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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 08:36 AM
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Just a FYI I have them set correct and keep a close eye on them, always check before they are hot from riding on them... the guy said he was told this by a local Indy shop owner that I happen to grow up with. I'm going to stop by and ask him what the heck this guy is talking about? I'm thinking the guy misunderstood what the man told him! I kept thinking what the heck is he saying? So I asked here to see what you all had to say. Great to have this for input thanks
 
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The tires ( especially the rear ) are prone to irregular ( choppy ) wear patterns when proper inflation is not maintained ... With a little TLC they will easily achieve 20,000 miles before needing replacement
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 5150northrider
A buddy of mine told me to run 45 psi front and 50 in the back on my 2015 cvo street glide what do you guys think?
Was he going by the capacity of the tires or the compressor ?
 
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OP should know better.
 
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Specs are in the manual for a good reason.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 12:05 PM
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I agree with everyone above but I will ask if you have the stock tires and or wheels that came with the bike? That can change the numbers somewhat but nothing extreme.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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More air in the rear? Why... Glutton for punishment?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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your buddy may be a idiot. when / if he gives you more advice, kick him in the nuts like someone else said.
 
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Or more air in the rear tire, and a long ride and you'll feel like you've been kicked in the nuts and ***..
 
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
The tires ( especially the rear ) are prone to irregular ( choppy ) wear patterns when proper inflation is not maintained ... With a little TLC they will easily achieve 20,000 miles before needing replacement
I've never had 3 rear tires last 20,000 mi's
 
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