Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[BigG]

Not the League fullahs?

No Mate, Christian bike group Warriors of Zion

[Dooly]

No Mate, Christian bike group Warriors of Zion

They'd prob still beat the League fullahs anyway, despite today's fluke.

[Wasp27]

but could of been the Road cos I folled Alvins Lines and his tyre stuffed up as well could of been acid on the road just before Dannevirke or just to much throttle eH!

or....maybe ya boff runned over a chinaman who just happened to be holdin a 9" disc grinder in each hand

[grantnz]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

Whoa, they pretty high pressures, run 34 rear and 32 front on the Duke and when they are that high feels like you are running on wooden tyres, prefer 30 rear, 28 front but can get a bit squirmey when real hot like a trackday or summers day. Running Pilot Powers. Don't know what manual youre reading , but know mates VTR1000 manual says tyres should be 44? rear, 40-42 front which is based on OEM standard plastic rim protectors, which are not really tyres. Continentals run pressures in the 40's which is way above most other brands recomendations. Suspension set up is to be considered as well. I like my bikes like my woman, firm ,not too hard but still with a bit of a wiggle in the back end.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

yep works on the track. Start at 36 rear and front 35. Get it out and ride a while and then test the pressure. Get a good gage and stick to it. Make 3 psi when warm and you are spot on. Then you can judge the tyre preformance. If it is more than 3psi when hot add 1 psi if it is less drop it by 1psi. And so on.

[crazyhorse]

Cheers Steve.

I've been having about 37-8 in the rear, and 35-6 in the fronts.
The handbook recommends 42R & I think 36F.
I run those pressures in the Speedy as well as the Daytona and have no probs on Road2s on Speedy.

Might try a little pressure experiments then eh.

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.

[stormy1]

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.

I run the same as CH, checked with the Continental importers when I changed brands and that was also his recomendation. Drop down to mid 30's (R) and low 30's (F) for track days)

[BigG]

or....maybe ya boff runned over a chinaman who just happened to be holdin a 9" disc grinder in each hand

HaHaHaHa You'll Keep

yep works on the track. Start at 36 rear and front 35. Get it out and ride a while and then test the pressure. Get a good gage and stick to it. Make 3 psi when warm and you are spot on. Then you can judge the tyre preformance. If it is more than 3psi when hot add 1 psi if it is less drop it by 1psi. And so on.

I can ride as long as I got air in me tyre's I dont go that fast so I dont have an isue, front air I'm more concerned with, mind you when ya ride with your front end up Pressure doesnt matter eH!

My handbook recommends 42R and 36F - and after the slides I had on Saturday with lower pressure in the rear due to nail, I definitely prefer the 42R. The apprentice at bike shop was gonna put 36 in the rear, but that was if I was a slower rider, when he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

Useless info for you really. But that's what I do.

Ye but you carrying more weight

[Dooly]

Interesting comments on tyre pressures eh. Great discussion

What works for some, does'nt for others.

The pressures I quoted I use on the Daytona are what I use on the Speed Triple and all is well on that. And the manual is the factory Triumph handbook that comes with the bikes.
But the Tona has more hp and obviously more aggressive riding style, but same weight and similar suspension setup.
First time use of Power 2s for me as I've always had Road 2s, so I guess a bit of sorting???
But this weekend the Tona will be resting so will play with the pressures the following weekend.

I find the Ducati works well at 32F, 34R.
Have a new Power 2 on the front of that so will run that in on the Classic Club run this Sat.

[Dooly]

Ye but you carrying more weight

Holy fuck G, you taking your life in your hands mate!

[Dooly]

he was told about my riding style, he put it up to 42.

So he knows your a hooligan than?


..........but only up to 100 kph of course.

[BigG]

Holy fuck G, you taking your life in your hands mate!

Oooop's

[crazyhorse]

Ye but you carrying more weight

Well, suggest you look at the weight of yourself and those of others, guarantee you I weigh LESS than everyone else I ride with. I'm short BigG, not fat!

[BigG]

Well, suggest you look at the weight of yourself and those of others, guarantee you I weigh LESS than everyone else I ride with. I'm short BigG, not fat!

Sorry I didn't say Fat and did not meen it like that it's a big bike you ride for a small Lady.

[stormy1]

Sorry I didn't say Fat and did not meen it like that it's a big bike you ride for a small Lady.

Nice try, but me thinks you still in the shit