When I tested Shinko E804/E805 adventure tires on my Triumph Tiger 800 XCx a few years ago, I was impressed with their performance, mileage and value. So when my 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra needed new buns, I decided to try a set of Shinko SR777 tires. Because cruisers are used for cruising as well as touring, they use a rubber compound and aramid belting that strike a balance between grip, comfort, mileage and load capacity. I’ve put about 5,000 miles on the SR777s in a variety of conditions, including rough back roads, concrete freeways, mountain byways and parking lots strewn with shopping carts and minivans. They’re holding up well and appear ready to handle another 5,000 miles.
Available with black or white walls, and in an H.D. (Heavy Duty) version with a reinforced carcass, SR777s have an attractive tread design that complements the classic styling on my Harley. The deep diagonal grooves not only look good, they help disperse water on wet roads. While cruising on mountain roads, the SR777s respond easily to inputs, with progressive lean-in and good stability all the way into and out of curves. Overall they feel neutral and planted, and tar patches and other pavement irregularities don’t cause them to deflect. Grip and braking performance are solid and on par with other tires I’ve run. On the freeway, however, the SR777s required some vigilance to hold a steady course, in part because they exhibited a sensitivity to the longitudinal grooves that are common on California’s poured-concrete freeways. On the other hand, they did a good job of absorbing shocks from rough perpendicular freeway joints.
I’m one of those obsessive guys who keeps track of fuel mileage with every fill-up. The 114ci big-bore kit on my Road Glide Ultra certainly trades some fuel economy for performance, but it makes me smile every time I twist the throttle. I also check my tire pressure obsessively, and the SR777s provide similar fuel economy as other tires I’ve run. On a recent long-distance trip from Southern California to Phoenix and back, I clocked 43 mpg.
Since tires are a wear item, I appreciate value. Depending on the size and application, SR777s use a bias-ply, belted-bias or radial design, and the wide range of available sizes accounts for a wide range of prices. Front SR777s list for $69.95-$199.95 and rears for $118.95-$239.95 (add $10-$15 for white walls), and sizes that fit my Harley are priced considerably lower than what I’ve paid for other tires. Check Shinko’s website for a list of sizes and prices.
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I’m glad I’ve found a good review from a reputable source , my bike ( a very heavy one ) is on the shop now installing a new set of Sr777 and of course right after purchased, found bad reviews about the tire causing the wobble etc etc . Love the internet but sometimes there’s too much information and or disinformation ….time will tell
Can you give an update to your tire experience with the 777’s? I purchased a frt and rr set for my cvo ultra and before I put them on would like to know your thoughts.
I have used the 777 tires almost exclusively, no wobble ever…Great wear also. Just check your tire pressure, I run mine at 40 psi, 08 Yamaha Venture, heavy bike..
Hi Rick, I liked the Shinko’s but they seemed a bit short lived. I got right at 4000 miles out of the rear. After about 1500 miles they seemed to get a bit squirmier which could be an indication of sidewall flex as they warmed up. I must admit that I am pretty hard on tires. The most I’ve ever gotten out of a pair of tires was about 7500 miles on my RG Ultra.
The handling of the Shinko’s was predictable and they turned into corners smoothly. I’ve had some tires that seemed to start smooth but then seemed to not hold a stable corner.
I so go for it.
BG
Great write-up. I’m going to give them a try on my 09 Road King Classic.
I have the SR777 and so far I am very happy with them. A Harley bike tech who rides a Ultra Limited like myself help me make the decision. He told me about the rain conditions he rode in and the aggressive leans he conducted. I saw the tires they had 8000 miles on them and tred looked really well.
I have a 07 Street Glide and need to replace my tires, I was looking at the shinko and the price looks good but I’m not sure on them yet, been seeing a couple bad reviews, but I see some good ones too.
As I read the reviews, both positive and negative. Before I replaced old worn Dunlops with the Shinko 777s I put on a couple of months back, I’ll do the alignment check, and other issues that could effect the wobbly handing at speed above 65-70. The 06 Electra handled solid as a rock before putting new tires.
I’m here reading this now as I’ve been experiencing wobbles or swaying along with a flat tire feeling on my softail. The shinco is pretty new with several hundred miles on it and I’ve pulled the rim twice now to check spoke tightness and axle function. Very unnerving. I do know my air ride is leaking so that may be a huge contributor.