Anyone use any of the following tyres (what pressure you run)

[Sandscorcher]

Got my first big bike - 2001 Faxer 600 Boxeye 

Problem is its got mixed tyres on it but I can't for the life of me find out (after 2 days of searching this site and net) what pressures I'm supposed to run !!!
Front - Bridgestone Battlax BT96 Radial 110/70/17
Rear  - Maxxis Supermaxx Radial 160/60 ZR17
Closest guess I have is 36 front & 40 rear !!!
Info from anyone using these or used these tyres would be appreciated 

Cheers,
Sandscorcher (Lee)

[savvy]

Hi. I run with 33 front 36 rear on Maxis sport touring tyres, I am 11 stone and ride solo. prior had Battleaxe and ran same pressures. I seem to think that there are manuals on the site if you try search facility on here that may have that info.
 Hope this helps.

 

[Chris]

In the downloads section on the top bar of the forum there are manuals that will give you the spec for tyre pressure.

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;cat=2

Can't remember them off hand... something in my head says 32 front, 36 rear but please check as that could be way out! I don't have my Haynes manual here just now to check.

Chris

[stevierst]

Been running maxxis Supermax for a while now, I put 40 rear, 34 front. I'm 13.5 stone without bike kit, Seemed ok to me.

[ChristoT]

I had Maxxis, and hated them. They were OK New, but half worn onwards, squirmed when cornering hard, and were downright scary in the wet (personal experience only, admittedly).

My faves are Michelin Pilot Road 3 (want to try the 4 though). Made the bike tip in fast, gripped like shit to a shovel, wore well. Ticked all the boxes, really.
Pricey, but according to the London couriers, they're the best value for money in terms of miles per £.

[His Dudeness]

Says it in the service manual
 
Max loading 187kg = 29 stone
Loading 0-90kg = 0-14 stone        Front 2.25 bar = 33psi       Rear 2.5 bar = 36psi
Loading 90-187kg = 14-29stone     Front 2.25 bar = 33psi        Rear 2.9 bar = 42psi
High speed riding    Front 2.25 bar  = 33psi     Rear 2.9 bar = 42psi

[Sandscorcher]

Cheers?
Wasn't sure if pressures would be different for different tyre brands etc.

[stevierst]

Just bear it in mind that the manual is 16+ years old, and tyre technology has moved on a bit since then.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but you'd be better off running 40 psi on the rear with modern tyres, or you'll find them wearing out a bit quicker than they should.

[johna6968]

Could sworn I read 36/42 pressures... If there is one bonus tho, that rear Maxxis should wear out quicker than the front and you can replace it with a decent tyre 

[johna6968]

Seems i read wrong and as mentioned above 32/42 the way to go.. Less on the rear if you, full gear and luggage comes in under 90kg (I wish) 

[darrsi]

I'm 100kg plus have a large top box fitted as well and i run 36f/40r.
 
I used to run 42 rear but found it just a little bit too bumpy.

[Punkstig]

Mate, that front tyre is way way too old (about 7 or 8 years at least)
The rubber won't be rubber anymore, I don't care what your financial circumstances are but change it as soon as!

[ChristoT]

Mate, that front tyre is way way too old (about 7 or 8 years at least)
The rubber won't be rubber anymore, I don't care what your financial circumstances are but change it as soon as!

Seriously, do it.

I DIDN'T do that on my ZX-4, and lost the back end in the damp on a sharp corner, resulting in pretty severe damage. Doing it now WILL save pennies down the line - take it from someone who didn't do that, and is paying for it.

[tony22]

I run PR3's 34 front 36 rear, get great millage and awesome grip wet or dry. As already said get some fresh rubber before you drop it, will transform your ridding experience...

[Dave48]

I run Michelin PR3s @33psi F & 36 psi R (solo)(im 75kilos )  or 42psi R with passenger/topbox.  Just replaced rear tyre last week as although still road legal it had squared off. New tyre totally transformed way bike corners/grips. If I were you Id fit a matched pair of Michelins/Bridgestones/ whatever-think there are some deals out there-Michelin offering £25 voucher to people buying a pair before 30th April(fitted by supplier)

[chunk166]

I have Maxxis paired on my FZS600 Foxeye & I run 36/42 Which suits me fine as i weigh 118 kgs 

[Sandscorcher]

Thanks very much for the info and advice.

Will be replacing the tyres as soon as i can.

[hightower]

I run 36 front and back. 16 stone, perhaps I should stick a bit more in back based on views here. Bt23s

[unfazed]

Says it in the service manual
 
Max loading 187kg = 29 stone
Loading 0-90kg = 0-14 stone        Front 2.25 bar = 33psi       Rear 2.5 bar = 36psi
Loading 90-187kg = 14-29stone     Front 2.25 bar = 33psi        Rear 2.9 bar = 42psi
High speed riding    Front 2.25 bar  = 33psi     Rear 2.9 bar = 42psi

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