i let some air out of front tire feels heavy now ?

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09-14-2010, 10:18 AM

adrenalnjunky

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On all the sets of tires I went though on my F2, I always used the OE recommendation of 36 rear 42 front. I've never had a problem.

I've also always used the OE recommendations for all my cars. I've never had a problem.

you've got that backwards - OEM specs 36-Front , 42-Rear.

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09-14-2010, 10:35 AM

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you've got that backwards - OEM specs 36-Front , 42-Rear.

Sorry, lysDexia.

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09-14-2010, 11:58 AM

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so are you saying you should run your tires at the max tire pressure marked on the side of the tire? I always thought that was the MAX, and not to go over that. So how low is too low? Mine say 36 and 42 on them and I run them both at 25, too low?

25 definitely seems too low IMO. I've only ever seen track riders running pressures that low. Almost all street riders use something in the 30's. But its all personal preference. Switch it up and go for a ride. You should be able to tell which feels better.

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09-14-2010, 12:34 PM

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I'll also say if the steering feels too heavy with the proper pressures, you might need your steering bearings adjusted. Mine had loosened up and was popping some, so I tightened mine - I wasn't able to do the test that the manual suggests with the spring scale, so I worked in small increments. I got the popping to stop, but the steering felt a lot slower and on the road almost felt like it was searching for a path.

I made an incremental change on the adjuster nut, like 2mm of rotation - didn't even take the upper triple off. Made all the difference - now I have no popping, and the bike feels responsive again.

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