Who in their right mind???

Kscreations08 · May 6th, 2014, 02:27 AM

Would ever pay $186 for a stock IRC. I was looking at it for a cheap tire option for the season. $186 OEM!!! So yeah, ummm forget that. Ran a search on the forum for SHINKO SR741. Few and brief mentions but only good stuff.

Anyone else have experience with these?

Also, http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php It seems like a sketchy site... got it from the marketplace here though. Anyone know what business is like with them? And how fast they ship, since that isn't listed either.

Many thanks

Sirref · May 6th, 2014, 02:31 AM

I got my tires for like $30 more than getting another set of IRCs lol infinite difference from that $30

subxero · May 6th, 2014, 05:00 AM

just for ****s and giggles the other day I called a dealer down the road and asked them if they had any tires in the new gen sizes and they said of course no, we will order the stock IRC's in. $160 for the front. I tried not to laugh out loud over the phone.

I picked up a sport demon front for $97 shipped. I can live with that.

Skullz · May 6th, 2014, 05:23 AM

My local dealer wanted $210 for the tire and $80 to mount it. WTF
Are you kidding me!!! That was almost as much as the set of 4 tires i bought and had mounted on my car which cost $310 for everything.

ez12a · May 6th, 2014, 08:00 AM

huh? i paid about $120 per IRC tire here including installation from 2 different shops. They both had a set made late '13 already there.

capt_bugaloo · May 6th, 2014, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullz

My local dealer wanted $210 for the tire and $80 to mount it.

For one tire?? Wow, that's a lot. I'd avoid that stealership and try to find another place that services Kawasaki.

Maybe ask around with other riders in your area and see what shops they recommend..?

Kscreations08 · May 6th, 2014, 09:58 PM

OEM prices are off the wall. Called 2 dealerships to see what cost of mounting would be if I brought my own tire in with the old ones on the bike. $78 at one place. $65 at the other. Think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Shinkos here:

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=5300

Anyone have experience with this dealer or tire? I'm firing blind lol

verboten1 · May 6th, 2014, 10:30 PM

I just ordered Michelin Pilot streets for $210 shipped. (More than I have ever paid for motorcycle tires btw!!)

Those are some crazy prices!

Kscreations08 · May 6th, 2014, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verboten1

I just ordered Michelin Pilot streets for $210 shipped. (More than I have ever paid for motorcycle tires btw!!)

Those are some crazy prices!

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=6253

Same tire? $118 shipped

verboten1 · May 6th, 2014, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kscreations08

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=6253

Same tire? $118 shipped

I got front and rear, I think it was $209 actually

Kscreations08 · May 6th, 2014, 10:48 PM

That makes the price sound less ridiculous lol Still, these little rubbers are expensive!

Floki · May 6th, 2014, 10:51 PM

My Shinko SR740/741 combo rear lasted 8K but should've been replaced at 7. The front tire was still in good shape at 9.5K

Kscreations08 · May 6th, 2014, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

My Shinko SR740/741 combo rear lasted 8K but should've been replaced at 7. The front tire was still in good shape at 9.5K

You're my hero

Anything I should know about them? Wet performance, grip, or braking qualms?

Floki · May 7th, 2014, 04:42 AM

Grip is not that greasy. Felt the front slide in a fee turns but that was probably lack of skill. Did well braking and wet riding. It's a similar tire to the ORC I believe

CZroe · May 14th, 2014, 12:28 AM

I wonder if OEM BT45 or GT501 tires are typically cheaper than retail. Hmm...

Kscreations08 · May 14th, 2014, 12:32 AM

No clue lol I ordered the Shinko SR741 on Sunday. When I receive it, I'll do a review of the company on here and then after my cross state trip at the end of the month, I'll do a product review too

CZroe · May 14th, 2014, 07:31 AM

Found the GT501 OEM combo for under $190 at Bike Bandit. I hope it's still available when I'm in the market again.

CZroe · May 15th, 2014, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Found the GT501 OEM combo for under $190 at Bike Bandit. I hope it's still available when I'm in the market again.

