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Old October 2nd, 2017, 11:10 AM   #6
DannoXYZ
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011

Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C

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MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
Yeah, of all tyres I've used on my CBR600RR, radial Shinkos have been most troublefree and long-lasting over 10k-miles; on my 3rd set now. As grippy as the Dunlop Q2s I had previously, but much longer lasting.

Balancing is important as well, especially if you go fast! Before mounting, I find actual heavy-spot on my wheel (all previous weights removed). Then I mark this spot (not always at valve-stem), and line up yellow-circle of new tyre to that spot. This lines up heavy spot on wheel with light spot of tyre and minimal balancing weights needed. If less than 10gm weights needed, I don't bother putting any weights on at all. I use one of these eBay balancers. Verified balance after 1st time with one from MotoGuild SF and it was spot-on.
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