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best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Hey Fellas,
Was wondering what the best,most efficient air pressure to run in a stock set of tires?

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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Most tire makes put what they need to be on the side of the tire. My Michelin Commanders say 41 lbs my Metzler 880 were something else I don't remember what. The owner manual says 36 lbs. I think Doc runs 35 front and 40 rear.
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
As curt said. I run my Dunlops at 36psi front and 40psi rear. As
per Dunlops chart.
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I run 38 in both. Only one number to remember that way. I get confused easy
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
38 front 40 rear ..a little more air helps when your... "fluffy"
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Me 36 front , 41 rear. BB
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I guess I am of a rare breed I dont measure tire pressure I just go by the way she rides ...probably not the safest way ...just the way I am ....but my suggestion is go by the manual.....Coug
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I was told my cast wheels would lose a pound a week, so far that isnt the case but I check them all the time. I ride two up alot, 38 front and 41 rear.
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Big Bear wrote:
Me 36 front , 41 rear. BB

+1 and she rides beautifully

Regards, Ted
 
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Re:best tire pressure? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
The presssure number on the tire is the tire manufacturers recomended maximum. When they make the tire they don't know what bike you are going to put it on. The correct pressure to use is what the bike manufacturer says; this info is shown on the VIN# sticker, a sticker on the swing arm, the operators manual, and the service manual.

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