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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I just picked up a 2005 softail deluxe but unfortunately do not have an owners manual. Can someone tell me the recommended tire pressure for this bike?
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Just got an '06 Deluxe myself too. Turned like crap until someone pointed out tire pressure. Both my tires were practically flat. Did a search and came up with 36 psi front and rear.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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A lot of people run the pressure a bit higher. I tend to run about 40 and 40.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I do 36-38(2up)@book. book says 36-36 (solo); dealer puts in 40-40.

just keep it somewhere between there and what feels good to U.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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i have a ?? about pressure also. remember the ford and Firestone tire problem on explores??
the manual gave a lesser air pressure than the tire ratting. and had all kinds of problems. so they said go by the markings on the tires? my 09 touring say`s in the book 36/40 and the tires say 41/42??

so do we go by the manual or the tire?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Go with what the tire says, especially if they are not the original equipment tires.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Go with what the tire says, especially if they are not the original equipment tires.
yea, says the recommended pressure right on the tire
 
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says max pressure on the tire not recommended. if memory serves me tonight.
 
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If same tire as stock...go with your MOM
 
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Be sure and keep correct tire pressure , if you dont , you will have premature tire wear, ask me how I know!, I had to replace back tire at 6000 miles, because of incorrect tire pressure.
 
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