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FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - noggythenog - 16-05-14
I know i know :rolleyes
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.
un 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
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - esetest - 16-05-14
36/39 on my GEN 1 but the manual recommends more on the rear for 2 up .
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - noggythenog - 16-05-14
(16-05-14, 09:51 PM)esetest link Wrote: 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?
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - JoeRock - 16-05-14
(16-05-14, 10:13 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: [quote author=esetest link=topic=13149.msg148652#msg148652 date=1400273504]
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?
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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?
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - noggythenog - 16-05-14
(16-05-14, 10:51 PM)JoeRock link Wrote: [quote author=noggythenog link=topic=13149.msg148660#msg148660 date=1400274785]
[quote author=esetest link=topic=13149.msg148652#msg148652 date=1400273504]
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?
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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?
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Cool ill stick with 36/42 then....never done me wrong previously but thought i best check.
Ta 8)
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - slimwilly - 17-05-14
Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!! :eek :eek :eek :eek
i know you probably have :lol
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - noggythenog - 17-05-14
(17-05-14, 07:18 AM)slimwilly link Wrote: Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!! :eek :eek :eek :eek
i know you probably have :lol
Nah no sticker bill
Besides....what would yamaha know anyway....this is foc-u
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - esetest - 17-05-14
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 .
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - slimwilly - 17-05-14
(17-05-14, 09:20 AM)noggythenog link Wrote: [quote author=slimwilly link=topic=13149.msg148689#msg148689 date=1400307535]
Noggy , there is usually a sticker telling the reccomeded tyre pressures on the swing arm,,look !!! :eek :eek :eek :eek
:lol
i know you probably have :lol
Nah no sticker bill
Besides....what would yamaha know anyway....this is foc-u
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I will look at mine,wait a mo !!!!llalaaaa llalaaa lallala :lol lllalaaa llaaa lala alallala
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ok , i am back
it says up to 198 lbs 36 front 42 rear
Phew :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - Dave48 - 17-05-14
(17-05-14, 09:40 AM)esetest link Wrote: 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.
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - ogri48 - 19-05-14
36/42 every time for me mate, whatever bike, whatever tyre, unless it's a track day, though them days are gorn...
Re: FZ1..tyre pressures...is 36/42 as usual the universal acceptance. - noggythenog - 19-05-14
(19-05-14, 11:57 AM)ogri48 link Wrote: 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.