FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance.

[noggythenog]

I know i know




Only ever put 36/42 in the 600 and got on just fine but just wondering whether there's any specific reason why this wouldn't be the case on the heavier FZ1......& yes im a fat bastard.....probably talking 18 stone kitted up......plus im talking a hot sunny day like tomorrow.




I know it's a Boring subject and everyone will have an opinion about it but just seeing if anyone has a magical formula.




Cheers


Nog

[esetest]

36/39 on my GEN 1 but the manual recommends more on the rear for 2 up .

[noggythenog]

36/39 on my GEN 1 but the manual recommends more on the rear for 2 up .

A good start for me though...it seems that 36 is a pretty reliable front tyre pressure & i suppose not much weight goes over it but im still surprised that a heavier overall bike wouldn't need slightly more even up front.




The rear i'll need to faff about with & i've actually gone up a bit to about 43/44 so i'll wait see how i get on with that combo.....but how much is too high???...i mean is 46 a bit ridiculous?

[JoeRock]

36/39 on my GEN 1 but the manual recommends more on the rear for 2 up .

A good start for me though...it seems that 36 is a pretty reliable front tyre pressure & i suppose not much weight goes over it but im still surprised that a heavier overall bike wouldn't need slightly more even up front.




The rear i'll need to faff about with & i've actually gone up a bit to about 43/44 so i'll wait see how i get on with that combo.....but how much is too high???...i mean is 46 a bit ridiculous?

Yes noggy.


I'm pretty certain it's supposed to be 36/40 for the fz1 for standard, or 36/42 for two up/luggaged riding at speed.
As you're a bit heavier than the recommended weight, i'd probably go with the recommended 36/42 and see how that feels?

[noggythenog]

36/39 on my GEN 1 but the manual recommends more on the rear for 2 up .

A good start for me though...it seems that 36 is a pretty reliable front tyre pressure & i suppose not much weight goes over it but im still surprised that a heavier overall bike wouldn't need slightly more even up front.




The rear i'll need to faff about with & i've actually gone up a bit to about 43/44 so i'll wait see how i get on with that combo.....but how much is too high???...i mean is 46 a bit ridiculous?

Yes noggy.


I'm pretty certain it's supposed to be 36/40 for the fz1 for standard, or 36/42 for two up/luggaged riding at speed.
As you're a bit heavier than the recommended weight, i'd probably go with the recommended 36/42 and see how that feels?

Cool ill stick with 36/42 then....never done me wrong previously but thought i best check.




Ta

[slimwilly]

Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!!




i know you probably have

[noggythenog]

Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!!




i know you probably have

Nah no sticker bill




Besides....what would yamaha know anyway....this is foc-u

[esetest]

The tyre pressures are in the owners manual , but in mine not in PSI , I googled  the conversion factor , can't remember what that is though . 

[slimwilly]

Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!!
 



i know you probably have

Nah no sticker bill




Besides....what would yamaha know anyway....this is foc-u

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ok , i am back




it says   up to 198 lbs  36 front 42 rear




Phew

[Dave48]

The tyre pressures are in the owners manual , but in mine not in PSI , I googled  the conversion factor , can't remember what that is though .

1bar = 14.5 psi.

[ogri48]

36/42 every time for me mate, whatever bike, whatever tyre, unless it's a track day, though them days are gorn...

[noggythenog]

36/42 every time for me mate, whatever bike, whatever tyre, unless it's a track day, though them days are gorn...

I thought that was the case ogri cheers, i had that combo the other day and i couldnt fault it.


Nice one.