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May 26, 2007 | 11:12 AM

brgtr3

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Tire pressure recommendations?

Just curious: my stock tire sidewalls say 41 psi rear, and 40 psi front.

Is this the number you would use when topping off the air, or would you use something lower? I ride by myself (170#).

Thanks! Keith

May 26, 2007 | 11:15 AM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

I am a solo rider, never carry passenger, weigh 165, front tire 30psi rear tire 36psi, smooth ride.

May 26, 2007 | 11:16 AM

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I am a solo rider, never carry passenger, weigh 165, front tire 30psi rear tire 36psi, smooth ride.

Are you on the stock tires, and are they the same "recommended" psi?

May 26, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

Yes, stock tires and specs from the manual.

May 26, 2007 | 11:20 AM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

Got it... thanks! (eh!)

May 26, 2007 | 12:04 PM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

personally, I use 36 in the rear, and 34 in front. I ride 2-up quit a bit, and that seems to handle best for me.

May 26, 2007 | 01:52 PM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

Your owners manual will recommend different tire pressure than what is on your tires. I follow the owners manual and up both the front and rear by 2 lbs.

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May 27, 2007 | 09:15 PM

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RE: Tire pressure recommendations?

i use 32 f - 38 r (got this from the tire manufacturer and she looked up my ride (2007 883 low). Interestingly, my manual says nothing about tire pressure!