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Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:35 pm
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38 psi at the front - well it’s only 2 psi over the max recommended stamped on the sidewall. Provided he’ll stand by my claim in the event of an accident where front tyre grip is a contributing factor, I’ll give it a go. (I ride solo and weigh about 80kg dripping wet.) 😉 |
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36/42 in the manual... For street riding a few psi of those numbers is of no signicance for me so I don't stress over it, but there is no harm in doing your own testing if you want. |
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Zitat von TriangleRider im Beitrag #33 ah yes, the tyres require *some air* ploy. I subscribe to this view. Too many variables to give a toss about precision of pressure. |
Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #25But to be fair, having done all that, BMW manage to come up with a single set of tyre pressures which are apparently completely independent of the load being carried, temperature, country, climate, speed, road surface, tyre brand etc etc etc... to me it's not beyond the realms of possibility that an experienced mechanic on the ground could usefully tweak the pressures to suit different real-world conditions.
KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS
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Good info here. Just to stir things up a little more... |
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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #38Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #25But to be fair, having done all that, BMW manage to come up with a single set of tyre pressures which are apparently completely independent of the load being carried, temperature, country, climate, speed, road surface, tyre brand etc etc etc... to me it's not beyond the realms of possibility that an experienced mechanic on the ground could usefully tweak the pressures to suit different real-world conditions. In my opinion, it should be the recommendation of the tire manufacturer that we're arguing about.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #34Zitat von Alda im Beitrag #32 I am told that the carcass is completely inflexible and they protest at the slightest deviation from their original path. They generate a lot of hot air but are developing a reputation for losing their grip. Chris
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #41Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #34Zitat von Alda im Beitrag #32 they seem to have some quality control problems with pigmentation as well |
Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #39 Good video that explains why "close enough is good enough" for me on my street bike. There are too many variables in street riding to stress over a few psi. I set to manufacturer specs and go riding. |
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Zitat von TriangleRider im Beitrag #43Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #39Good video that explains why "close enough is good enough" for me on my street bike. It's interesting, for sure. Also, I noticed the following blurb at the top of the relevant youtube page: "42 psi rear and 36 psi front have been the recommended tire pressures for every motorcycle tire brand and model since the dawn of time. You'll find 42/36 on every motorcycle at every dealership in the United States if not the world. Welcome to the 21st Century where you can determine your own tire pressures." I didn't know that? But if so, it makes me less a lot less in thrawl to BMW and their R&D budget, given that mysteriously they've managed to come up with precisely the same figures. KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS |
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cycleworld.com/almost-everything-you-need-to-know-about-motorcycle-tire-pressures/ |
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