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How much air pressure do you keep in your tires?

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Old 12-28-2008, 07:53 AM
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My wife and I are going to take a ride on my bike today. How much air pressure do you keep in your tires when transporting a passenger?
 
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:56 AM
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C'mon man, kidding right? When in doubt...RTFM!!!
 
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On my 07 EGC, I've gone with the ratings in the manual: 40# rear, 35# front.
 
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Did you happen to look in your "Owner's manual"? Best to figure out what PSI works best for you.
 

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40#s rear 35#s front at all times passenger or not.
 
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40 in rear, 38 in front. It has worked out well for me.
 
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40R/36F.
Surprised you hav'nt asked about the rear shocks?
 
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What did you do before today ?
 
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I always run 40 in the rear and 36 in the front.
 
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Not Again!!!!....Be carefull you manual may blow away
 


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