Safe enough? Look at the tire and feel it. As for a visual inspection, are there any compromises in the rubber? Meaning, cracks, discoloration, etc? When it comes to feel, is the rubber still pliable, or is it hard and glazed over? If the tire looks good and is still pliable, I would run it. - Kyle
Chaparral Motorsports Thanks. They look good that way. I just don’t like the brand name. They’re some cheap Chinese brand. Believe it or not, from experience, I believe the Chinese include defects and booby-traps into products to America. I don’t remember the brand name. Starts with “Sh...” Like, Shincko, or so... Is feel fine if they’re Korean, Taiwanese, or even Vietnamese, but if they’re Chinese, I won’t trust them but for until I can get new ones. I couldn’t find a date-stamp on them either. I’ll look to see if you have an email address in the description. If so, I’ll shoot some photos, if you wouldn’t mind telling me how they look to you, and if you know the brand? Oh wow. I didn’t realize this channel represents such a big outfit. I’ve written emails “Johnny’s Vintage Motorcycles,” And even left a phone message, but got no response. One was even inquiry to buy a 1980 Kz1000, but no response. I’m not happy with that. I bought a 1982/3(?) Kz 750LTD, and I will need parts!!!!
Chaparral Motorsports Will do! I will def appreciate a little of your time. I’m a former Service Manager for Terminix, so I def value service. Gotta run an errand and I’ll shoot an email with photos depicting the mechanical condition. I may need a new cylinder-head, too...
@@YTjndallas Shinko is a Japanese company that purchased all the molds and technology from Yokohama Rubber Co. in 1998 when Yokohama got out of the motorcycle tire game. Shinko manufactures its tires in South Korea. In my estimation, Shinko is a “bang-for-the-buck” manufacturer.
No comments? But how can I really determine if the tires are safe enough, regardless of the “born-on date?”
Safe enough? Look at the tire and feel it. As for a visual inspection, are there any compromises in the rubber? Meaning, cracks, discoloration, etc? When it comes to feel, is the rubber still pliable, or is it hard and glazed over? If the tire looks good and is still pliable, I would run it. - Kyle
Chaparral Motorsports Thanks. They look good that way. I just don’t like the brand name. They’re some cheap Chinese brand. Believe it or not, from experience, I believe the Chinese include defects and booby-traps into products to America. I don’t remember the brand name. Starts with “Sh...” Like, Shincko, or so... Is feel fine if they’re Korean, Taiwanese, or even Vietnamese, but if they’re Chinese, I won’t trust them but for until I can get new ones. I couldn’t find a date-stamp on them either. I’ll look to see if you have an email address in the description. If so, I’ll shoot some photos, if you wouldn’t mind telling me how they look to you, and if you know the brand? Oh wow. I didn’t realize this channel represents such a big outfit. I’ve written emails “Johnny’s Vintage Motorcycles,” And even left a phone message, but got no response. One was even inquiry to buy a 1980 Kz1000, but no response. I’m not happy with that. I bought a 1982/3(?) Kz 750LTD, and I will need parts!!!!
@@YTjndallas Awesome. Shoot me a message at kbradshaw@chaparralmotorsports.com and I'll take a look. - Kyle
Chaparral Motorsports Will do! I will def appreciate a little of your time. I’m a former Service Manager for Terminix, so I def value service. Gotta run an errand and I’ll shoot an email with photos depicting the mechanical condition. I may need a new cylinder-head, too...
@@YTjndallas Shinko is a Japanese company that purchased all the molds and technology from Yokohama Rubber Co. in 1998 when Yokohama got out of the motorcycle tire game. Shinko manufactures its tires in South Korea. In my estimation, Shinko is a “bang-for-the-buck” manufacturer.