I would go with what’s stamped on your sidewalls!
Last edited by GOGOBECK; 08-23-2019 at 08:10 AM.
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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
I've emailed them
This was one of the reference threads https://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=179394
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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...
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...
Last edited by Tom84FXST; 08-23-2019 at 08:16 AM.
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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!
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!
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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 will to give up function for form...
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 will to give up function for form...
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
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