So went for a ride earlier... - SV650.org

19-06-13, 02:04 PM

So as the title says i thought i would go for a bimble, so set off and got about 5 miles and thought the bike was a bit "Whishy Washy", The bike felt loose at the back is the best description. So I thought "low tire pressure that's what that is!".
So i pulled over and checked the rear wheel, I could almost touch the rim if i pushed reasonably hard. So i thought "Crap, Best get home quick." so after a tricky ride home to get 40p and a rather scary trip to tesco for the Air Machine.

Turned out i had 6 PSI in the rear tire :S
But its fine now i have 32 PSI...

Note to self: check tires more often!

Bibio · 19-06-13, 02:16 PM

it's 36psi rear and 33psi front for the SV.

19-06-13, 02:28 PM

Are you sure you don't have a slow puncture / dodgy valve?

Don't rely on the machines at garages for an accurate reading as your tyres will be warm. Best to check pressures when cold.

Winder · 19-06-13, 02:38 PM

Must be something wrong there mate, you could leave a bike standing for years and it wouldn't lose that much pressure.
As above, check the tyre and valve over thoroughly for any leaks/foreign objects. And yes it's 33f 36r

19-06-13, 03:55 PM

I have a compressor at home so i can do tires at home it was just because i was out and about i needed it now, plus it was all locked up, I will be checking the tire later when im not busy.

PyroUK · 19-06-13, 04:37 PM

Argh! Karp!

Hope it isn't a big problem mate! Also still good for sat morning heading up to AR?

Messie · 19-06-13, 05:06 PM

Moved to Bike Talk

19-06-13, 02:04 PM	#1
Lume Guest Posts: n/a	So went for a ride earlier... So as the title says i thought i would go for a bimble, so set off and got about 5 miles and thought the bike was a bit "Whishy Washy", The bike felt loose at the back is the best description. So I thought "low tire pressure that's what that is!". So i pulled over and checked the rear wheel, I could almost touch the rim if i pushed reasonably hard. So i thought "Crap, Best get home quick." so after a tricky ride home to get 40p and a rather scary trip to tesco for the Air Machine. Turned out i had 6 PSI in the rear tire :S But its fine now i have 32 PSI... Note to self: check tires more often!

19-06-13, 02:16 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: So went for a ride earlier... it's 36psi rear and 33psi front for the SV.

19-06-13, 02:28 PM	#3
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So went for a ride earlier... Are you sure you don't have a slow puncture / dodgy valve? Don't rely on the machines at garages for an accurate reading as your tyres will be warm. Best to check pressures when cold. Last edited by Pricey12; 19-06-13 at 02:29 PM.

19-06-13, 02:38 PM	#4
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: So went for a ride earlier... Must be something wrong there mate, you could leave a bike standing for years and it wouldn't lose that much pressure. As above, check the tyre and valve over thoroughly for any leaks/foreign objects. And yes it's 33f 36r __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

19-06-13, 03:55 PM	#5
Lume Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So went for a ride earlier... I have a compressor at home so i can do tires at home it was just because i was out and about i needed it now, plus it was all locked up, I will be checking the tire later when im not busy.

19-06-13, 04:37 PM	#6
PyroUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poole Posts: 1,083	So went for a ride earlier... Argh! Karp! Hope it isn't a big problem mate! Also still good for sat morning heading up to AR? __________________ 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, Arrow exhaust and QS!

19-06-13, 05:06 PM	#7
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: So went for a ride earlier... Moved to Bike Talk __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

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