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That's where Avon are! Pleased to be able to help. I have to squint sometimes and peer through the gloom to see HDF, but its worth it!
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GENERAL TIRE PRESSURE GUIDELINES AVON TYRES
Based on a 170 rider with no luggage
For 2 up or bigger loads increase accordingly
Venom Tires with reinforced construction
(130/90HB-16 140/90HB-16, etc.)
Solo 2 up light 2 up loaded
Front 38-40 40-41 42-43
Rear 44 46 48-50
Other Models Venom (not reinforced or radial),
Roadrunner, Roadrider, etc.
Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
Front 34-38 40-42 42
Rear 38-40 40-42 42
General Size/Pressure Chart
Front Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
80/90-3.25 32-34 32-34 34-36
100/80-3.50 32-34 34-35 35-36
110/70-120/90 34-36 36-38 36-38
130/60-150/80 34-36 36-38 38-40
Rear Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
4.00-100/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
4.25-110/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
120/80-130/90 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/70-190/50 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/90-200/50 38-40 40-42 40-42
It's not as easy to parse in a post as the spacing formatting drops out so if you want the doc PM your email addy and I'll send it along.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: S.W. Florida
I emailed Avon when I had questions regarding the new tires on my Dyna and they sent this:
GENERAL TIRE PRESSURE GUIDELINES AVON TYRES
Based on a 170 rider with no luggage
For 2 up or bigger loads increase accordingly
Venom Tires with reinforced construction
(130/90HB-16 140/90HB-16, etc.)
Solo 2 up light 2 up loaded
Front 38-40 40-41 42-43
Rear 44 46 48-50
Other Models Venom (not reinforced or radial),
Roadrunner, Roadrider, etc.
Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
Front 34-38 40-42 42
Rear 38-40 40-42 42
General Size/Pressure Chart
Front Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
80/90-3.25 32-34 32-34 34-36
100/80-3.50 32-34 34-35 35-36
110/70-120/90 34-36 36-38 36-38
130/60-150/80 34-36 36-38 38-40
Rear Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
4.00-100/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
4.25-110/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
120/80-130/90 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/70-190/50 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/90-200/50 38-40 40-42 40-42
It's not as easy to parse in a post as the spacing formatting drops out so if you want the doc PM your email addy and I'll send it along.
GENERAL TIRE PRESSURE GUIDELINES AVON TYRES
Based on a 170 rider with no luggage
For 2 up or bigger loads increase accordingly
Venom Tires with reinforced construction
(130/90HB-16 140/90HB-16, etc.)
Solo 2 up light 2 up loaded
Front 38-40 40-41 42-43
Rear 44 46 48-50
Other Models Venom (not reinforced or radial),
Roadrunner, Roadrider, etc.
Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
Front 34-38 40-42 42
Rear 38-40 40-42 42
General Size/Pressure Chart
Front Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
80/90-3.25 32-34 32-34 34-36
100/80-3.50 32-34 34-35 35-36
110/70-120/90 34-36 36-38 36-38
130/60-150/80 34-36 36-38 38-40
Rear Solo 2 up light 2 up heavy
4.00-100/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
4.25-110/90 34-36 36-38 38-40
120/80-130/90 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/70-190/50 36-38 38-40 40-42
140/90-200/50 38-40 40-42 40-42
It's not as easy to parse in a post as the spacing formatting drops out so if you want the doc PM your email addy and I'll send it along.
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From: Roopville,Ga. 30170
Avon venom
Hi , I bought two new rear Avons to avoid shipping . I was 58 an not a lead foot . I never spent a tire . I got 2,500 miles each tire . they're a good looking short lived tire . never again . elite 3 for me . they will out last 6 avons. just my thoughts. Duane Blue 08 ultra # 617849 Born 8-02-07
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From: S.W. Florida
Thanks to all, I'll check the ones now on her and the spare set arriving on Monday. As GR showed my year/model bike comes up with the original specs. I've installed a 140 on the rear and swapped out the stock front 21" wheel to a 19" 90/100. With the 1" front Progressive lowering kit installed, the bike sits level now and not pitched up in the front.
Last edited by Buddy WMC; Aug 6, 2009 at 06:21 AM.
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From: Bedford UK
Hi , I bought two new rear Avons to avoid shipping . I was 58 an not a lead foot . I never spent a tire . I got 2,500 miles each tire . they're a good looking short lived tire . never again . elite 3 for me . they will out last 6 avons. just my thoughts. Duane Blue 08 ultra # 617849 Born 8-02-07
Having owned Harleys since the '70s I find I always go back to them. We just did 2,500 miles fully laden an a fresh pair and barely touched them - with my S&S 107 doing its best to push us along and keep up with much younger bikes! I've never run them to their last breath, preferring to start a new riding season on fresh tyres, but expect to get at least 10k miles from this pair. 
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From: Minneapolis Area, MN
Every tire will have good and bad stories. My experience with the Venom AM42 on my EVO was both. Good stick, borderline short life. No burnouts, replaced at 10.6k miles, probably 1k miles more than most would let their tires go. I liked the 14k I got out of my Elite 3, but I'm trying a set of Metz 880s now with mixed feelings.
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From: Freehold NJ
tire pressure
if you go to the avon web site half way down on the right plug in your info you will get the tyres and pressures
for my fxds they recommend 36 and 40
when i talked to the tech and told him i rode 2 up he recommended 38 and 42
for my fxds they recommend 36 and 40
when i talked to the tech and told him i rode 2 up he recommended 38 and 42
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I find only adding a couple of psi when two-up is not enough. The bike feels as if the tyres are soft, so using the upper end of the permitted range gives better results and the bike handles much better.
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