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Sep 1, 2008 | 10:48 PM

#21

spizzyman

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From: Birch Bay, WA

40 in back, 36 in front all the time, unless I am a little lazy. I have three different guages and they don't match each other. I generally rely on the digital. If I can use my shock pump to top off, I think I will do that. Ambient temp does make a big difference. Yesterday 40 and 36, this morning (colder) 36 and 33. Upped it a bit before the ride.
My Honda had a tough time keeping air in the first set of tires. The second set almost never needed air. Go figure.

spiz

Sep 2, 2008 | 06:56 AM

#22

cfmii11

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From: Connecticut

Check the needle valve in the stem itself, make sure it's all the way in.
By the way, you will need the special tool to screw it in, if it's loose, it cost's about 2 bucks in Auto Zone.

Charlie

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:54 AM

#23

gunner11

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From: Roswell, NM

Same here, check them once a week, 37 PSI

Sep 2, 2008 | 01:17 PM

#24

JustLoafin

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From: Buckley, WA

I found my OEM tires to be leaking initially but after a few months and a couple of good rides they quit leaking. I had the same thing happen on my replacements and now they are ok. Go figure!!

Sep 2, 2008 | 01:42 PM

#25

skratch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jset670

I ran mine up to 40 psi in my 05 RK and it rides like crap. I am going to back them both off. I am going to try 25 front and 35 rear for awhile.

i would not recommend going as low as 25 in the front. if you go too low, you get too much sidewall flex, and extra rolling resistance which causes heat buildup which in turn could cause tire failure.

Sep 2, 2008 | 02:12 PM

#26

Tinkermc

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From: King William, VA.

I run 40psi in both get great mileage out of tires, reolaced rear just recently for second time and front has 24,000 and change still looks good

Sep 2, 2008 | 02:15 PM

#27

bagman1

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From: Bay Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustLoafin

I found my OEM tires to be leaking initially but after a few months and a couple of good rides they quit leaking. I had the same thing happen on my replacements and now they are ok. Go figure!!

Sometimes they can take a while for the beads to seat. Thats why its important to check your tire psi as you did, even after a long time sitting w/o running the psi can drop.

Sep 2, 2008 | 02:21 PM

#28

Beemervet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jset670

I ran mine up to 40 psi in my 05 RK and it rides like crap. I am going to back them both off. I am going to try 25 front and 35 rear for awhile.

BAD idea...............Try recommended +1 or 2 PSI, cold.

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Sep 2, 2008 | 02:23 PM

#29

wagsrk08

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From: On the lake, Ohio

I mainly run 1 up with a 36 front and 40 rear tire consistantly. I loose about a 1 to 2lbs a week due to the bumpy ruff roads I ride (I hope). Still considering a digital tire gauge since all the manual ones I own give me various readings.

Sep 2, 2008 | 04:27 PM

#30

big cahuna

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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey

I have a digital gauge but it doesn't fit too good with the rotor in the way.I also have the service station type with the flexable hose that works to check and add air. 40/40 front and back. I'm not a paper weight and the tires last good.,,