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Oct 11, 2006 | 11:41 PM

KeithB

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tire pressures?

What do yall run for tire pressures?

I run what the book says: 36 rear 30 front. (solo)

Oct 12, 2006 | 12:24 AM

DougsDyna

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RE: tire pressures?

Run 2 lbs from max tire pressure for best traction and wear, is what I have heard. Your Dunlaps won't last very long at HD recommended pressure.

Oct 12, 2006 | 01:50 AM

Matrix

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RE: tire pressures?

I called my lcaol dealer a while back and was told to run 36 psi. in the front and rear. Check when tires are cold.

Oct 12, 2006 | 01:52 AM

veniculum

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RE: tire pressures?

I just put in the tire what it says on the tire itself...don't remember exactly...but it's high 30s I think

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Oct 12, 2006 | 01:57 AM

TRITON

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RE: tire pressures?

It depends on if your using summer air or winter air...

Oct 12, 2006 | 02:23 AM

Matrix

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RE: tire pressures?

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It depends on if your using summer air or winter air...

LMAO!!!!!!

Oct 12, 2006 | 06:08 AM

stubby

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RE: tire pressures?

I run 30 in front tire. 06 dyna. Used to run around 36 in rear, but now keeping around 38 or a little higher. I just like the ride better. Keith, I have about 6500 mi. on my bike and from reading some threads thinking about swapping to metzler 880 next spring. They are not that expensive and guys are talking highly about ride and handling.

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Oct 12, 2006 | 06:28 AM

capewalk

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RE: tire pressures?

I run the recommended tire pressures. I've found that running anymore than that in the front tire make the front end feel every bump in the road. Just one mans opinion.

Oct 12, 2006 | 06:30 AM

millzog

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RE: tire pressures?

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ORIGINAL: stubby

I run 30 in front tire. 06 dyna. Used to run around 36 in rear, but now keeping around 38 or a little higher. I just like the ride better. Keith, I have about 6500 mi. on my bike and from reading some threads thinking about swapping to metzler 880 next spring. They are not that expensive and guys are talking highly about ride and handling.

I just put metzler 880 `s on my bike and the tire shop said to keep pressure at 50 psi They will wear better and last longer. My .02