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SpencerCycle.com 
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 Topic: The Shinko 003 Drag Radial! First Look!Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:02pm |
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It has been a long process to bring
this tire into existence. I brought Shinko into AMA Dragbike and was
instrumental in introducing the brand on a national level and setting
up a contingency program for the AMA Dragbike series around 3 years ago
I would like to thank everyone that has been associated with this and personally thank Shinko Tires,Scott and Ron for hearing what the racers want and listening to me rant and fight for this to happen! This IS the Shinko 003 Drag Radial! SpencerCycle.com is proud to be able to bring YOU the racer what you asked for! A true FIRST look at the tire! The Shinko Drag Radial is a all out drag race tire for the most serious competitor. I think time will prove that there IS no other comparison. The Shinko Drag Radial WILL be the tire to use to win and obtain the most out of your machine. After hearing that the racers wanted ......a lighter tire,softer sidewall tire, and a softer compound tire along with a AFFORDABLE price! I took the concerns to a meeting i had 2 years ago. This is one of my contributions to the sport of motorcycle drag racing.It is not available yet...we are still testing here in the states and will finish up in Valdosta. The 2009 AMA Dragbike Super Street Championship team of Chris Jones and John Fernandez will be finalizing testing along with myself and the tire should be ready in early 2010 if final testing goes as expected. Dont get it confused this is not a rebadged 003 Ultrasoft or road race tire. It is a new design that is designed for drag racing and go to battle in EACH class from Street ET to PROSTREET! I will have more to release at an appropriate time...this tire is INCREDIBLE all on fronts...design,weight,price ect ect . Thats it for now this is 1 of only 2 here in North America! Keep your eye on the 2009 Shinko Sponsored AMA Dragbike Super Street Champions in Valdosta!  Edited by SpencerCycle.com - 02 November 2009 at 6:07pm |
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:16pm |
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Wade Clark
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Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:18pm |
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Cool Doug! |
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My signature was the same as Fasthouse's signature but then he changed it to some hoodoo voodoo stuff!
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:20pm |
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Customers will be able to pre order from SpecerCycle.com when everything is finalized! Price will be released later in the year along with availability. I will keep you guys up to date.  Edited by SpencerCycle.com - 02 November 2009 at 6:22pm |
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 03 November 2009 at 1:12pm |
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I want to thank everyone for the support and emails...I have new information that is eciting about this tire.... more to come...
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 05 November 2009 at 1:44pm |
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got the news that this tire will also be available in 180 and 200 sizes in 2010
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ROYRACEMASTER
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Posted: 05 November 2009 at 2:58pm |
 Well done Doug.......Best of luck with that BAD "A" Looking Donut....The Sport needs more guys like you.......
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I LOVE THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER & NITRO IN THE MORNING......DRAG RACING IS NOT STREET RACING......WFO--OTBD
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 19 November 2009 at 3:42pm |
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tested on a pro street 68 inch turbo zx14. Track temp was 57 degrees air temp was 51 degrees...tire temp was 55 degrees.
We initially did a heat cycle pass with minimum burnout and quickly noticed we did not have the tire to the correct operating temp. The bike hooked and left hard (1.33 short time) then spun 15 feet out for about 2 feet then hook back up stayed hooked down the 1/4 mile. We then came back and did a 2nd pass and the tire again hooked hard and went down the track without spinning...but we again had not reached optimal tire temp during burnout... On the 3rd pass and burnout we noticed something that was exciting. the tire was getting softer as the heat cycle was going into the tire... the tire read 55 degrees COLD in the lanes...and then durometer reading was a astonishing 50! a 55 degree tire temp with a 50 on the durometer! WOW! I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT...THE PICS BELOW ARE PROOF OF THIS!!!! Keep in mind that the tire at room temp read a 47 on the durometer John left on a starting line with a 56 degree starting line temp with heavy dew falling (everyone down there can testified that there was heavy dew Saturday night) hooked up and was wheeling on the big end and had to let out set the bike down and then went back to throttle and the bike produced a wheelie again and had to let out again... on the 4th burnout we had figured out the tire operating temps and all our test had produced results above expectations... The same Shinko Drag Radial is currently with a AMA Dragbike Pro Street team and test session results will be announced later in the week as to the performance this team was able to achieve while using the tire. I have contacted just about everyone that was on the pre order list and taking orders for the first batch to hit the country. If you are interested in ordering one...you can at the link below... the people that have placed orders or will place orders will receive be some of the very first to use the tire. http://www.spencercycle.com/ProductD...Code=87-4008DR The tire is $179.99 SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR (lower 48 states)! and we will be shipping them in around 8 weeks. NC sales tax will apply if you live in NC. one last thing to note....the tires have 6/32nd of tread depth....after 4 passes we still have a little over 5/32nds of tread left...     Edited by SpencerCycle.com - 19 November 2009 at 3:49pm |
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Red,
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Posted: 20 November 2009 at 4:07pm |
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tested on a pro street 68 inch turbo zx14. Track temp was 57 degrees air temp was 51 degrees...tire temp was 55 degrees.
