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I thought I would try them on my 03 wing. All was well at first, they seemed to grip good, although I am not a real agressive rider and I slow down in the rain. At 5000 miles the front delaminated so I will be replacing with Stones (good timing on the July 4th sale). I thought I could detect some minor cupping during my last few pre ride inspections but I thought what the heck, almost every tire I have used on the wing has cupped somewhat later in it's life. I was not prepared for what happened today. I was on the way home from work, about 2 or 3 miles from home when I noticed a steady thump or bump coming from what I thought was the front tire. I slowed down to a snail's pace to limp it on home and the slower I went the worse it got, the bars would shake almost to the point of a tank slapper, especially on a turn. I kept it very slow so as not to lose control and got home safely. The front tire is toast with bulges and soft spots all the way around. Yes the pressure was good. Anyway, no more Shinkos for me.
I thought I would try them on my 03 wing. All was well at first, they seemed to grip good, although I am not a real agressive rider and I slow down in the rain. At 5000 miles the front delaminated so I will be replacing with Stones (good timing on the July 4th sale). I thought I could detect some minor cupping during my last few pre ride inspections but I thought what the heck, almost every tire I have used on the wing has cupped somewhat later in it's life. I was not prepared for what happened today. I was on the way home from work, about 2 or 3 miles from home when I noticed a steady thump or bump coming from what I thought was the front tire. I slowed down to a snail's pace to limp it on home and the slower I went the worse it got, the bars would shake almost to the point of a tank slapper, especially on a turn. I kept it very slow so as not to lose control and got home safely. The front tire is toast with bulges and soft spots all the way around. Yes the pressure was good. Anyway, no more Shinkos for me.