Shinko Slicks

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  1. TheWood

    TheWood New Member

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    TheWood, Jan 24, 2012
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  2. Ryan Whittle

    Ryan Whittle Rider of Orange V-Twins

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    Even if I wasn't the Michelin rep, I wouldn't put those on my wheelbarrow.
     
    Ryan Whittle, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. Reckless

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    You race a wheelbarrow?????
     
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  4. *Jay*

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    Nevermind these guys, go ahead and take one for the team and try it out. Let us know how it went.
     
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  5. jcathie

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    No, just track days.
     
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  6. TheWood

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    ninja 250 ... wheelbarrow.. not that far off
     
    TheWood, Jan 25, 2012
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  7. Ryan Whittle

    Ryan Whittle Rider of Orange V-Twins

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    Honestly, there are a lot of pretty good tires out there for the Ninja 250. Both Michelin and Pirelli make a full blown race tire for that bike. Bridgestone makes a track day tire, and I believe Dunlop has at least a track day possibly a race tire for the bike.

    I would stick to a reputable tire company and run a DOT race or trackday tire. If it starts spitting rain you'll be in a better position than on a slick and at least with Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone, there is a tire guy at the track to help you with setup/pressures etc.

    Just my $0.02, you're results may vary.
     
    Ryan Whittle, Jan 25, 2012
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    Who's selling Bridgestone? Any contingency?
     
    tyson169, Jan 25, 2012
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  9. Schoey

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    Customer Reviews for Shinko Road Race Slick Rear Tire:

    Love that SLICK!!!
    It's the only tire I use on the street and track, great tire. No burn out on a good day of racing.

    ....so I wouldn't give this much merrit when road race slicks aren't street legal!
     
    Schoey, Jan 25, 2012
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  10. *Jay*

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    Most aftermarket exhausts aren't street legal, but guys use them on the street. The tire probably sucks imho, but that review may be true to the best of that consumers knowledge.
     
    *Jay*, Jan 26, 2012
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  11. Reckless

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    Western Powersports handled Bridgestone last year but I don't know if they are still bringing in the race tires.
     
    Reckless, Jan 26, 2012
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  12. Marbod

    Marbod Rubbin's racin' WMRC Exec

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    Here's a couple of pictures of Team Shinko from their top secret grip test:
     

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  13. dasein

    dasein WMRC 23

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    Wanna steer your Ninja 250 with the throttle like the big boys?
    Ride Shinko.
     
    dasein, Feb 4, 2012
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