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06-09-2008, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Utah
Bike: 2006 Yamah FZ6
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Tire Pressure?
I did a search but couldnt find a title that matched. Anyway, my question is...what tire pressure do you guys use? The Bikes suggested pressure or the Tire manufacturer's recommended pressure on the tire itself. Car mechanic once told me regarding the same question on a car..."The tire manufacturer knows better what pressure that tire is suited for than the maker of the car." As far as our bikes???? If you have an opinion or fact, on either/or, I would be insterested in hearing it. Thanks
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06-09-2008, 08:47 AM
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Pete Pete Pete
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Yorkshire, UK
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Re: Tire Pressure?
The figure on the side is a MAXIMUM the tyre can take and shouldn't be used. The manufacturer of the bike will suggest a pressure for the tyre based on handling tests.
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06-09-2008, 09:22 AM
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Re: Tire Pressure?
I run mine on yamaha's reccomended setting for fat a55es.... 36 front 42 rear if I remember correctly
oem (battlax bt-020) front tire and a battlax bt-021 in the rear (damn screws)
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Nicosia / Cyprus
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Re: Tire Pressure?
Quote:
 . I run 35 and 39-40. Used this with BT-020, diablo stradas and BT021. No probs.
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06-09-2008, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Re: Tire Pressure?
I run 32frt-34rear. This is at the low end of tire manf. sugested pressures. It works well for me.
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06-09-2008, 10:11 AM
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Re: Tire Pressure?
ANSWER: It depends.
You can call the tire mfger and they will suggest a pressure range for your specific tires and the intended use.
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06-09-2008, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne, Florida
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Re: Tire Pressure?
+1 on "It Depends".
Some of this has to do with personal preference and I'd suggest you play around with tire pressure to see what you like. Your body weight, the type of riding you do all play a factor. Use less pressure in the front than in the rear though. I'm 210lbs, 33-36 Pilot Powers |
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06-09-2008, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Tire Pressure?
Shouldn't this thread be in the "Tire tech talk" area so that thread can be viewed along with the other tire related question in case another member has a tire question.
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