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Oct 28, 2011 | 06:09 PM

#11

Tom84FXST

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From: Farmington ,MS

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Originally Posted by alauhog

My question is how much can I reduce tire pressure and not have a problem with handling or excess tire wear.

You can play with the recommended pressures quite a bit without effecting safety or tire life. But to do so, you have to ask your self some questions and give yourself honest answers. The recommended pressures are assuming the bike is loaded to max capacity...if you weigh 150 and are riding solo let some air out and see how you like it. If you weigh 250 and have your 200 lb OL on back, your better have them inflated to the max on the sidewall of the tire...just saying...lol

Oct 28, 2011 | 08:46 PM

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dansax

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From: Pt. Jeff Sta. L.I., N.Y.

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Originally Posted by alauhog

Thanks everyone for the comments.
I kind knew the answer to the question before I asked.
can't really soften up the shocks because the the wife rides quite a bit on the back and she is not a tiny lady.

Then get a skinny girlfriend.

Oct 28, 2011 | 11:19 PM

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BassCatcher

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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

The manual calls for 36 and 40 for my Heritage but I run two pounds more in each. I thought it was a tad spongy and like them much better now. Plus, I should squeeze out a little more mileage.