Hi Gentlemen, hey can someone give me a good starting point for tire pressures? I'll be on the streets here in NHbut I can get the rubber pretty hot, but I'm not sure what the safest (low) would be. obviously I dont want to go too low, but where is a good starting point?I'm thinking maybe29-30 rear and30-31 front. is that too low??

 

I am not sure what you mean by you can get the rubber pretty hot..... I would recommend going with what it says on your tire. There is a reason they put it on there. I know that I usually kept my tires(dunlops) at the recommended pressure and never have had a problem. Maybe you are riding harder than anyone I know and need to lower you tire pressure, but I really doubt that on the street....

I would save dropping air pressure for the track man, and if you are indeed needing more grip on the road, then please let me know where and when you are riding so I can stay away.

 

I run mine at about 28 psi

 

hahaha...ya I'll let cha know. no I said I can get my tires hot because when they get hot, or warmer, the pressure increases so if Im at 36psi like it calls for it probably goes up to like 38 decreasing the contact patch even more. I'm pretty sure that recommended pressures are for maximum weight. but then again there is a reason Im not a crewchief.

28 DJ...thanks, I'll start there and try it out.

 

Yes, those are maximum pressures and are for the heaviest loads. The only time I would say go with the max pressure is if you ride two-up alot. You may also want to consider your weight, if you are heavier you will probably want to be closer to the maximum. I'm around 200 lbs (down from 220 in 3 months ) and I run about 36R/34F now but I drop down to about 34/32 or less in the summer when carving up the twisties. My BT-016's say 41 or 42 PSI (forget which) MAX. pressure on the sidewalls.

 

Ahhh...good point on the weight,thanks for the clarification, I thought I read that somewheres.

Congrats on the weight loss! should make your riding season that much more enjoyable right! I seem to be puttingON weight G-D mit.

Yeah your pressures are where I'm at now but Im going to go a little bit lower and see how it responds. last year was my first year back in the saddle in many many moons and just wanted to get all used to riding again. but Im back and loving it all over again. waiting on my TBs juice box (OH, think I just herd the UPS truck pull away!) and Im guna hook that up and then Im guna wait patiently for all this dam snow to melt! thanks for the input

 

Also, Pay close attention to the feel of your bike. If you noticed your bike not tracking straight when driving in a straight line, your tire pressure is too low for yourconditions.You want the pressure low enough to improve grip, but high enough that it doesnt deform the shape of the tire.

And like already said, those numbers on the side of the bike are for maximum weight conditions. But the pressures are cold pressures, so if you ran the maximum pressure, you dont have to accomodate for a hot tire. thats already factored into the cold pressure listed.

 

Alright man and Yeah I'll be anxiously awaiting the squirm! no I should be fine as long as I dont go below 30psi which I dont believe I will unless Im able tomake it to the track. hopefully my job will hold out and I willbe able to afford it this year!

Appreciate it guys!

 

You will want stock pressure when/if high speed is involved. The lower pressures you use at the track are for max grip in the corners and only short bursts of high speed. If you plan on doing 80mph or more for extended periods then by all means raise the tire pressure to at least 33/36(F/R) and if you intend to do top speed runs then pressure should be stock.

 

Alright, I will keep that in mind. that would be about right I guess cause it's not like I can stay on the ramps all day and around here (in NH) the decent roads are few and far between, and then when I do get to them, I hit FN traffic anyways.so yeah 80+ between exits is about average so maybe I wont screw with the pressures too much then, thanks.