Tire pressure?
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What pressure you running in the rear ChickenOaC ? I'm running 36 psi cold vs the 42 they recommend and like it much better. I'm suffering absolutely none of the negative consequences some would predict. I run an E3 250 on the back.
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I have a 250 on it but having to order it, I'm thinking about going back to the stock 240.
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Yup but it seems to be a common mistake that some make, they will check the pressure after a ride and then try to make adjustments then also. They basically end up just chasing their tail.
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I was running 35psi for the first 6k mikes then went to 30psi. 35 still made it run in the center for 4-5". I was worried about it being too low and something might happen, like it breaking loose from the rim. And I still think about it. But it's running more tire on the road and wearing even.
I have a 250 on it but having to order it, I'm thinking about going back to the stock 240.
I have a 250 on it but having to order it, I'm thinking about going back to the stock 240.
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36 front, 40 rear per the owners manual on 3 HD touring bikes since 2005. I never get less than 12K miles on the rear and usually 15K plus. The fronts I change every other rear and there's still plenty of tread on them. I ride pretty conservatively.
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Your friend is wrong. Big time.
Read the air pressure recommendation in your owner's manual. If you don't have a manual, you can view one on Harley's web site.
Read the air pressure recommendation in your owner's manual. If you don't have a manual, you can view one on Harley's web site.
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Manual shmanual. Tuners, mechanics, modders, owners have all departed from operating 'specs' to achieve improved results. Of course if you don't know what you are doing, or understand the implications, then you should stick with the compliant guidelines.