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Tire Pressure for 2 up riding on a 48?

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Old 06-17-2015, 09:50 AM
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Default Tire Pressure for 2 up riding on a 48?

Manual is gone, internet says different things depending on the website you look at so anyone with first hand knowledge please help!

When I Ride 2-up with my girl the tires feel off. Can anyone tell me what pressure they run on their 48's?

Just incase its needed I weigh 160 and my lady weighs about 140ish

Thanks!
 
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Tire pressure specs should be obtained from the tire that's on the bike, not from the manual. Check what tire you have and go from there.
 
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Recommended pressures do vary by tire brand, but most call for increasing the rear tire pressure 3-4 psi for 2up.
 
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Here is a thread about tire pressure that I recently posted. May help.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...uestion-2.html

As mentioned, tire pressure differs by brand. Refer to the manufacturer's max pressure on the tire and run towards the higher end. I am running 38 front and 38 rear.
 

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