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I run 36 front 40 rear. Never exceed the pressure on the sidewall of any tire, that is the Max pressure, not the recommended pressure. Tires should be checked in the morning after the bike has been sitting overnight (or for the night owls, in the afternoon after the bike is sitting all day). DO NOT LET AIR OUT IF YOU CHECK THEM DURING A RIDE, the higher inflation is due to the heat of the tire and is figured into the cold pressure specification.

 

i read an article in one of the bike mags a few months(?) back and they were interviewing the VP of Dunlop. he stated 40lbs frt and rear on the electra glides for proper wear. i got 15K out of the last two rear and 30K outta the frt doin this.

 

I know for sure I do not like less than 36. I have not tried any higher on my gauge, 36F and 36R.

 

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Per Dunlop:

For high-speed, fully loaded or dual-riding touring motorcycle applications, inflate front tires to maximum recommended by vehicle manufacturer for Dunlop fitment and rear tires to maximum load inflation pressure on sidewall. Rear touring tires must be inflated to a minimum of 36 psi for light to medium loads and 40 psi for dual riding and other loads. Never exceed maximum load indicated on tire sidewall or vehicle capacity load found in owner's manual.

Underinflated tires can result in imprecise cornering, higher running temperatures, irregular tread wear at the edge of the contact patch, fatigue cracking, overstressing and eventual failure of the tire carcass.

Overinflating tires does not increase load carrying capacity, but will result in a hard ride and accelerated tire wear in the center of the contact patch.

 

Over and under inflated tires can cause death and injury.

I read it somewhere... I just know it!