My thread on my previous set of tires, the Shinko 712's:
http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,7125.0.htmlMy rear 712 from JT Cycle of Battle Creek was $66.95 and the 230 Tour Master (120-90 18) I had installed today at 75,128 miles was a bit more at $85. Dave there said his price on them is $75 and the $10 covers shipping as they had to order it.
Motorcycle-Superstore.com currently has them on sale and that size is $76.45. $89.95 is the retail price according to Shinko's website.
http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/230-tour-masterAccording to Shinko:
The 230 Tour Master is designed to carry high loads for long distances, in wet or dry conditions.
Features include:
Designed for long distance, high speed riding
Aramid belted
Staggered tread design offers a quiet ride with excellent handling
V rated tubeless (unless noted), 4 ply rated
As before, installation (tire on the bike) was $40 plus a $4 disposal fee so the grand total was $134.34. Dave and the guys at JT Cycle are courteous, seem to know what they're doing, and are available to do this on Saturday mornings, so I'd recommend them if you're looking for a Shinko dealer. They're the closest one to me.
I only replaced the rear as the front 712 still looks very good.
The 6k miles that the rear 712 lasted me translates to about 10 weeks :falldown:
I'll post back later this week (after I get the release wax worn off), and continue to do so.