30 lbs in 180 tire
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From: Louisville, CO
30 lbs in 180 tire
'Cause I'm height challenged I've done everything to get my Bob down so I can flat foot it: 11" 412 shocks, progressive front lowering kit, lower seat and big heels on my boots. Rough roads are killin' me and I looked into air shocks, 440s, etc and thought, since my 180 rear is hard as a rock I'd take it down from 35 psi to 30 psi. I'm only 135 lbs and always ride solo. Don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to ride a little softer. I did a search to see if this has been addressed and didn't find anything. What, if any, are the ramifications, problems, possible damage?
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RE: 30 lbs in 180 tire
it should ride softer... I can feel the difference with my bike when I go from 35-39 for 2 up rides... I often forget to decrease the pressure on my next solo ride.... I personally think that one exact air pressure can not possibly be right for all people from 95-350lbs.
As for ramifications...well... does my gauge read exactly right... is it the same at all heights above sea level... and does it match every other gauge out there... doubt it.... but I do use it to measure my tire pressure.. may be off by 2-5 psi (don't really know).... Have not had a tire problem ever and have tons of tread left even after 7800 miles...
If I were you and you like 30psi then try out 31,32 maybe adding a couple psi will be just as comfortable and you will be only a couple pounds softer than the recommended 35... then again maybe your gauge reads a few psi too high and you will be exactly at 35.
As for ramifications...well... does my gauge read exactly right... is it the same at all heights above sea level... and does it match every other gauge out there... doubt it.... but I do use it to measure my tire pressure.. may be off by 2-5 psi (don't really know).... Have not had a tire problem ever and have tons of tread left even after 7800 miles...
If I were you and you like 30psi then try out 31,32 maybe adding a couple psi will be just as comfortable and you will be only a couple pounds softer than the recommended 35... then again maybe your gauge reads a few psi too high and you will be exactly at 35.
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From: Allen, Texas
RE: 30 lbs in 180 tire
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'Cause I'm height challenged I've done everything to get my Bob down so I can flat foot it: 11" 412 shocks, progressive front lowering kit, lower seat and big heels on my boots. Rough roads are killin' me and I looked into air shocks, 440s, etc and thought, since my 180 rear is hard as a rock I'd take it down from 35 psi to 30 psi. I'm only 135 lbs and always ride solo. Don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to ride a little softer. I did a search to see if this has been addressed and didn't find anything. What, if any, are the ramifications, problems, possible damage?
'Cause I'm height challenged I've done everything to get my Bob down so I can flat foot it: 11" 412 shocks, progressive front lowering kit, lower seat and big heels on my boots. Rough roads are killin' me and I looked into air shocks, 440s, etc and thought, since my 180 rear is hard as a rock I'd take it down from 35 psi to 30 psi. I'm only 135 lbs and always ride solo. Don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to ride a little softer. I did a search to see if this has been addressed and didn't find anything. What, if any, are the ramifications, problems, possible damage?
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