Oh, and that Shinko 740/741 combo is a bit cheaper at BikeBandit (about $121). It'd be cheapest to order the rear from AMT ($1.29 cheaper) and the front from Bandit ($3.04 cheaper) to get it under $120.

Other than price, the main difference between them and the Dunlop GT501 tires seems to be mileage. I know that the GT501 tires are known for their longevity while the reviews of the 741 go so far as to call it a "2,500 mile tire," so I'm torn between saving $70 with more frequent tire changes or getting the tires I already know and am familiar with. It'd be the Dunlops for sure if I were still paying for tire changes. I am so happy that the Harbor Freight tire changer attachment is available again!

Ninjinsky · May 15th, 2014, 09:00 AM

Just replaced my pregen front with one of these

£50 $83
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-G...item5aedc2f9cc

rear is £90 $150
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-G...item5aeddb26c5

I thought I was going to post good news but I see the dollar exchange rate has slipped a loooong way recently.

May 6th, 2014, 02:27 AM	#1
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	Who in their right mind??? Would ever pay $186 for a stock IRC. I was looking at it for a cheap tire option for the season. $186 OEM!!! So yeah, ummm forget that. Ran a search on the forum for SHINKO SR741. Few and brief mentions but only good stuff. Anyone else have experience with these? Also, http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php It seems like a sketchy site... got it from the marketplace here though. Anyone know what business is like with them? And how fast they ship, since that isn't listed either. Many thanks __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

May 6th, 2014, 05:00 AM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	just for ****s and giggles the other day I called a dealer down the road and asked them if they had any tires in the new gen sizes and they said of course no, we will order the stock IRC's in. $160 for the front. I tried not to laugh out loud over the phone. I picked up a sport demon front for $97 shipped. I can live with that. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

May 6th, 2014, 09:58 PM	#7
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	OEM prices are off the wall. Called 2 dealerships to see what cost of mounting would be if I brought my own tire in with the old ones on the bike. $78 at one place. $65 at the other. Think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Shinkos here: http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=5300 Anyone have experience with this dealer or tire? I'm firing blind lol __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

May 6th, 2014, 10:30 PM	#8
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	I just ordered Michelin Pilot streets for $210 shipped. (More than I have ever paid for motorcycle tires btw!!) Those are some crazy prices! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

May 6th, 2014, 10:48 PM	#11
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	That makes the price sound less ridiculous lol Still, these little rubbers are expensive! __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

May 6th, 2014, 02:31 AM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I got my tires for like $30 more than getting another set of IRCs lol infinite difference from that $30

May 6th, 2014, 05:23 AM	#4
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	My local dealer wanted $210 for the tire and $80 to mount it. WTF Are you kidding me!!! That was almost as much as the set of 4 tires i bought and had mounted on my car which cost $310 for everything.

May 6th, 2014, 08:00 AM	#5
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	huh? i paid about $120 per IRC tire here including installation from 2 different shops. They both had a set made late '13 already there.

May 6th, 2014, 10:51 PM	#12
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	My Shinko SR740/741 combo rear lasted 8K but should've been replaced at 7. The front tire was still in good shape at 9.5K

May 7th, 2014, 04:42 AM	#14
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	Grip is not that greasy. Felt the front slide in a fee turns but that was probably lack of skill. Did well braking and wet riding. It's a similar tire to the ORC I believe

May 14th, 2014, 12:28 AM	#15
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I wonder if OEM BT45 or GT501 tires are typically cheaper than retail. Hmm...

May 14th, 2014, 12:32 AM	#16
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	No clue lol I ordered the Shinko SR741 on Sunday. When I receive it, I'll do a review of the company on here and then after my cross state trip at the end of the month, I'll do a product review too __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

May 14th, 2014, 07:31 AM	#17
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Found the GT501 OEM combo for under $190 at Bike Bandit. I hope it's still available when I'm in the market again.

May 15th, 2014, 09:00 AM	#19
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	Just replaced my pregen front with one of these £50 $83 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-G...item5aedc2f9cc rear is £90 $150 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-G...item5aeddb26c5 I thought I was going to post good news but I see the dollar exchange rate has slipped a loooong way recently.

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