help with tire pressures
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help with tire pressures
Hi everyone!
Hope you all had a good Xmas
Can anyone pls help me with what tire pressures i need for my new wheels. I have a 2006 fatboy and have just changed them to 17" rev tech inferno's with Michelin Commander II 130/80 B17 65 H on the Front and Michelin Commander II 160/70 B17 73 V Rear. The tires are lower profile than the Avons and i have no clue what pressures i should have for single and pillion riding.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated
Cheers
TEH
Hope you all had a good Xmas
Can anyone pls help me with what tire pressures i need for my new wheels. I have a 2006 fatboy and have just changed them to 17" rev tech inferno's with Michelin Commander II 130/80 B17 65 H on the Front and Michelin Commander II 160/70 B17 73 V Rear. The tires are lower profile than the Avons and i have no clue what pressures i should have for single and pillion riding.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated
Cheers
TEH
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Should go with Manufactor's spec's.. Harley's spec's....
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I would check the sidewall for the propper pressure. If it is not there (it should be) Then check the manufacturers website. That being said, every Harley I have owned has wanted 36 pound of pressure on the front.
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Always go with the tire manufacturers specs. Harley's specs are for their Dunlop tires.
36 psi front and 40 psi rear appear to be the magic numbers for the Commander IIs
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...-michelin.html
36 psi front and 40 psi rear appear to be the magic numbers for the Commander IIs
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...-michelin.html
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guys this is great, thank you all so much. I will go with the tire instructions.
Happy New year to you all!!
Ride Safe :-)
Happy New year to you all!!
Ride Safe :-)
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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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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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Hi, the pressures you have for your bike are similar to my fatboy. The reason i asked was because the manual is for standard size wheels and avon tires. Harley say i can go up to anything in size to a max of 21" rims without aesthetic changes but doesnt quote any changes in tire pressures. The Commanders are lower profile too.
Thanks for taking the time to help me with this, much appreciated
Ride safe
TEG
Thanks for taking the time to help me with this, much appreciated
Ride safe
TEG
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 owners manual for the vehicles 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.
.
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 owners manual for the vehicles 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.
.
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. ALWAYS use the tire manufacturers recommended tire pressure. Harley has no idea what tires you are running, and therefore the factory specs for your bike should only be used if you are running OE brand and size tires. Most manufacturers post their recommended pressures on their website, or call their customer service line.