erizo wrote:
Darn wrote:
How are you riding that you only get 5-7k from a tire? I'm just over 8k on this one and it still looks great!???

he used to run 50psi in the rear

I never ran a Lb over the weight rating or the recommended PSI for the max weight I ran. For a tire man you know very little are spanish tyre's different? I posted link after link on tire pressures. Post me some links that say run tires 15 20 Lbs on the low side. And if you want to be able to run lower air pressures erizo, Try a Car tire. You give an opinion and never post any links to back it up. I need a link on running 35 PSI with 840Lbs on an Avon Rear Tire. Heck A Metz, A Dunlop, A Bridgestone, any MC tire.

Tires offering different load-carrying capacities are available. Consider carefully the weight of the motorcycle, the weight of any optional equipment and whether it will carry passengers. Remember, the load- carrying capability of the tires is also reduced by underinflation. It is possible to overload a tire even though it is the size specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. Maximum loads and corresponding pressures are indicated on the sidewall of all Dunlop street tires.


Never exceed the accessory restrictions and vehicle load capacity found in the motorcycle owner's manual, or the maximum load molded on the tire sidewall. Before a trip, be sure to determine the total weight of luggage, equipment, and rider(s) to be added to the motorcycle
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_tiretips.asp?id=3#tip

Low air = friction = Heat = blowout.
Proper air for weight = no worries.
Do you know the weight on your tire?
Do you know the Max PSI? If you run Max weight you must also run Max PSI.
Facts facts facts.

And yes I did run over 3000 miles in the dead of summer SOUTH over 90 about every day and never blew a tire, and the rear one was field plugged! Had I ran 35 PSI it would have blown before I left.