Underinflation is a good killer of all tyres, from wheelbarrow to truck.Originally Posted by Kickaha
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Underinflation is a good killer of all tyres, from wheelbarrow to truck.
"No matter what bike you ride. It's all the same wind in your face"
Geriatric hoon
I just read somewhere that almost all motorcycle tyre problems were due to underinflation.
Was there not a recall involving Michelin Pilot Powers in the last year or two?
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
That doesn't surprise me at all! And yes, there was a recall on Pilot Powers three years ago, pretty sure it only applied to the US though but here's the infor if anyone wants to check their tyres: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...e-tire-recall/ & http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=29445
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Rider Coach
Mmm, due to their 300kg long wheelbase ZZR's and the ilk running 20 psi.... at a pick.
Armature speller
How about those running Shinko 705's on Triumph Tigers with the tyre pressures set according to the sidewall.
33psi and massive overheating and blistering rubber.
On a DR650 - no problem at those pressures.
They're getting the sidewall's on the new ones to read 36psi max.
I'm using an Avon Gripster with a manufacturing date of 1996 on the rear at the moment.
But only until I get the $ together for a pair of 705's.
In the riders seat
Whats the difference in the weight of those bikes?
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
About 50Kg based on 2007 models....
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
I've been doing it wrong all these years....I always run underinflated.My choice,I haven't crashed for it,and have no tyre problems.
Rider Coach
Ummm, a few PSI below the recommended can be fine... so long as it doesn't cause undue wear.
Lett pressure can mean more mechanical grip... right to the poing the sidewalls flex so much that they no longer perform their function.... and you get a "walking" sensation.
Bare in mind that there is always some sidewall flex in tyres. Just too much is not the best.
Forum whore
I suspect Mr Motu runs more than a few psi under. He knows what he is doing.
Forum whore
Walking is good - I know where I am when they start walking.
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