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philshaq

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tire pressures...
« on: 21 August 2012, 04:25:34 pm »
what do people run front and back?


I've just put some more air in front and back, up to the recommended 32/36 front to back. Feels a lot more direct. Is the back too high for when it gets warm on the motorway?


Comments appreciated,


Cheers,


Phil
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Re: tire pressures...
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2012, 04:37:49 pm »
nah you won't have any problems sure that's what the manual recommends isn't it?
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darrsi

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Re: tire pressures...
« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2012, 04:59:09 pm »
I stick to 36f/42r but then i'm no featherweight, i always have a half loaded large topbox, and occasionally carry passengers, so that works fine for me.
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Re: tire pressures...
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2012, 05:26:24 pm »
I have 33 38 (back box)

What you have in is the manufacturer's recommended pressures when cold so they are designed to increase in the heat or at speed. Panic not!
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Re: tire pressures...
« Reply #4 on: 21 August 2012, 07:21:34 pm »
36/40 on Mr Bridgestone's recommendations (90Kg rider weight)
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philshaq

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Re: tire pressures...
« Reply #5 on: 22 August 2012, 08:21:28 am »
yeah those are the pressures in the manual. Just thought I'd gather some different options. I weigh 12 stone and carry a small bag but little else so they probably don't need to be any higher.


Interesting how much of a difference the pressures make, the front end was down at 26 when I checked it, feels a lot more direct now.
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