Tire pressures
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There are little valves on the inside of the rim. If you take the black caps (sometimes they're chrome) off of them, you can put what's called a tire gauge on the valve and measure the pressure.
Actually, it's going to depend on what tires you run. Each manufacturer will recommend something different. The manual will tell you a certain pressure for stock tires at MAX load but that is NOT the pressure you should use for a single rider. A good general pressure is 36PSI F/R or 35/36 FR. But again, check with the manufacturer. It's also important to set your pressures depoending on the type of riding you'll mainly be doing. Spirited sport riding will have a different cold pressure than highway commuting.
Actually, it's going to depend on what tires you run. Each manufacturer will recommend something different. The manual will tell you a certain pressure for stock tires at MAX load but that is NOT the pressure you should use for a single rider. A good general pressure is 36PSI F/R or 35/36 FR. But again, check with the manufacturer. It's also important to set your pressures depoending on the type of riding you'll mainly be doing. Spirited sport riding will have a different cold pressure than highway commuting.
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Workshop manuals are here :-
Workshop Manuals - CBR Forum - Enthusiast forums for Honda CBR Owners
There is a tyre pressure sticker on the left of your swing-arm, until that is some one paints over it
Workshop Manuals - CBR Forum - Enthusiast forums for Honda CBR Owners
There is a tyre pressure sticker on the left of your swing-arm, until that is some one paints over it
#6
Tire pressure listed in the manual is for STOCK tires. As soon as they are replaced, use the recommended pressure listed on the sidewall of the new tires. The manufacturer has done extensive testing for the particular material/ construction of that tire, they will know what is best suited. This is true for any tires, car motorcycle, truck, bicycle, etc.
Ern
Ern
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Then 42psi it is. Keep in mind this is the max. If the ride is a little harsh you can drop 3-5 psi lower. I wouldn't go lower than 37 on that tire though. If it's a radial (and I'm betting it is), You will damage the sidewalls if you run very much under max.
As a general rule of thumb, it is better to run a little over, than under on tire pressure, due to the nature of radial tires.
Ern
As a general rule of thumb, it is better to run a little over, than under on tire pressure, due to the nature of radial tires.
Ern
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The tire makers DO NOT list recommended pressures on the side wall. Only MAX pressures for the max. load that the tire is rated for. The correct pressure will vary based on the machine that the tire is mounted on. It's the bike manufacturer that makes the pressure recomendation.
If you're running the pressure at the max. pressure marked on the side wall I would bet that you either ride slow or fall a lot.
If you're running the pressure at the max. pressure marked on the side wall I would bet that you either ride slow or fall a lot.