tire pressure question??psi

[rambo]

been looking at the 05 sporty manual. am solo rider. manual says 30-36, shop manual says 30-36, HD people ALL tell me run 36-40 even for solo,, your thoughts...thanks newbie rambo..

[GregD]

I run 36/40 also, but I do a lot of 2up riding.
Even when I ride alone I keep that pressure.

Never had a problem after 23000 miles.

Greg....

[rambo]

did you notice any handling difference from 36-40 from solo to 2up..thanks rambo

[GregD]

No....didn't notice any real difference.
That said I don't go out too often and cut the twists either. Just around town and the occasional run up the interstate for a few exits.

Been out of town so much the past few months when I do get home it's like riding a new bike. :tour

Ride Safe

Greg....

[crackers]

on a side note,
should tyre pressure be checked when the tyre is hot or cold?

cheers
crackers

[cantolina]

on a side note,
should tyre pressure be checked when the tyre is hot or cold?

cheers
crackers


Always cold...

I run 34F 36R up it a bit in the rear when I'm 2-up sometimes...

[twinsporty]

I run 36 front and 40 rear for solo and 2 up. The dealer recommended it when I got it and I haven't seen nor fealt any problems yet. Of course I alaso run my cage tires in the upper range too.

[rambo]

well, forum cannot be wrong...36-40 it is,,, thanks

[cantolina]

I found just a bit more bite on the road at slightly lower pressures...especially in the rear....

Just my experience..

:)

[willprevale]

Been out of town so much the past few months Greg....

Hey Greg, nice to see ya again. Ya been missed.

The recommended ranges are based on the type of riding, your weight and/or the combined weight of you and yer passenger. Obviously, if twisties aren't your thing, the slightly higer pressuure will give better mileage and conversly, the lower numbers will give a larger footprint in the twisties.

[sleezyrider]

Always cold...

I run 34F 36R up it a bit in the rear when I'm 2-up sometimes...

well, if your out riding and you stop for gas and check your tire pressure, your tires are hot or warm from riding, they should read 36/40 hot/warm or 36/40 at a cold temperature (not ridden)?????

[Buckshot]

well, if your out riding and you stop for gas and check your tire pressure, your tires are hot or warm from riding, they should read 36/40 hot/warm or 36/40 at a cold temperature (not ridden)?????

As the air in your tire heats up, it will read higher than it does with the tire cold. So, you should check them cold. My stealer didn't say anything about the 36/40. They told me what was in the manual. I always just check em with a pressure gauge before I leave the house. If they are low, I have a electronic air pump you plug into the cig. lighter and pump em up.