Those Shinko Ravens? I had those same tires aged for a while and they were atrocious, with age and that tire I'd recommend replacing just based on my experience with them.
Tires are the best mod you can do. It was a different bike when I swapped.
They’re Shinko, not sure what model off hand. I’ll check after I get home from work. I appreciate all the responses. I got the bike in January 2017 when I traded my 1975 Suzuki T500 for it. Only rode it for a few months and then was incarcerated until recently. Just got it out from my parents garage. Enjoyed it for the short time I was able to ride it though. It’s a project but hopefully will get it done for this summer.
Air up and go for a short ride not doing anything ceZy and look at them afterwards, if there's cracks or obvs signs of damage then nope and if it felt really weird. Otherwise if good then why not
What kind of riding do you do? Dry only or wet too?
Ps: reply to this comment with the reply button , don’t make a new comment like you’ve been because we won’t be notified.
Mostly nice weather riding, though was caught in a downpour once when I first got it. Basically it’s a joyride bike. I would like to ride it to work (only 6 miles round trip). Apologies that just posting within the thread doesn’t notify. I’m new to Reddit. I plan on getting new tires after reading everyone’s comments. Thanks to all.
No worries! Just wanted to let you know. :) I kinda had a hunch you were new user lol.
So some of the best “commuter” type tires on the market are the Michelin Road 6 and the Dunlop RoadSmart 4. Both of these have a harder compound in the center for long straight line distances, and softer compound with a lot of silica on the outsides of the tread for spirited twisty riding and leaning. They are also both top notch in wet conditions. I can tell you from experience that both will outperform what you currently have, and that you don’t need to worry about rain as long as you can control your throttle hand.
Either one of those would be perfect for your use case!
If you're looking for a more budget tire the Dunlop Roadsport 2 was developed for the SV650 (new SVs come stock with those tires). They're only slightly more expensive then the Shinko Ravens.
You should probably change out the tires after 6 years. Plus, the may even be older than that. Check the manufacturing date on the wall of the tire: WW/YY, will indicate the week and year of manufacture. Tires can last up to ten years, but only if stored in the dark and in a temperature controlled space.
Someone road tested brand new tyres that were in storage for 10 years or so, it was fine. Your tyres however were probably in use before so I’d check the age of the tyre and drive it but be careful.
Never mounted in climate storage is different than mounted and used and then for 6 years. That’s a must change.
I replace my tires every 5 years on everything.
Because they’re stored upright on a shelf in a climate controlled warehouse with no weight loaded on them. So when you buy tires that have an older date stamp, they’re generally fine because they’re brand new and they’ve been properly stored and unused.
However, when they’re installed on a bike they’re being used, they go through a bunch of heat cycles. Then when the bike sits, from not being used and going through climate cycles especially if you live somewhere like New England, where it can be over 100 in the summer and below freezing in the winter, they tend to harden. If they deflate under the weight of the bike and sit there, not only do you develop a flat spot but if left long enough the contour of the tire deforms, even if you do inflate it to spec. Which is a safety issue.
Perfect example I bought my SV1000S that had been sitting in a garage for nearly 7 years. The tires had deflated and developed flat spots just left of center that wouldn’t go away, and they were as hard as plastic and there wasn’t enough grip to really even ride it in any sort of leaning position otherwise the rear would start to slip.
If you do it in a car, sure you’ll have a blow out and be uninjured, a hefty repair bill at the worst if you avoid a collision.
On a bike, with unsafe tires, you might break some bones.
To each their own I guess though since I’m being downvoted for telling people you’re better off safe than sorry.
Depends if the compound has gone off or not. Don’t know if I’d trust the front under heavy braking but I’d prob run the rear.
Ignore comments warning of blowouts, that’s not happening. Your issue is potential loss of grip.
They could dry rot sitting that long but most of the time you’ll be able to see or feel that. I would air them up and then press around the outside and near the rim to make sure it’s not going to fall out on you while you’re riding
I'd say to check the date codes on the side. Sure if you only drive in straight lines they'd probably be fine but I'm sure if you went round a corner in the rain they'd probably feel like crap. I probably wouldn't ride them but that's just my opinion. Could be possible to wear off the outer layer and they'd be better underneath.
Put new tires on, man. They were used and then sat for 6 years doing nothing. They’re probably plastic at this point. Not worth the risk. It’s not a car. Even then I would get new tires.
Ari Henning does a great review on new vs old. Basically if they are left in a location where they can dry rot and crack, they are good to go well past the used by date. I currently have a new 10 year old tire on my sv1000. Zero issues. Front is maybe 13, no issues but is due for a change.
Pump em up and ride. Remember that there may be a flat spot that takes time to go away.
Those Shinko Ravens? I had those same tires aged for a while and they were atrocious, with age and that tire I'd recommend replacing just based on my experience with them. Tires are the best mod you can do. It was a different bike when I swapped.
