air pressure

[bigbore2]

Just wondering what you recommend as far a tire pressure goes front/rear.  The manual says 26 front and up to 36 rear depending on weight of load.  26 seems a little low?  What do you guys run.  Both my tires are Michelin. I can get the size if needed. Stock rims [16"], I believe.

[Pat Conlon]

No, you have misread, 36psi front and 38-42psi rear.  26 psi is much too low for the front. 

We have free owners manual's you can download in the Files section.

[simi_ed]

I typically run 38-40 in the front, and 42 rear ALL THE TIME.  Hard tires don't squirm, and will not cup as soon.

YMMV

[SlowOldGuy]

Hey Ed,
Do you use Amsoil motorcycle specific air in your tires?  :-)

Personally, I run the semi-synthetic radial air in my tires.  36 front, 43 rear

Be aware that you can't mix bias ply and radial air in the same tire.

DavidR.

[simi_ed]

No Dave, It's Amsoil Synthetic air.  Jeez ...   

[racerman_27410]

36 front/40-42 rear



KOokaloo! 

[bigbore2]

Thanx for the info.  I will increase to 36 front and 40 rear to start.  It has been a while since I been on a road bike, still learning, but thanx to all. I love this site!