[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by dpl096

That Shinko 244 look like the 510-17 K270 at CSC ... only a lot cheaper! Did you ride the factory tired at all ?

You are correct; the Shinko 244 is pretty much a kenda K270 clone, but it is less expensive. Some people think the Shinko 244 tires perform better on pavement than the Kenda K270 tires, especially the front tire. However, some people with larger, faster bikes, have shed knobs from the Shinko, 244 rear tire. I don't think the RX3 will shed knobs because of its lower weight, smaller engine, and excellent cush hub. I have installed the Shinko 244 tires, both front and rear, on several motorcycles, and I have never had any problems with them.

I rode the factory rear tire for several hundred miles until I got a flat. Since it was the sloppy springtime, I seized the opportunity to switch to the Shinko 244 tire at that time. Thereafter, I soon switched to a Kenda, K270 front tire for better traction off road.

The Kenda, K270 front tire lasted a long time, but it wore unevenly. If I had flipped the front tire, it would have lasted much longer. I replaced the Kenda, K270 front tire with a Shinko 244, size 3.00-18 tire.