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Originally Posted by Emerikol
JB, I have that same Shinko 705 out back on my DR650. It's a great tire, but be really careful in the wet with it. It gets super slick and squirrelly when you lean it over at all. Even going straight and riding in the wake of the front tire it doesn't seem planted. Just my thoughts and personal experience, though. It may be different for a lighter bike with different tire pressures. YMMV. Happy Riding!
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Thanks for the warning.
I have the 705 on my DR650 as well.
I have only occasionally been caught in the rain. Never noticed it being squirrelly, but that may be because I slow down, and am sensitive not to lean the bike any more than necessary.
jb