Thanks for all the advice that went before ,But now after "Ex-viffers" contibution still not quit sure ? He states 35 f & 36R inthe Hanbook it states
36 F & 42 Rear now thats a fair big difference agreed ?
What do u Reckon Gents ?
Tyre Pressure`s Prt 2
For use on the road I always go with the manufacturers recommendations, give or take a pound/ft or 2, as they designed the things and should know how they work best but I spose its what works for you though lowering them too much could adversely affect their performance and wear.
.... no more bike, divorce sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read my reply in the other thread.
Start off at recommended pressures, then try adjusting it to see how it performs and feels, one tyre at a time.
There's no *right* answer - it's what's best for you. (However, riding with them flat IS wrong, and having them overinflated would also not be the best....)
Start off at recommended pressures, then try adjusting it to see how it performs and feels, one tyre at a time.
There's no *right* answer - it's what's best for you. (However, riding with them flat IS wrong, and having them overinflated would also not be the best....)
- Ian in EnZed
(Red 97 FireStorm with Dynojet kit, APE camchain tensioners, bafflectomy+ploogs, UniFilter, GenMar risers, Avon Azaros, 90/130W headlight, digital clock/voltmeter), Braided s/steel lines.
(Red 97 FireStorm with Dynojet kit, APE camchain tensioners, bafflectomy+ploogs, UniFilter, GenMar risers, Avon Azaros, 90/130W headlight, digital clock/voltmeter), Braided s/steel lines.
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Stormin Ben
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It doe's depend on the type of tyre, bike and most importently the rider and there style of riding.
The presures reconmended for my 1100i sport Guzzi are the same as the VTR however I found that the presures that best suited that bike and me were 50psi frount and rear. thats a sh1t load more than the 36-40 reconmended.
Now I worked this one out after a group ride were I found myself geting my butt kicked by a 52yr old dude with a gray beard down to his knees on an old MG1000s he ran up to 55psi
Chris whats the problem you are having that is related to tyre presures (if any)
The presures reconmended for my 1100i sport Guzzi are the same as the VTR however I found that the presures that best suited that bike and me were 50psi frount and rear. thats a sh1t load more than the 36-40 reconmended.
Now I worked this one out after a group ride were I found myself geting my butt kicked by a 52yr old dude with a gray beard down to his knees on an old MG1000s he ran up to 55psi
Chris whats the problem you are having that is related to tyre presures (if any)
cheers Darryl
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Pete.L
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Something else to consider is Mr Insurance.
if you have a scrape and they find out your running incorrect pressures they might not pay out. Check your suspension settings if they're wrong you might just mistake it for tyre pressures and vickyversey. Most of all this time of year the tyres don't work properly any way. Worry about it in the spring when things start to warm up and suspension,tyres and brakes start to do what their supposed to.
have fun , Be safe
Pete.l
if you have a scrape and they find out your running incorrect pressures they might not pay out. Check your suspension settings if they're wrong you might just mistake it for tyre pressures and vickyversey. Most of all this time of year the tyres don't work properly any way. Worry about it in the spring when things start to warm up and suspension,tyres and brakes start to do what their supposed to.
have fun , Be safe
Pete.l
A wee addendum to my last post.
I added a few more PSI to my rear tyre this morning - up from ~35 to ~40. Radically transformed the feel and handling. It's MUCH better like this, IMHO. By the way - I'm running Pirelli Evo front and Pirelli Dragon GTS rear.
Hope this helps someone.
I added a few more PSI to my rear tyre this morning - up from ~35 to ~40. Radically transformed the feel and handling. It's MUCH better like this, IMHO. By the way - I'm running Pirelli Evo front and Pirelli Dragon GTS rear.
Hope this helps someone.
- Ian in EnZed
(Red 97 FireStorm with Dynojet kit, APE camchain tensioners, bafflectomy+ploogs, UniFilter, GenMar risers, Avon Azaros, 90/130W headlight, digital clock/voltmeter), Braided s/steel lines.
(Red 97 FireStorm with Dynojet kit, APE camchain tensioners, bafflectomy+ploogs, UniFilter, GenMar risers, Avon Azaros, 90/130W headlight, digital clock/voltmeter), Braided s/steel lines.
