Anyone else used these on the FJR?shinko raven 009 is cheap and good rubber
[additional:] How about the Bridgestone T-30 Evo's?
Anyone else used these on the FJR?shinko raven 009 is cheap and good rubber
Curious as to what type of riding you normally do? Touring/Flower Sniffing, Commuting, Aggressive Twisties. How is the grip, wet performance?? Inquiring minds need to know. 😁Been using the Shinko Raven 009 on my '06 since 2017. I got over 14K on the rear before changing and got over 16K on the front (170 lbs and only ride solo).
Well since I live in NJ there are limited opportunities for aggressive twisties, but to the best extent possible I try to keep it off the straight roads. Two touring trips a year to NH to get the best of New England. Never had any issues with grip, although I'm not a knee scraper. Some wet (no issues) riding without incident, but since I don't need the bike for commuting, I can be a fair weather rider.Curious as to what type of riding you normally do? Touring/Flower Sniffing, Commuting, Aggressive Twisties. How is the grip, wet performance?? Inquiring minds need to know. 😁
Old Jeep I'll be interested to hear your review on those Roadsports, because I want to go to a stickier tire for my Bandit 12, (since I now have a better long-distance bike in the FJR)....I put some much stickier feeling Dunlop road sports on last night, but I don't expect them to last for more than 5k.
So far so good. I put them on last night and scuffed them up a little with a scrub sponge. Put about 40 miles on them today around the lake roads. Didn't push real hard, but they seemed to warm up pretty quick even with a 55F air temp. So, good enough for now and cost about $200 for the pair.Old Jeep I'll be interested to hear your review on those Roadsports, because I want to go to a stickier tire for my Bandit 12, (since I now have a better long-distance bike in the FJR)
I just spooned on a set (RS4 - no GT designation) and am leaving on an 8,000km trip in 2 weeks, which may be a mistake as I have no idea how long these tires will last. I can tell you that after 800km they seem to handle very well.Anyone that has experience with the Dunlop road smart 4 gt on the fjr?
I ran a set of 009 Ravens and really liked them. Like @RaYzerman said, the front lasted for forever. The rear lasted less than 9,000km.Anyone else used these on the FJR?
[additional:] How about the Bridgestone T-30 Evo's?
Then we will be able to compare. I did order a GT version and will a 2 week trip this summer too.I just spooned on a set (RS4 - no GT designation) and am leaving on an 8,000km trip in 2 weeks, which may be a mistake as I have no idea how long these tires will last. I can tell you that after 800km they seem to handle very well.
I will report back to The Forum after June 14.
Haynes
I looked up the Dunlop RS4 which I ordered, there is no GT version for Dunlop's Roadsmart. They stress that GT is not needed on the web site. I assume you are speaking of another brandThen we will be able to compare. I did order a GT version and will a 2 week trip this summer too.
I looked up the Dunlop RS4 which I ordered, there is no GT version for Dunlop's Roadsmart. They stress that GT is not needed on the web site. I assume you are speaking of another brand