Inflating tires
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Inflating tires
Standard requirements for the front wheel pressure 2.5 - 2.7 rear or 2,5 Bar if solo. I wonder how often check the tire pressure and how and at what pumps people pumped up? Place especially at the rear wheels are not so many and crawl there is not very comfortable.
I check the pressure before every riding and i use the compressor which has the thread on head.
I check the pressure before every riding and i use the compressor which has the thread on head.
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Same here, check in spring and maybe again mid season unless I develop a leak which would require immediate attention. The front tire when low will have an effect on the turning making the frontend very light on paved surfaces. First time you experience this you will remember for a lifetime.
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First off welcome to the Forum. I don't think I have spoken directly to someone in Russia ever before. It's interesting to have riders from around the world here. Where in Russia are you located?
I check mine at the beginning of the season, early Spring, Mid March when it can be in the 40 degree (F) range. My rear was down by a couple of pounds over winter, my front was still correct. 3 weeks later it was a lot warmer and I checked before a big ride and both needed a couple of pounds. I think it's best to check with regularity, perhaps every couple of weeks.
It's part of riding prep and even a slightly low tire can cause you life and death issues when it comes to braking / stopping and cornering.
If you are lucky enough to notice you may not have to check yours as often because they hold proper inflation.
I check mine at the beginning of the season, early Spring, Mid March when it can be in the 40 degree (F) range. My rear was down by a couple of pounds over winter, my front was still correct. 3 weeks later it was a lot warmer and I checked before a big ride and both needed a couple of pounds. I think it's best to check with regularity, perhaps every couple of weeks.
It's part of riding prep and even a slightly low tire can cause you life and death issues when it comes to braking / stopping and cornering.
If you are lucky enough to notice you may not have to check yours as often because they hold proper inflation.
Last edited by JohnnyC; May 14, 2013 at 06:38 AM.
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I check mine every two weeks. The aluminum wheels will slowly leak air and so will the tubed spoke wheels. Keeping them properly inflated will make them wear longer. They are kind of hard to check. Still good idea.
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I also check mine every couple weeks or so. I've always heard how important proper tire inflation is for safety and improving the life of your tire. I raise mine up on a lift which makes it easier to reach and I can spin the tire so the valve is where I want it.
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I'm getting ready to put my "summer" air in, replacing the winter air. just kidding of course. i check every once in awhile if it feels a little funny. most of the time its just road condition, not low air. i had the sensors on my yamaha and on my other Harley, kind of a pita after the novelty wore off. i found that the batteries could/would go a little faster than i would have liked but it was cool to see the tire temps and the pressure increase as the pavement heated or the miles added up.
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Usually check mine about every other month...inflate with standard push on type air chuck.. of course I just figured out that the gauge I had been using was off 5 psi ... so now I have some cupping on the sides of the rear...
ohhh and the only "bar" any of us know is where we stop to get a drink. :-D
ohhh and the only "bar" any of us know is where we stop to get a drink. :-D
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Usually check mine about every other month...inflate with standard push on type air chuck.. of course I just figured out that the gauge I had been using was off 5 psi ... so now I have some cupping on the sides of the rear...
ohhh and the only "bar" any of us know is where we stop to get a drink. :-D
ohhh and the only "bar" any of us know is where we stop to get a drink. :-D