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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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What do yall run for tire pressures?

I run what the book says: 36 rear 30 front. (solo)
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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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.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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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.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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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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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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It depends on if your using summer air or winter air...
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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It depends on if your using summer air or winter air...

LMAO!!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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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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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.
 
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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
 
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millzog i run 48 to 50 lbs on rear and 42 to 44 lbs on front of metzler myself was told same thing thety require alot of air metz do
 
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