Lissa
29-07-06, 06:06 AM
Just read DAX's post about tyre pressures, and feeling a little puzzled.
I checked the handbook too, and it does say 33F 36R, but I seem to remember that some manufacturers recommend 36 front and rear................and we are running Diablo's at 42R, which they recommend for two-up riding. When we ran the rear at 36 we got less than 2,000 miles out of the rubber. Got over 3,000 at the moment and still looking good for a fair few more, and the bike feels fine and handling and ride quality aren't compromised. We certainly prefer the feel of running at 42.
So what pressures do other people run at? Do you follow the handbook recommendation, the tyre manufacturers, or do you have your own personal pressure preference that you have worked out by yourself?
I checked the handbook too, and it does say 33F 36R, but I seem to remember that some manufacturers recommend 36 front and rear................and we are running Diablo's at 42R, which they recommend for two-up riding. When we ran the rear at 36 we got less than 2,000 miles out of the rubber. Got over 3,000 at the moment and still looking good for a fair few more, and the bike feels fine and handling and ride quality aren't compromised. We certainly prefer the feel of running at 42.
So what pressures do other people run at? Do you follow the handbook recommendation, the tyre manufacturers, or do you have your own personal pressure preference that you have worked out by yourself?