We initially did a heat cycle pass with minimum burnout and quickly noticed we did not have the tire to the correct operating temp. The bike hooked and left hard (1.33 short time) then spun 15 feet out for about 2 feet then hook back up stayed hooked down the 1/4 mile. We then came back and did a 2nd pass and the tire again hooked hard and went down the track without spinning...but we again had not reached optimal tire temp during burnout... On the 3rd pass and burnout we noticed something that was exciting. the tire was getting softer as the heat cycle was going into the tire... the tire read 55 degrees COLD in the lanes...and then durometer reading was a astonishing 50! a 55 degree tire temp with a 50 on the durometer! WOW! I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT...THE PICS BELOW ARE PROOF OF THIS!!!! Keep in mind that the tire at room temp read a 47 on the durometer John left on a starting line with a 56 degree starting line temp with heavy dew falling (everyone down there can testified that there was heavy dew Saturday night) hooked up and was wheeling on the big end and had to let out set the bike down and then went back to throttle and the bike produced a wheelie again and had to let out again... on the 4th burnout we had figured out the tire operating temps and all our test had produced results above expectations... The same Shinko Drag Radial is currently with a AMA Dragbike Pro Street team and test session results will be announced later in the week as to the performance this team was able to achieve while using the tire. I have contacted just about everyone that was on the pre order list and taking orders for the first batch to hit the country. If you are interested in ordering one...you can at the link below... the people that have placed orders or will place orders will receive be some of the very first to use the tire. http://www.spencercycle.com/ProductD...Code=87-4008DR The tire is $179.99 SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR (lower 48 states)! and we will be shipping them in around 8 weeks. NC sales tax will apply if you live in NC. one last thing to note....the tires have 6/32nd of tread depth....after 4 passes we still have a little over 5/32nds of tread left... Hard to read with the big photos . . . Hope that fixed it up ?
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CoffmanRacing
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Posted: 23 November 2009 at 4:40pm |
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Hey Doug.
Curious how much HP was the Turbo14 putting down or what kind of numbers did it run. And as far as comparing, how does/will the new Shinko compare to the Mickey that Seb and Barry all run in the PS class ?
Thanks Doug Coffman.
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Korry , Best wishes to you and your Family.
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 30 November 2009 at 11:50am |
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just a update...the tire has been and is till being tested by a few teams including prostreet....
I will have 1/4 mile performance in the next few weeks...we have been more concerned with the longevity of the tire and the performance off the starting line. As many already know the Shinko Drag Radial will be shipping from us very soon....and those that have already placed orders will receive them first. We have another Shinko Drag Radial that is being shipped to test with a prostreet team this week...the current testing has been absolutely great! The tire is allowing 1.20's short times and so far been low 5.0's in the 1/8 on a sub par slick non prepped track in cold temps on a Prostreet bike. After testing this past week we are now ready to get to a track that is prepped and ready to lay down numbers and see what this baby can do... more later when i have data to post... just want you guys to know this is a bad azz tire...and this is coming from teams that are testing the Shinko Drag Radial |
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 30 November 2009 at 11:53am |
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coff,
The Shinko Drag Radial is still be tested....as for the 14 we tested on....we were not after numbers...rather the performanc eof the new tire's rubber compound in cold conditions... I think time will tell how well it compares... to other tires....it has been designed to go to war... |
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Posted: 02 December 2009 at 10:58pm |
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How do you like that ?
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2000 NMRA/Prostar E/T #2 2001,'02,'03 NMRA E/T Champ. 2004 #3, 2005, & 2006 NMRA E/T #2 2007 Pro St. Legal #6, NMRA Pro E/T Champ. 2008 www.MDRA4U.com SS Champ. |
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SpencerCycle.com
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 12:14pm |
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the latest is the guys that preorderd from us...
YOUR TIRES ARE SHIPPING!!!   We have the first tires to hit the mainland USA and are currently boxing them up and shipping! If you were smart enough to pre order with us...your tires will be arriving soon next week PLEASE>>>PLEASE DO NOT CALL US WANTING TRACKING NUMBERS! WE NEED OUR PHONES LINES TO TAKE SALES ORDERS>>> pm me for a tracking number...if you would like one... make sure you give me your complete name... NOW...if anyone else wants to order a Shinko Drag Radial ... call us.. 1-800-510-1945 or you can order direct form our website!!! http://www.spencercycle.com/Shinko_003A_Drag_Radial_190_50_ZR17_p/87-4008dr.htm it is of great honor to know after 2 years of hard work...this day has come!!!!! History will be made with these tires!! The fact that I was able to bring in a TRUE drag radial TO THE WORLD OF MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING IS AWESOME!!!! TIRES WILL BE SHIPPED IN ORDER OF THE ORDERS THAT WERE TAKEN! Edited by SpencerCycle.com - 04 February 2010 at 12:17pm |
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 12:18pm |
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Thats great Doug! And also, thank you for being a Dragbike.com advertiser as it is appreciated!
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Here to keep the peace!
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jackinzoar
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:22pm |
Cure your profile issues
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street cars kill bike racers
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Red,
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Posted: 28 February 2010 at 10:51pm |
That's the tire for me . . .
The 180/55/17 !
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Mike Lingo
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Posted: 13 June 2010 at 11:47am |
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This tire has been out for awhile now, how about some feedback on how the tire is performing? What air pressure are you running?
How is the wear?
How is the tire holding up?
How many passes you get out of the tire?
Just curious I purchases one Friday and was wondering what to expect.
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