:shock: But around 10 years ago, a decision was reached between the companies to standardise pressures so that most bikes can run on the same no matter what tyres they're on. That standard is 36psi at the front and 42psi at the rear.

just got this off the FAQ section???

If in doubt I'd go with the 33/36, however saying that it's all about tyre feedback, if you don't know what it is then don't mess with it, if you do the you'll know where to go from there, keep an eye on the way the tyre wears, if you find it's cupping add a bit more or if it's squaring off take a little out.

On getting a new (to me) make or model of tyre I always start from there, sometimes it's miles out and sometimes it's spot on, It's down to the right feel and that's really hard to get across.

Cheers Mark.

Only just got used to running 36/42 on Avon Viper Sports.......it's my second rear Avon and still loving them :D

if your running Avons with as VBD carcass, 36F/42R, any other tire 33F/36R

Not true.

Continental's (Road Attacks, Sport Attacks and Contiforce) all run at 36/42
Conti Fitment Guide for SV650

Anybody tried those valve caps which show red when pressure is low ? I find it awkward to read a conventional gauge.

2 problems, the most important of which is they open the valve to get a pressure reading meaning many people found they were loosing more air than normal with them fitted. Plus if they then fail your valve is open and you've got a flat.

Also they look naff IMO and aren't as accurate as a good pressure gauge. Just have a check every week.

I stand corrected, most tire manufacturers refer back to suzuki recomendations

so as i have sport attacks or road attacks (i cant remember which & it pi$$ing down so im not going out to the garage to check)

front 36
rear 42

is this ok :stupid:

When I spoke to Bridgestone they recommended 36/42 in order to alleviate squaring the rear on the SV and that is also the pressure Triumph suggest for the same tyre[BT O2O] Having done 6500 miles on the current rear and it is still good for another 2500/3000. Like Rictus says it is how YOU
sense the feedback so playing around with a few p.s.i up and down gives a different feel to the tyre