Tire pressure?

Pigface1 · Mar 11, 2005

I've never been able to get a real clear answer on what pressure people use on their street tires. I'm running just basic Dunlops on my CBR and I'm doing 40 in the front, 36 in the back, when the tires are cold. Some say it's too much, some say it's about right, some say it's right when they're hot, some say cold, etc. :screwy:

twisty · Mar 11, 2005

Pigface1 said:
I've never been able to get a real clear answer on what pressure people use on their street tires. I'm running just basic Dunlops on my CBR and I'm doing 40 in the front, 36 in the back, when the tires are cold. Some say it's too much, some say it's about right, some say it's right when they're hot, some say cold, etc. :screwy:

I would drop it 5 pounds in the front and leave the rear alone. 40 is way to high.

Gas Man · Mar 11, 2005

I run my 9R about 5#s light from what Kaw told me to run! Otherwise it just feels to edgy when riding on the h/w!

thirdgenlxi · Mar 11, 2005

I run 36 in front and 42 in the rear. I don't do hard enough riding to really tell a difference of a few lbs, so I just put in what Honda recommends which is 36F/42R

GsxrJack · Mar 11, 2005

33/36 on the street in the summer and 45/20 at the dragstrip :dthumb:

zx636r · Mar 11, 2005

i wouldent run over 36 in the rear. but mayber ur tire is dif, i dont knwo just seems like it would want to slid around alot.

Gas Man · Mar 11, 2005

Yeah I think Kaw tells me 36/42... but I run like 32/36... feels ALOT better!!!

jeeps84 · Mar 12, 2005

I would defiantly drop a few in the front! :yesnod:

super954 · Mar 12, 2005

YA HONDA SAYS 36 FRONT 42 REAR i DROP BOTH 3 OR 4 POUNDS

jeeps84 · Mar 12, 2005

super954 said:
YA HONDA SAYS 36 FRONT 42 REAR i DROP BOTH 3 OR 4 POUNDS

What does Honda know? :wink: :lol:

Nine29 · Mar 12, 2005

Which Dunlops are you running? Do you ride two-up? Do you do much long distance highway riding? How warm is the weather? There are a lot of variables to consider when determining what pressures to run. You should always check your pressures before you ride and adjust them according to the conditions. Don't just set 'em and forget 'em...

jeeps84 · Mar 12, 2005

Nine29 said:
Which Dunlops are you running? Do you ride two-up? Do you do much long distance highway riding? How warm is the weather? There are a lot of variables to consider when determining what pressures to run. You should always check your pressures before you ride and adjust them according to the conditions. Don't just set 'em and forget 'em...

:withstupi :twfrox:

thirdgenlxi · Mar 12, 2005

jeeps84 said:
What does Honda know? :wink: :lol:

Whoa whoa... thems fightin' words there buddy! :sw:

:wink:

bulldog · Mar 12, 2005

thirdgenlxi said:
Whoa whoa... thems fightin' words there buddy! :sw:

:wink:

heh heh

zx636r · Mar 12, 2005

i heard honda knows how to make bikes so that ppl can have a relaxing ride. lol

super954 · Mar 12, 2005

It is always relaxing when everyone is behind you . :dthumb:

GsxrJack · Mar 13, 2005

super954 said:
It is always relaxing when everyone is behind you . :dthumb:

not in a race it isnt :crazy: ....kind of scary and exciting all in one, hearing and knowing all those bikes are behind you, breathing down your neck waiting for you to make a mistake....... :crazy: :thumbs:

bulldog · Mar 13, 2005

all this evolved from tire pressure??

jeeps84 · Mar 13, 2005

bulldog said:
all this evolved from tire pressure??

Tire pressure can win or lose a race! :yesnod:

jeeps84 · Mar 13, 2005

thirdgenlxi said:
Whoa whoa... thems fightin' words there buddy! :sw:

:wink:

Actually I was being sarcastic! :wink:
The big 4 don't know squat about setting up bikes. :lol:

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