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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Just wondering if my tyres deflate at a normal rate. My last bike was a R1200GS and I only had to check the tyres once every 3-4 months and even then they only dropped 4-5 psi. With the CBR I have not ridden it for about 2 weeks and have not tested the tyres for just over a month, back was a soft 16psi and the front was 32, the backs supposed to be at 42... If I ride it regulary it will probably be on about 20 in 1 months time.
Just crurious if this is acceptable? The tyres are only 5-6 months old as well.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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Mine deflate too, but not that fast - maybe 2-3 PSI in a month. I fitted those valve covers that tell you if they're dropping pressure - what a bargain. I run at 2.8 bar/R, 2.6 bar/F (41/38psi)
Maybe your tyre's not seating properly on the rims, or there's valve leakage ?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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If your tire air pressure loss is more than 5psi/month it's not normal. I'd go looking for that leak. It's slow enough that it might be tough to find. A pump spray of soapy water might reveal it, start at the valve. If no luck, Pull the wheel and put in a shallow tub of water, rotate it around till you find it. Sing "Tiny Bubbles" as you go. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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My tyre pressure was still the same after the winter storage this spring.Checked it before a trackday about a month ago and it was still the same.I don't think it's "normal" at all when the tyres leak air/pressure...
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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All tyres leak some air but 20+ psi in a month is waaay too much. Not dangerous if you watch it closely but I would be finding the cause asap.
 
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