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Mar 1, 2021 | 05:50 PM

tasturbo86

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WL Tire Pressure

Manual says 16-18 PSI, but my Coker Replica Firestones say they can go to 32.
Thinking I will go 20?

Almost loaded for Daytona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 1, 2021 | 06:18 PM

johnjzjz

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Modern tires require more pressure leaving them soft they over heat - we do 28 pounds all the machines

Mar 2, 2021 | 10:56 AM

tasturbo86

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Thanks John!
I had them at 32, but I'll drop down to 28.
Going to Daytona Thursday!

terry

Mar 3, 2021 | 07:45 AM

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I run them in the low 20's, I felt the bike didn't like that much air pressure. Kind of a seat of your pants thing. But the FSM for sure is no help with modern, though replica, tires.

Come on down, the weather is great!!!!!!!

Mar 3, 2021 | 08:41 AM

tasturbo86

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Heading out Thursday morning with my son and 3 bikes.
New truck and new trailer, so I'm hoping everything goes well.

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Mar 3, 2021 | 07:31 PM

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I agree with Architect. I like low to mid 20’s for handling characteristics that fit me. I’ll run 24-25 in the rear if I’m loaded for a trip, around 22 F&R otherwise.
Enjoy Daytona! Looks like weather should be great this year!