SV650 Tyre Pressure

[krhall]

Haven't done it for a couple of week so did it this morning, but my mind went totally blank.

Is it 33 psi front and 36 psi rear? It used to be on the chain guard but now I have a hugger there's no reminders.

Also is there anywhere that has a pump for bikes which doesn't involved losing knuckle skin on the brake discs?

Last thing; what difference does under inflation/over inflation make to the bike, I know this is a bit basic, but I don't really know.

[fizzwheel]

Is it 33 psi front and 36 psi rear?

Yep thats right.

[Mogs]

Under will increase the amount of rubber on the road, in winter not such a bad thing, but will also increase wear. Over will reduce the contact patch and thus decrease the grip, never a good thing.

Knuckles. Use a foot pump.

[ASM-Forever]

Or don't use a pump at all....everytime you go to the petrol station, stalk the air compressor, so that when another motorist is finished, you score some free air. :)

[krhall]

It's free anyway - well except for the cost in fresh skin every fortnight.

[northwind]

Under will increase the amount of rubber on the road, in winter not such a bad thing, but will also increase wear. Over will reduce the contact patch and thus decrease the grip, never a good thing.


Ah, but underinflated tyres can have problems with water dispersal as the tread can close up a little as the tyre flattens. It does help to get heat in, mind.

I run my Roadtecs and Stradas higher than recommended, 36/39, they're stiffer at the higher pressures and feel a lot more stable. It doesn't seem to lose me any grip which I'm actually using.

[ASM-Forever]

It's free anyway - well except for the cost in fresh skin every fortnight.

I have to pay around here....damn this affluent neighbourhood. :(

I find the trick is to park side on(LHS near the compressor) and then feed the nozzle from the left to right, between the brake disc.

[krhall]

Anyone used one of these bad boys?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300127994407

[Mogs]

Anyone used one of these bad boys?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300127994407

Yes, but I could never get a good seal when trying to inflate.

[Lozzo]

Anyone used one of these bad boys?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300127994407

I keep one in the toolkit. My Triumph has these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2624-11-3mm-Replacment-Motorcycle-Turret-Tubeless-Valve_W0QQitemZ300023031591QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2166 9QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

bought from and fitted by Roundandblack when I got the Pilot Road2s fitted.

[hovis]

i thought it depended on the tyre?

i ran 36 front 40-42 rear?

[Baph]

i thought it depended on the tyre?

i ran 36 front 40-42 rear?

I'd say it depends on tyre, weight of the person/people riding it, and a number of other factors including personal choice.

However, the recommended pressure for the SV (regardless of tyre) is 33/36. I run at 36/42 though, as I prefer the feel, and like northy says, I don't loose any of the grip that I could potentially use anyway. (Read: I'm not a top rider, and I ride on the roads, so I don't push the tyres to their limit).

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Hi.

I have Z6's front and rear. I would say that 33/36 is only just enough for these tyres. Any lower and you lose all sense of feedback from the road. In the summer I was running 36/42. The handling felt very sharp but you also feel all the minor bumps in the road surface.

Tim.