Motorcycle tire pressure... who is right?
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Motorcycle tire pressure... who is right?
I stopped by my harley dealer to ask about a seat they had and topic of tire pressureq came up because of an issue I was having on my ride from work to the dealership. I explained what I was experiencing and they asked what my tire pressure was set at....I told them 36psi, which is what my service manual calls for in the front and back for a solo rider(FXDF).
They said that though the manual says that, its not correct... they told me that I need to follow what the tire says on the sidewall(cruisetech says 50psi).
Who is correct?
They said that though the manual says that, its not correct... they told me that I need to follow what the tire says on the sidewall(cruisetech says 50psi).
Who is correct?
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I have never heard such a thing. In trucks I jack it way up when supper heavy load. On my bikes I have been running it 36ish, no matter passenger or loaded. I don't vary my tire pressure or shocks, to much hassle. Not saying it is right
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Number on the side of the tire is the maximum pressure, not the recommended pressure for your bike. Follow the manual or the tire manufacturer (Avons take higher than Dunlop). I run 36/40 on AEs.
Oh yeah, and find another dealer
I was curious so I checked my Owners Manual and Harley Service Manual which both say a DF should be 36 front 40 rear with the Dunlops?
Oh yeah, and find another dealer
I was curious so I checked my Owners Manual and Harley Service Manual which both say a DF should be 36 front 40 rear with the Dunlops?
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As mentioned 36 and 40 are the numbers you are looking for ... Figure on the sidewall is MAXIMUM pressure ... The one yoy spoke with at the dealer should be a shoe salesman
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I work on my own bike...or take it to an indy shop if its more then i can handle. I was there asking about a new seat for my dyna.... 😂
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