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Slowride
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A quick tire review.

I have had the Shinko 009 Raven on two different Uly's that I have owned and I have pretty different experiences with them.

09 XB12XP
009/005 R/F
Stable in the corners
Good drop in
Solid in the rain
Confident and sticky from cold

10 XB12X
009/009 R/F
Seems skittish at speed
Good drop in
Squirmed in the rain
I could get the rear to slide out in the corners at any temp under moderately aggressive riding
skipped around on a cold morning

I completed a 500 mile road trip a month or so ago on my 10' X running mostly twisty Ozark 2 lane, but I decided to do some gravel and hard pack riding along with it.
The Uly did flawless on the rough roads and got me out the other side to nice two lane again and back to the house. A little later that week the bike had an electrical issue and I slowly fixed it during the last month.

So, flash forward to this weekend, I load up the bike to take it to the in-laws for some Thanksgiving week riding. When I get to the in-laws, I notice the rear tire is flat. After careful examination, I have at least 4 punctures (deep cuts) into the tire and several slashes into the tread. After spraying the tire down, I see to many holes to plug. So that kills the week of riding.

Summary,
I think the 009 is pretty good, high mileage tire that can hold on to it's internet reputation fairly well. My personal experience would suggest that depending on the front tire you use, you may get a completely different riding experience. With the 009's F/R, you do NOT want run these tires under aggressive riding in the twisties unless you are prepared for the step out in the rear. The 009's also seemed to vary on the cold runs in the morning between the bikes and I never could pinpoint why. The way the 009 front tire is built, it seemed to follow every line in the road and under raining conditions felt like it was squirming around if you hit any kind of puddle or standing water. You also do NOT take a moderately loaded Uly down gravel and or dirt roads with these tires on as you run the risk of destroying the rear at least. Lastly, I think as with most things, manufacturing processes can vary based on any numbers of things. I believe that the two different experiences I had with these 009's could be related to the manufacturing process. For comparison, I have ran two different sets PR3's on the same bike about a year apart and the bike had no difference in handling.

Just my 2 cents....

Troll away!
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Tootal
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the report! I think expensive tires are cheap insurance so I usually stick with the good stuff. I have loved the PR2's and the Pirelli Trails. I think PR4's might be my next set. Sorry you lost out on riding, that really sucks.

On another note, we need to meet up in Arkansas some time. I have yet to ride down there and I even have a friend living there so I'm out of excuses not to get my raggity a$$ down there!
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Teeps
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

IMO, the Shinko Raven 009 is a good tire for the money.
Your mileage and experience WILL vary!
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Arry
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"... Thanksgiving Week riding."
The week is young. Can you get a new tire and still have a few day to ride?
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Slowride
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tootal,
I love to ride with you again Sir!
I have been mulling over the idea of putting together a meet n greet in the Ozarks next year. Nothing too formal, most likely a lot like the Little Switzerland meet up earlier this year.

Good riding, Good Company and Good Food.

I will see what I can put together.
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Tootal
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That sounds awesome! Let me know when and if I can do anything to help.
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Callawegian
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 11:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That sounds like a great idea! The southern Missouri and Eureka Springs Arkansas area has great riding. Please keep me in the loop on this adventure.
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