Avon storms pressures - SV650.org

steveg · 03-03-09, 09:16 PM

Hi ,

First Avons I've fitted quick question re tyre pressures , normally run 36/42 however Storms seem to feel a lot better at lower pressures . Does any one know what Avon recommend ?
Thinking of dropping to 34 / 38

Cheers Steve

rictus01 · 03-03-09, 09:26 PM

No idea of the recommendation on them, but I've been using 32/36 and not had a problem.

Cheers Mark.

03-03-09, 09:31 PM

I like mine slightly softer and rumming 32/36 also. Seems good as the higher pressures didnt feel to right.
34/38 could be a good compromise.

steveg · 03-03-09, 09:56 PM

I'll give the lower pressures a try , as I'm a keen pork pie eater (16 st) will try 34/38 , then try 32/36 to see how it feels

take it easy

Cheers Steve

dizzyblonde · 04-03-09, 12:00 AM

They are officially supposed to be 36 rear, and either 33 or 34 front.
Not so long back Avon had it on their site as 42 rear and something else as the front, but a nice mod called Luckypants PM'd me to let me know that the info i thought was correct was in fact wrong, and they had changed it back to what I have quoted in the first line.

dizzyblonde · 04-03-09, 12:06 AM

Quote:

<H1>Avon Fitment Guide

Quote:

Avon Fitments For Suzuki

SV 650 S, SU (1999 - 2002)

Front Tyres » Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 120/60ZR17 (55W)
2.3 bar (33psi)
Rear tyres » Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 160/60ZR17 (69W)
2.5 bar (36psi)

</H1>
from the AVon site

for other Suzuki models try this link

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcyc...70&model=&year=

a bit of jiggery pokery and you should be able to find every make and model on there too

Luckypants · 04-03-09, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Avon Fitments For Suzuki

SV 650 All Types

Front Tyres» Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 120/60ZR17 (55W)
2.3 bar (33psi)
Rear tyres» Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 160/60ZR17 (69W)
2.5 bar (36psi)

From Avon website, for pointies....

steveg · 04-03-09, 07:55 AM

Bostin

Thanks Steve

04-03-09, 09:03 AM

Interestingly, the don't list my Hornet but they do list the CBR (same sizes) and that's 36/42.

did they give a reason for the lower pressures on the SV? Larger footprint for lighter bike?

C

Luckypants · 04-03-09, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berlin

Interestingly, the don't list my Hornet but they do list the CBR (same sizes) and that's 36/42.

did they give a reason for the lower pressures on the SV? Larger footprint for lighter bike?

C

No reasons given, but you could try emailing their technical department who are very helpful. My Viffer is also listed as 36/42 and so is your Hornet (unless I got wrong year)....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avon

CB 600 Hornet F / FS (2002 - 2006)

Front Tyres» Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 120/70ZR17 (58W)
2.5 bar (36psi)
Rear tyres» Storm-ST
» Viper Sport
» Viper Supersport
Size 180/55ZR17 (73W)
2.9 bar (42psi)

03-03-09, 09:16 PM	#1
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Avon storms pressures Hi , First Avons I've fitted quick question re tyre pressures , normally run 36/42 however Storms seem to feel a lot better at lower pressures . Does any one know what Avon recommend ? Thinking of dropping to 34 / 38 Cheers Steve __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

03-03-09, 09:26 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Avon storms pressures No idea of the recommendation on them, but I've been using 32/36 and not had a problem. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

03-03-09, 09:31 PM	#3
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Avon storms pressures I like mine slightly softer and rumming 32/36 also. Seems good as the higher pressures didnt feel to right. 34/38 could be a good compromise.

03-03-09, 09:56 PM	#4
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Re: Avon storms pressures I'll give the lower pressures a try , as I'm a keen pork pie eater (16 st) will try 34/38 , then try 32/36 to see how it feels take it easy Cheers Steve __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

04-03-09, 12:00 AM	#5
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Avon storms pressures They are officially supposed to be 36 rear, and either 33 or 34 front. Not so long back Avon had it on their site as 42 rear and something else as the front, but a nice mod called Luckypants PM'd me to let me know that the info i thought was correct was in fact wrong, and they had changed it back to what I have quoted in the first line. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

04-03-09, 07:55 AM	#8
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Re: Avon storms pressures Bostin Thanks Steve __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

04-03-09, 09:03 AM	#9
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Avon storms pressures Interestingly, the don't list my Hornet but they do list the CBR (same sizes) and that's 36/42. did they give a reason for the lower pressures on the SV? Larger footprint for lighter bike? C

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