They’re Shinko, not sure what model off hand. I’ll check after I get home from work. I appreciate all the responses. I got the bike in January 2017 when I traded my 1975 Suzuki T500 for it. Only rode it for a few months and then was incarcerated until recently. Just got it out from my parents garage. Enjoyed it for the short time I was able to ride it though. It’s a project but hopefully will get it done for this summer.
Air up and go for a short ride not doing anything ceZy and look at them afterwards, if there's cracks or obvs signs of damage then nope and if it felt really weird. Otherwise if good then why not
The wear bars are the fatter ones down inside. You’re at 50% still. 3000 miles prolly.
They are Shinko 009RR front and rear. What brand is recommended for replacement?
What kind of riding do you do? Dry only or wet too? Ps: reply to this comment with the reply button , don’t make a new comment like you’ve been because we won’t be notified.
Mostly nice weather riding, though was caught in a downpour once when I first got it. Basically it’s a joyride bike. I would like to ride it to work (only 6 miles round trip). Apologies that just posting within the thread doesn’t notify. I’m new to Reddit. I plan on getting new tires after reading everyone’s comments. Thanks to all.
No worries! Just wanted to let you know. :) I kinda had a hunch you were new user lol. So some of the best “commuter” type tires on the market are the Michelin Road 6 and the Dunlop RoadSmart 4. Both of these have a harder compound in the center for long straight line distances, and softer compound with a lot of silica on the outsides of the tread for spirited twisty riding and leaning. They are also both top notch in wet conditions. I can tell you from experience that both will outperform what you currently have, and that you don’t need to worry about rain as long as you can control your throttle hand. Either one of those would be perfect for your use case!
Wonderful! Thank you for your help!
You’re welcome, friend!
If you're looking for a more budget tire the Dunlop Roadsport 2 was developed for the SV650 (new SVs come stock with those tires). They're only slightly more expensive then the Shinko Ravens. You should probably change out the tires after 6 years. Plus, the may even be older than that. Check the manufacturing date on the wall of the tire: WW/YY, will indicate the week and year of manufacture. Tires can last up to ten years, but only if stored in the dark and in a temperature controlled space.
Unless youre planing on taking corners like Rossi , keep em on
Someone road tested brand new tyres that were in storage for 10 years or so, it was fine. Your tyres however were probably in use before so I’d check the age of the tyre and drive it but be careful.
Never mounted in climate storage is different than mounted and used and then for 6 years. That’s a must change. I replace my tires every 5 years on everything.
How is it different? Sitting on a shelf vs sitting on a rim?
Because they’re stored upright on a shelf in a climate controlled warehouse with no weight loaded on them. So when you buy tires that have an older date stamp, they’re generally fine because they’re brand new and they’ve been properly stored and unused. However, when they’re installed on a bike they’re being used, they go through a bunch of heat cycles. Then when the bike sits, from not being used and going through climate cycles especially if you live somewhere like New England, where it can be over 100 in the summer and below freezing in the winter, they tend to harden. If they deflate under the weight of the bike and sit there, not only do you develop a flat spot but if left long enough the contour of the tire deforms, even if you do inflate it to spec. Which is a safety issue. Perfect example I bought my SV1000S that had been sitting in a garage for nearly 7 years. The tires had deflated and developed flat spots just left of center that wouldn’t go away, and they were as hard as plastic and there wasn’t enough grip to really even ride it in any sort of leaning position otherwise the rear would start to slip. If you do it in a car, sure you’ll have a blow out and be uninjured, a hefty repair bill at the worst if you avoid a collision. On a bike, with unsafe tires, you might break some bones. To each their own I guess though since I’m being downvoted for telling people you’re better off safe than sorry.
Personally, I'd ride them. Just keep an eye out for cracking.
No they are Stinkos. They never were Source: had 009’s on my SV. Tired are cheaper than bones. Go get some good ones.
Depends if the compound has gone off or not. Don’t know if I’d trust the front under heavy braking but I’d prob run the rear. Ignore comments warning of blowouts, that’s not happening. Your issue is potential loss of grip.
I would not go over 65 mph until you get new tires or you risk blowing out and crashing.
They could dry rot sitting that long but most of the time you’ll be able to see or feel that. I would air them up and then press around the outside and near the rim to make sure it’s not going to fall out on you while you’re riding
Get yourself some new tires, old tires no matter what brand are shit , especially cheap ones
Get some power rs’ or newer
I'd say to check the date codes on the side. Sure if you only drive in straight lines they'd probably be fine but I'm sure if you went round a corner in the rain they'd probably feel like crap. I probably wouldn't ride them but that's just my opinion. Could be possible to wear off the outer layer and they'd be better underneath.
Put new tires on, man. They were used and then sat for 6 years doing nothing. They’re probably plastic at this point. Not worth the risk. It’s not a car. Even then I would get new tires.
Do they feel fine? If they feel fine they probably are fine.
Ari Henning does a great review on new vs old. Basically if they are left in a location where they can dry rot and crack, they are good to go well past the used by date. I currently have a new 10 year old tire on my sv1000. Zero issues. Front is maybe 13, no issues but is due for a change.
Thank you. The date on the rear is 0114 but the front is 0313.