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Dec 27, 2012 | 02:43 PM

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The English guy

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Hi, i have tried calling them but unfortunately in this country you just get put through to an office girl who has no idea about anything but sales info on here screen, its a bad situation in Europe

Thanks for the advice though friend

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TEG

Dec 27, 2012 | 03:01 PM

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jreichart

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Not a problem. Didn't mean to come off like a dick with my post, it certainly wasn't directed at you. I just get annoyed at the perpetuation of misinformation. Ride safe over there, you Brits are crazy drivers!

Dec 27, 2012 | 03:07 PM

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henrybennett

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Don't you mean tyres

Dec 27, 2012 | 04:47 PM

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The English guy

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no, the American spelling is tires

Dec 27, 2012 | 05:31 PM

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LimitedLou

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Originally Posted by oct1949

I'd Never fill a tire to what it says on the side of the tire...
Usually that is the MAX pressure a tire can go, not what the Normal pressure is and could be a lot higher.
IMO, It's best to check the owners manual to be sure..

Here is what Michelin says about the new Commander II's.

(Refer to the motorcycle owner’s manual for the vehicle’s load capacity. Michelin recommends the tire pressures quoted by the vehicle manufacturer.)

This right from their web site;
http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/pubs/fitment2012.pdf

Scroll down to the Com-II's tires.

Thinking our Heritage says 38 solo or 40 if 2up on rear and 36 in front.

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I've talked to Michelin people and they said go with owner's manual...

Dec 27, 2012 | 05:44 PM

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Hey thanks very much for that, wish i could buy you a beer :-)

Dec 27, 2012 | 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jreichart

NEVER run what is on the sidewall unless you are riding at the tires maximum capacity! Where do people get this information?
Do you guys run the sidewall pressure on your cage too? I cant even count how many times I've seen this misinformation posted around here.

Amen to that, I wish I knew how that particular 'myth' got started.
Stick with the books and not the tire markings.

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Hey thanks very much for that, wish i could buy you a beer :-)

We generally like our beer cold.

Dec 27, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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yes lager is served cold and is gassy, olde English ale is room temp and flat, beer is like HD's we all like different types but they are all part of the same family :-)