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Apr 13, 2006 | 03:30 PM

#11

Bill918

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RE: Easy Question

Almost always fly solo. 36 front, 38 rear

Apr 16, 2006 | 10:37 PM

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RBJones

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RE: Easy Question

36/36 solo or with light passenger around town. Touring with passenger and luggage, 36/40. Lower than 40 in the rear with a load will cause heat buildup and accelerated wear, not to mention substandard handling at 75 mph.

Apr 16, 2006 | 10:40 PM

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Bruce00

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RE: Easy Question

36 / 38
But maybe I'll try 40 in the rear to see how the bike rides

Apr 16, 2006 | 11:03 PM

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capt42a

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RE: Easy Question

38 front 38 rear. Solo most of the time.
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Apr 17, 2006 | 09:30 PM

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Kahuna

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RE: Easy Question

I agree with Terry! 40PSI in the back is a must, if you want to extend the life your rear tire!

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ORIGINAL: Terry1955

I run 36 in front and 40 in rear for tire wear.

Apr 18, 2006 | 12:26 AM

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Neckball

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RE: Easy Question

Of all the replies, no one mentioned tire brand. Don't Metzler's require a higher pressure than the stock Dunlops? Reason I ask is, I'm getting a new rear (Metzler) tomorrow. Seems like I read where Metzler recommended 44 psi in the rear.

Apr 18, 2006 | 12:38 AM

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gsparesa

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ORIGINAL: Kahuna

I agree with Terry! 40PSI in the back is a must, if you want to extend the life your rear tire!

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ORIGINAL: Terry1955

I run 36 in front and 40 in rear for tire wear.

You can save rear tire rubber by curtailing your "rabbit" starts. I should listen to my own advice. 36/36 offers a smoother ride and 36/40 produces a harsher ride but better gas mileage. So, I run 36/38 on my Ultra. No heavy rear load on the RG so I run 36/36.