01smokes
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posted September 01, 2010 11:12 AM
008 slick???
Who has used one, did you like it did it hook better than the 003 and how long did it last?
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CraigChrist
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posted September 01, 2010 11:27 AM
Dad is using one now. He's having better luck out of it than he did with the 003 U-soft, Full bore U-soft, or Hook up. He's been running it about half a season in Texas heat (racing 1-2 times a week) and hasn't said anything about it being close to wearing out. When I get another 12 wheel I'll be buying one for my bike as well.
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01smokes
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posted September 01, 2010 11:30 AM
Ya that's what I've been hearing about them, but wasn't sure just thught I'd ask, I'm pretty sure I'm gnna be ordering ne soon
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Black22
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posted September 01, 2010 02:40 PM
I have ran one all year. I love it, cheap and hooks @18-20lbs everywhere I have been.
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eklipse636
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posted September 01, 2010 02:57 PM
Just sucks you can't run street classes with it.
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posted September 01, 2010 03:01 PM
quote:
Dad is using one now. He's having better luck out of it than he did with the 003 U-soft, Full bore U-soft, or Hook up. He's been running it about half a season in Texas heat (racing 1-2 times a week) and hasn't said anything about it being close to wearing out. When I get another 12 wheel I'll be buying one for my bike as well.
Hey, when you need that 12R wheel...I have one waiting, for a good price. 
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gilberjj
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posted September 01, 2010 05:03 PM
I surprised it's hooking better then the hook-up.... My Pirelli slick is all but toast.... I need a tire and was wonder which was better, the hookup or 008...
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eklipse636
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posted September 01, 2010 05:11 PM
I'm sure the slick is a stickier tire, but not dot approved
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posted September 01, 2010 08:21 PM
 Edited By: smokinZX14 on 2 Sep 2010 04:26
008 is a great tire .. I had one for a short time and could not make it spin ..I even tried NOT doing a burn out and it would not spin .. We have guys here that race every week and do big burnouts and the damn tire still lasted two years ...I really like this tire OH be carefull it's little harder doing a burnout , it hooks so good it will push the bike with the front brake locked up ..You got to get it wet to get it spinning and sometimes that doesn't help either !! The tire flat hooks !!! Tommy was running as high as 28 psi at 68 inches and it still would not spin ..
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01smokes
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posted September 01, 2010 10:10 PM
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008 is a great tire .. I had one for a short time and could not make it spin ..I even tried NOT doing a burn out and it would not spin .. We have guys here that race every week and do big burnouts and the damn tire still lasted two years ...I really like this tire OH be carefull it's little harder doing a burnout , it hooks so good it will push the bike with the front brake locked up ..You got to get it wet to get it spinning and sometimes that doesn't help either !! The tire flat hooks !!! Tommy was running as high as 28 psi at 68 inches and it still would not spin ..
you just sold me on it lol thanks guys
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c-low
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posted September 02, 2010 11:08 AM
anyone have videos using this tire please post or e mail me andrell.cantlow@yahoo.com how long has it been out
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Big_T112
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posted September 03, 2010 10:39 AM
What we do here is take a dirt track car tire groove cutter and make them look like any tire tread pattern you want. It is a heavy tire but works and last longer than most others. Someone told me you can order them with the grooves cut into them but it was $75 dollars extra to have it done. It only takes about 45 min to do it yourself. less if you just put minimal grooves in it.
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c-low
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posted September 03, 2010 11:46 AM
is there somewhere i can order one that will like cut the grooves in before they ship so alli have to do is mount it and hold on?very interested in this if anyone knows thanks
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posted September 03, 2010 11:56 AM
if anyone knows ill dance at your next wedding please contact me its never to late to call or text i drive trucks at night i wanna know ASAP 334 268 6321
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Shane661
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posted September 03, 2010 12:17 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 3 Sep 2010 20:23
I don't of any place that does this. Richie's can groove tires, but I don't think he is a Shinko retailer.
You could also give Doug Ray at Spencer Cycle a call...he is a major Shinko retailer.
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gilberjj
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posted September 03, 2010 06:37 PM
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I don't of any place that does this. Richie's can groove tires, but I don't think he is a Shinko retailer.
You could also give Doug Ray at Spencer Cycle a call...he is a major Shinko retailer.
I'm pretty sure Richie sells shinkos now....
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01smokes
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posted September 05, 2010 11:30 AM
well i just ordered a 008 in 180-55 yesterday this tire will be going on my booza, my friend who has a booza set up like mine just ordered the hook up in 180-55 so as soon as they both get in we will weigh them and see how they hook.
As most of you guys know i am 90% street racer and 10% drag racer, i race from a dig on he street and need a tire to hook when there is no prep AT ALL, both my bikes are set up for dig street racing but as we all know a spin can lose the race at any time and i dont want to chance that any more,im hoping this tire will do the trick, oh the cost of the tire was 89.87 so at that price if i dont like it i will go back to the 003 or get the hook up.
Ill let you guys know how it works and what it weighs compared to the hook up as soon as i can
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posted September 05, 2010 12:30 PM
01smokes i never rode my zx14 on the street with the 008 , but tommy did and he said it allways dead hooked on the street ..Even on the spray ..
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01smokes
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posted September 05, 2010 12:51 PM
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01smokes i never rode my zx14 on the street with the 008 , but tommy did and he said it allways dead hooked on the street ..Even on the spray ..
thats what i like to hear!!!!!! thanks again for helping make my decision
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eklipse636
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posted September 05, 2010 12:54 PM
Have you ever seen how a Michelin power one hooks on the street?
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01smokes
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posted September 05, 2010 01:05 PM
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Have you ever seen how a Michelin power one hooks on the street?
ya just about as good as the 003 it was a hit and miss when it hooked it dead hooked but it would spin every now and than
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c-low
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posted September 06, 2010 09:01 PM
can you guys give me a number to richies or doug ray at spencer cycle? i live in troy alabama just south of montgomery so ive never heard of these guys or how to find em or what state to even look in?i really want this tire siped (grooved ) already! but if i have to order one then send it off i will , but like i said if either of you have a phone number or a sec to get it id appreciate it greatly! been racing for years but this is my 1st zx14 and im still learning a lot like the 87 octane thing! help with this tire THANKS
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01smokes
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posted September 06, 2010 09:04 PM
http://www.spencercycle.com/
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posted September 06, 2010 09:06 PM
704-201-6383 Richie
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posted September 06, 2010 09:10 PM
thanks
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