SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking Discussion and chat on all topics and technical stuff related to the SV650 and SV1000 Need Help: Try Searching before posting |
|
Thread Tools |
28-06-10, 11:08 AM | #1 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Tyre pressures SV650S?
I have dunlop sportmax D208F tyres on my sv650s. My bikea book says i should be running 36psi in the back and 33psi in the front. The dealership have given it to me with 33 in the back and 30 in the front. Is the psi specific to the tyres or should i inflate to the suzuki's reccomendations.
NB. This is cold pressure, it is a very hot day though. Thoughts and advice please .... |
28-06-10, 11:28 AM | #2 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressure???
Depends how accurate you think your pressure gauge is compared to the dealership.
I'd inflate them so your gauge reads correctly as it is quite a small difference. PS - I thought it was 32psi for the front of an SV |
28-06-10, 11:38 AM | #3 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressure???
I will check the book again before inflation. Also are you still selling your crash bungs?
|
28-06-10, 11:44 AM | #4 |
Super Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3,614
|
Re: Tyre pressure???
Standard Pressures are IIRC
33 psi in the Front 36 psi in the Rear Personally I'd start there and then adjust by 1 or 2 psi to suit your riding style / tyres. But IMHO I dont think its wise to go widely away from these pressures unless the tyre manufacturer says its OK to do so.
__________________
Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition |
28-06-10, 05:31 PM | #5 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: North West
Posts: 3,124
|
Re: Tyre pressures SV650S?
Dunlop state 36 F and 42 rear
edit.....you are going to need to check with Dunlop or your tyre fitter, they list the D207 as 36/42 and then the D209 as 33/36. 33/36 is more usual for an SV but could be either. edit again...right, I get it now, the fitment chart isnt the clearest to read. For loads under 90Kg they suggest 33 Front/36 Rear, for loads over 90Kg they suggest 36 front/36 rear. Last edited by flymo; 28-06-10 at 05:48 PM. |
28-06-10, 05:58 PM | #6 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressure???
|
28-06-10, 06:16 PM | #7 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressures SV650S?
always inflate to pressures stated by tyre manufacturer
|
28-06-10, 06:19 PM | #8 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressures SV650S?
|
28-06-10, 06:36 PM | #9 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Tyre pressures SV650S?
of course if ya wanna be awkward, there is that
|
28-06-10, 09:09 PM | #10 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country
Posts: 7,750
|
Re: Tyre pressures SV650S?
I run my dunlops (roadsmarts) at suzuki recommended psi's feel better.
At 36/42 the handling was very vague and slow, didn't like them at all (ran the centres in 50 mile tho )
__________________
RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Road Tyre Pressures and tyre problems | G | Bikes - Talk & Issues | 14 | 05-06-08 03:29 PM |
Tyre pressures | mxm35948 | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 13 | 10-09-07 04:18 PM |
Tyre pressures for an SV650S K3. | keithlackie | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 2 | 28-05-07 09:09 AM |
tyre pressures ? | DAX | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 20 | 12-12-06 09:28 PM |
Tyre Pressures | fizzwheel | Tyres | 21 | 26-03-05 09:04 PM |