Tire Pressure Question
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Tire Pressure Question
I just bought a 2007 Softail Custom with only 461 miles. The bike didn't come with an owner's manual. I'd appreciate it someone would tell me the recommended front/rear tire air pressure for solo and two-up riding. Also, let me know if you're aware of a site where I can download an owner's manual?
You can buy an owners manual from one of many online dealers for 20% off. It is highly recommended. Otherwise the search function might help you as well. This is how it was when I got here. I think it is 30 front 40 rear for 2 up, 30 and 36 for solo, according to my 2002 manual.
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Recommended tire pressures are printed on the sidewall of the tire. I always run my tires at maximum pressure 38 front, 40 rear. The tires last longer and I don't have to worry about adding air for 2 up.
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EVERY TIRE has it on the sidewall. Different brands of tires require different pressures.Always check your tires cold.
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have yall ever had faulty valve stem caps? I got serviced at the dealer, and when it came out, she was wearing 2 different - mix matched caps. I had the stock ones on originally, but didnt say anything. Just last week I checked my tire press and the front was so low it wouldnt even register on the gauge. I looked in the cap and there was a jumbled up o-ring in the end of the cap. Looks like it may have been depressing my pin and slowly letting air out at a faster rate. I usually fill to rite at 40 front and back regardless. Im paranoid about flat center wear.
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Checked my tire pressure each ride.
Most of the time it stayed the same. a little cooler pressure was a little less.. same with heat a little hotter a little higher. No more.. I read where most new luxury auto's were coming from factory with ARGON in the tires. Replaced my air with argon. I can actually tell the difference and the pressure is always the same no matter what the temp or how many miles i have ridden. Now have it in all my vehicles. My opion is change to argon not nitrogen.
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