PSI makes the difference

[KatanaTX]

I took a late night ride just now and Kat was great in the straights but had a bad feeling in turns, not stable as usual. Got home and took a tire check and PSI was 5 lbs off in front and 3 off in back. Filled em up and took short round about the sub and bike felt completely different. Who would have thought that little psi makes the difference.

[WildKat]

Oh yeah... its something I try to check everytime I head out for a ride. I dont always remember to if Im in a hurry.. but no doubt, its alittle nerve rackin when you realize that uneasy feeling going thru a turn.

[SweetLou]

I just kick the tire.

[soccersteve]

i kinda like it a little soft. not real soft, but ya know... i don't really have a real number i like...i just go with what feels good

[Anonymous]

i kinda like it a little soft. not real soft, but ya know... i don't really have a real number i like...i just go with what feels good

...good thing I know what you're talking about...

[katrider]

I haven't noticed that problem with my Dunlops. Wonder if it's a tire brand thingy??

[The CyberPoet]

I run 38 rear, 35 1/2 front and know when they're a couple pounds down just by the feel of the handling. As for Dunlops, if you run them low, they will scallop.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Crackshot]

i kinda like it a little soft. not real soft, but ya know... i don't really have a real number i like...i just go with what feels good

Yeah, something tells me you aren't talking about tires....

[soccersteve]

i kinda like it a little soft. not real soft, but ya know... i don't really have a real number i like...i just go with what feels good

Yeah, something tells me you aren't talking about tires....

maybe i should have mentioned that i was talking about tires. sorry to lead anybody on or get anybodys hopes up

[tzortn]

I have friends that can tell if their car tires are a couple of pounds off. Personally in my car I can only tell if the tire is flat, but on the bike a small change in pressure is noticeable.

[DINGBAT]

I run 38 rear, 35 1/2 front and know when they're a couple pounds down just by the feel of the handling. As for Dunlops, if you run them low, they will scallop.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

I run 38 rear, 36 front. I was wondering if that was about right? I never checked the pressure before and I think that caused my rear tire to square off a little quicker than it should have.

[trinc]

I run 38 rear, 35 1/2 front and know when they're a couple pounds down just by the feel of the handling. As for Dunlops, if you run them low, they will scallop.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

thats pretty high isn't it ? i run at the recommmended pressure 33/36.
in the winter i'll drop 1/2 psi in the front.

an under inflated tire will wear on the sidewalls more & run hotter, to much air they'll run cooler & will have a smaller footprint

you should get in the habit of the checking the pressure OFTEN if not every ride. it will let the tire run at it optimum heat range & a tire thats inflated properly is less likely to have a failure.


tim

[lucky6man]

my front ones got a slow leak. any one got any pointers other then puting the leak junk in the tire? i think it would be kinda hard with the rotors and tight spaces and all

[ThAzKat]

I just kick the tire.

easy for you, the bike doesn't even have a engine in it, just kidding!


I check mine before I go anywhere!!

[trinc]

my front ones got a slow leak. any one got any pointers other then puting the leak junk in the tire? i think it would be kinda hard with the rotors and tight spaces and all

read the labels - not for motorcycle use.

i'd replace it. a rear flat is bad enough but if the front lets loose at
a higher speed you may be looking for more than a new tire.

tim