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Started by bigbore2, January 13, 2012, 11:29:15 AM

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bigbore2

January 13, 2012, 11:29:15 AM
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

#1
January 13, 2012, 11:58:11 AM
No, you have misread, 36psi front and 38-42psi rear.  26 psi is much too low for the front. 

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January 13, 2012, 12:54:48 PM
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
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Ed
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SlowOldGuy

#3
January 13, 2012, 01:22:41 PM
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

#4
January 13, 2012, 02:06:53 PM
No Dave, It's Amsoil Synthetic air.  Jeez ...   :rofl:
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Ed
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'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

racerman_27410

#5
January 13, 2012, 04:14:30 PM
36 front/40-42 rear



KOokaloo!  :good2:

bigbore2

#6
January 13, 2012, 04:38:35 PM
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!
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