Air pressure for cold tires....

[MEM]

FWIW, being a gurl who knows only about checking oil level and tire pressure - and, at that, I release 5 lbs of air for every 3 I put in - I dutifully kept my tires at 39lb front and back - per the Owner's Manual. It seems to me, though, that the OEM tires were rated for 42 lbs. I now follow the tire rating instead of the Owner's Manual. And no, I don't adjust for my load or body weight. I just hop on and ride

 

[DailyCommuter]

Him, not you.
Link fixed.

I'm quite comfortable in my historical ratio of contribution vs. jabs.

Well my self esteem just went back up a little, I'm glad you answered so fast. I was already thinking I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight, seriously I felt Like someone kicked me in the stomach when I read that one.... I'm a little sensitive ya know, Ask Bust-a-nut he'll tell ya. He called me a pisswhistle and I cried for a week....

 

[Gizmo]

Come on, you guys are no help at all. flyingz...Here's what you need:

 

[bramfrank]

Hi Mary Ellen;

As you may know, if you read my week's group report, I also run 42 front & rear - my '06 calls for 39/42, but I find it fells more nible if I run the higher pressure.

 

[MEM]

Hi Mary Ellen;
As you may know, if you read my week's group report, I also run 42 front & rear - my '06 calls for 39/42, but I find it fells more nible if I run the higher pressure.

"week's group report" ? what did I miss ??

ps- still have to input my NC route. Damn, I'd better get on that ....

 

[Texan]

Do you mean Alaska cold like a glacier or Texas cold like 85 degrees?

 

[Bustanut joker]

I think me means old person cold.. like Daily Commuter old

:jester:

 

[dll]

39/42 at cold (e.g. ambient) temperature ... from my driving a car too fast on the track days, all I can suggest is leaving the gauge on the seat so you remember to check before you ride..

Dan

 

[Bounce]

FWIW, being a gurl who knows only about checking oil level and tire pressure - and, at that, I release 5 lbs of air for every 3 I put in - I dutifully kept my tires at 39lb front and back - per the Owner's Manual. It seems to me, though, that the OEM tires were rated for 42 lbs. I now follow the tire rating instead of the Owner's Manual. And no, I don't adjust for my load or body weight. I just hop on and ride

i've found that the OEM recommendations are for the OEM tires with OEM "average rider" and OEM "average load" in OEM conditions and OEM weather.

Since none of those existed from the moment I swung my leg over my FJR in October of 2002, I use what keeps the tires from cupping and wearing out over a long weekend. That has meant 40 to 42 in front and rear.

[now this thread is added to the search results]

 

[flyingz06]

Hi Mary Ellen;
As you may know, if you read my week's group report, I also run 42 front & rear - my '06 calls for 39/42, but I find it fells more nible if I run the higher pressure.

Thank you. I have no sticker on my swingarm. Thought i'd ask a quick question.

 

[madmike2]

Hi Mary Ellen;
As you may know, if you read my week's group report, I also run 42 front & rear - my '06 calls for 39/42, but I find it fells more nible if I run the higher pressure.

Thank you. I have no sticker on my swingarm. Thought i'd ask a quick question.

I removed the stickers on mine, so you're not alone.

Other "oldies" here have been having fun poking at the "newbie". That's just part of the general hazing that takes place, don't take it too seriously.

I suggest you try the pressures posted by Bounce. 40 front/42 rear works pretty good. You will probably have to adjust it for loads or when you change tire brands. I've never had to increase the rear pressure from 42 lbs., even when fully loaded for travel. For the most part, the pressure ranges listed in the owners manual are a bit on the "soft" side and can induce cupping of the front tire.

 

[bigjimbiker]

Hi Mary Ellen;
As you may know, if you read my week's group report, I also run 42 front & rear - my '06 calls for 39/42, but I find it fells more nible if I run the higher pressure.

Thank you. I have no sticker on my swingarm. Thought i'd ask a quick question.

Maybe the sticker's on your chain guard?

 

[DailyCommuter]

Maybe the sticker's on your chain guard?

:rofl: