Checking tyre pressures

[ChunkyMonkey]

B (07/11/2007)

steveGSX (07/11/2007)

I check mine once a week as well, just a habit Ive got into and running underinflated on the road is a bit pointless isnt ? surely it just increases tyre wear ?

Not necessarily. I find the std recommended pressures for my bike, 36f 42r give a harsher ride and less grip and being quite a light rider exaggerates this more.

Out of curiosity I had a look in my handbook and was surprised to find there was no change of recommended pressures whether two up or solo. This appears to be a trend across the board and a one size fits all strangely.

What I do know is that the load you carry and how fast you’re going to carry it;) will make a difference to optimum pressure and that’s why this subject will continue to be discussed many more times because of the variables.

Generally speaking I find the recommended pressures too high, this is to cater for two up riding. That’s why I almost always suggest a few psi less than std.

Now… trackday pressures:w00t:

Or maybe you should put some meat on them skinny bones ;)

[B]

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

steveGSX (07/11/2007)

I check mine once a week as well, just a habit Ive got into and running underinflated on the road is a bit pointless isnt ? surely it just increases tyre wear ?

Not necessarily. I find the std recommended pressures for my bike, 36f 42r give a harsher ride and less grip and being quite a light rider exaggerates this more.

Out of curiosity I had a look in my handbook and was surprised to find there was no change of recommended pressures whether two up or solo. This appears to be a trend across the board and a one size fits all strangely.

What I do know is that the load you carry and how fast you’re going to carry it;) will make a difference to optimum pressure and that’s why this subject will continue to be discussed many more times because of the variables.

Generally speaking I find the recommended pressures too high, this is to cater for two up riding. That’s why I almost always suggest a few psi less than std.

Now… trackday pressures:w00t:

Or maybe you should put some meat on them skinny bones ;)

I have to work very hard to keep my svelt figure especially at my age…57:D

[ChunkyMonkey]

B (07/11/2007)

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

steveGSX (07/11/2007)

I check mine once a week as well, just a habit Ive got into and running underinflated on the road is a bit pointless isnt ? surely it just increases tyre wear ?

Not necessarily. I find the std recommended pressures for my bike, 36f 42r give a harsher ride and less grip and being quite a light rider exaggerates this more.

Out of curiosity I had a look in my handbook and was surprised to find there was no change of recommended pressures whether two up or solo. This appears to be a trend across the board and a one size fits all strangely.

What I do know is that the load you carry and how fast you’re going to carry it;) will make a difference to optimum pressure and that’s why this subject will continue to be discussed many more times because of the variables.

Generally speaking I find the recommended pressures too high, this is to cater for two up riding. That’s why I almost always suggest a few psi less than std.

Now… trackday pressures:w00t:

Or maybe you should put some meat on them skinny bones ;)

I have to work very hard to keep my svelt figure especially at my age…57:D

It must be awful going through life being so susceptible to tank slappers;)

[B]

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

steveGSX (07/11/2007)

I check mine once a week as well, just a habit Ive got into and running underinflated on the road is a bit pointless isnt ? surely it just increases tyre wear ?

Not necessarily. I find the std recommended pressures for my bike, 36f 42r give a harsher ride and less grip and being quite a light rider exaggerates this more.

Out of curiosity I had a look in my handbook and was surprised to find there was no change of recommended pressures whether two up or solo. This appears to be a trend across the board and a one size fits all strangely.

What I do know is that the load you carry and how fast you’re going to carry it;) will make a difference to optimum pressure and that’s why this subject will continue to be discussed many more times because of the variables.

Generally speaking I find the recommended pressures too high, this is to cater for two up riding. That’s why I almost always suggest a few psi less than std.

Now… trackday pressures:w00t:

Or maybe you should put some meat on them skinny bones ;)

I have to work very hard to keep my svelt figure especially at my age…57:D

It must be awful going through life being so susceptible to tank slappers;)

Can’t remember the last time I had one Anyway stop trying to get round me because your TL needs a set up

[ChunkyMonkey]

B (07/11/2007)

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

ChunkyMonkey (07/11/2007)

B (07/11/2007)

steveGSX (07/11/2007)

I check mine once a week as well, just a habit Ive got into and running underinflated on the road is a bit pointless isnt ? surely it just increases tyre wear ?

Not necessarily. I find the std recommended pressures for my bike, 36f 42r give a harsher ride and less grip and being quite a light rider exaggerates this more.

Out of curiosity I had a look in my handbook and was surprised to find there was no change of recommended pressures whether two up or solo. This appears to be a trend across the board and a one size fits all strangely.

What I do know is that the load you carry and how fast you’re going to carry it;) will make a difference to optimum pressure and that’s why this subject will continue to be discussed many more times because of the variables.

Generally speaking I find the recommended pressures too high, this is to cater for two up riding. That’s why I almost always suggest a few psi less than std.

Now… trackday pressures:w00t:

Or maybe you should put some meat on them skinny bones ;)

I have to work very hard to keep my svelt figure especially at my age…57:D

It must be awful going through life being so susceptible to tank slappers;)

Can’t remember the last time I had one Anyway stop trying to get round me because your TL needs a set up

And me VTR when thats in one big bit;)

[wolfeyes]

Get a double barrel tyre pump from Halfords as it is a lot quicker!

[bikerbecs]

curtis (07/11/2007)

Get ya self 1 of thses dont have to rely on garages then roughly £15

I generally check mine once a week but I’ll definitely be investing in one of those Digi Gauge’s that curtis mentioned, cheers mate!

[makman]

Weekly checks here. I have my own gauge as well. Worth checking yourself. The local BP gauge is also accurate (when the scrotes have not cut the unit off!) and free!

[dannyboy]

Picked up a foot pump on the way home last night, was tempted by a compressor but thought it was a tad excessive:w00t:

[the_bat]

got a footpump with gauge from homebase

I’m trying to check it every 1-2 weeks and everytime before rideouts