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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Question Preferred tire pressure?
How much air do you normally run in your tires when your riding solo?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Chris,
The book says 30/36.
When I'm out on the open road, I'll bump it up to 32/38
If I'm looking to shread the twisties, I'll take it down to 25/30
Normal commute back and forth to work goes at book.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Book 30/36
Me 34/40
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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32/38 solo. I check often because of the laced wheels. Pressure goes down 1 lb or so per week. When goes down to 30/36, I fill back up to 32/38. I always measure when the tires are cold.
 
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36/36 one up 36/40 2 up.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Dealer who also rides a street bob told me 40/40
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Im running 40/40 at the moment and the ride just seems so much more stiff rather than say 34/34
 
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I run 32/36 after trying several pressures and thats what I liked best for a combination of riding styles.

Depending on your weight I may run more in the back. I am only 165lbs.
 
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I'm 6'6" and 240 lbs and run 38 forward and 40 aft.
 
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Some tires require more air than Dunlops, metz 880's run 40/46. Don't go by the manual if your running a different brand than Dunlops. Go by what the manufacturer specifies.
 
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