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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 14:04:19 GMT 10
Cheers I will have a look. Bikes been a little floaty at the back end so I will check tires first. Yeah mate usually a minimum of 34 and 38 for me . Though iff you say it,s floaty, knock your shocks up 1 or 2 . I travel at least on 3 but heavier weight and the springs getting older 4 with the load. Used to put it on 5 when the lad had his VFR . Easier around the crns to keep up with him . Cheers Ray
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Post by zombielovechild on Jan 17, 2014 17:23:14 GMT 10
Mine are both standard valves , don't complain to me about the inconvenience
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Post by sheepdog on Jan 18, 2014 20:25:32 GMT 10
General rule with jap bikes ( no biatching) is to go 4/6psi over recommended pressures
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Post by Benimino on Jan 20, 2014 19:47:04 GMT 10
Japan bikes = jap writing on the stickers
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Post by zombielovechild on Jan 21, 2014 19:03:53 GMT 10
Benimo your tyre pressure recommended is 29 in each tyre without a pillion (higher with one in the back tyre) but you can safely do 34 in each
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Post by Azure on Feb 26, 2014 14:22:46 GMT 10
Is there certain pressures for different bikes or tires? (Psi) There is a label on the frame that has a recommended pressure, I used what they recommended for years until the boys up here told me to put more in. WHAT a difference, I mucked with it a bit and got it to where my bike handles like a dream, I am 6 psi over the recommendation. Gee 6psi over the recommendation? I would worry that I could be damaging my tyres, rightly or wrongly? Mine says 28 front and rear and I have always done that. I just do whatever my manual says. I also only use the tyres it recommends in the Great Book. Maybe I shouldn't worry if I go a tad over now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 17:32:58 GMT 10
No mate it,s suprising the difference . Also adjust your rear shocks a bit on settings . Usually factory settings are on 2 ,i usually travel on 3 but for firmer rides i go to 4 . Progressive springs though are the ace apparently for a great ride . I always tavel at 32 front and 36 rear on me 09 750 .
Cheers Ray
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Post by Azure on Feb 27, 2014 18:17:22 GMT 10
Thanks Ray, also thanks for your welcome message. Love this site :-) Cheers
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Post by Azza ( AB ) on Feb 27, 2014 18:31:50 GMT 10
I get caught in the rain now and then so my question for those that run higher psi do you notice any effect on grip in the wet. Cheers Azza
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Post by Frank on Feb 27, 2014 19:00:19 GMT 10
Report, autobahn, supercheap all have them. Those battery 900amp boosters are good too. I have one and they, ll pump ya tyre no worries. Cheers Ray those 900amp boosters come in handy when you have a flat battery and a bike with no kick start too In the words a a wise man How do i know about the other ones you ask . Um duh er ,lets just say experience is a virtue be known to man and woman alike . . Still wasnt me though Oh BTW, you don't have to remove the seat, behind the right hand side 'battery" cover, you can attach the + to the main cable and put the - to the body Or so, A nony mouse, tells me
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Post by george on Feb 27, 2014 19:23:11 GMT 10
Not that long ago I was on a Vic ride and it was very windy, no not windy, gale force blustery winds. Typhoon even!! So much so that I had difficulty in keeping my bike on the road as it just seemed to sway across the lanes without traction. I gave up. I communicated with the other riders and I turned around and went home because I just wasn't enjoying the ride. Anyway I got home garaged the bike and thought no more of it other than a very strong wind which gave me grief. Then the following week we had another Vic ride. I took off from home, there was no wind, but my bike was not holding on the road well. I thought WTF. I pulled into a servo checked my tyre and the pressure was 12. How the hell did that happen? So I pumped it up had a great ride, no issues. So I have checked the tyre since, no puncture, no holes, nothing. The low pressure would explain the poor handling the week before in the blustery typhoon Armageddon road. I have since checked the pressure and it is right, it has not dropped, hence it cant be a puncture. I can't work out why my tyre pressure dropped so much. It made no sense. The moral of the my story is check your tyre pressure regularly!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 19:24:58 GMT 10
I get caught in the rain now and then so my question for those that run higher psi do you notice any effect on grip in the wet. Cheers Azza I am currently running 36 psi Front & 40 psi rear and it makes no difference wet or dry. Start at the recommended pressure and increase by a couple of psi at a time, until you find the way you like it. You will notice a difference as you go.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 19:32:03 GMT 10
Not that long ago I was on a Vic ride and it was very windy, no not windy, gale force blustery winds. Typhoon even!! So much so that I had difficulty in keeping my bike on the road as it just seemed to sway across the lanes without traction. I gave up. I communicated with the other riders and I turned around and went home because I just wasn't enjoying the ride. Anyway I got home garaged the bike and thought no more of it other than a very strong wind which gave me grief. Then the following week we had another Vic ride. I took off from home, there was no wind, but my bike was not holding on the road well. I thought WTF. I pulled into a servo checked my tyre and the pressure was 12. How the hell did that happen? So I pumped it up had a great ride, no issues. So I have checked the tyre since, no puncture, no holes, nothing. The low pressure would explain the poor handling the week before in the blustery typhoon Armageddon road. I have since checked the pressure and it is right, it has not dropped, hence it cant be a puncture. I can't work out why my tyre pressure dropped so much. It made no sense. The moral of the my story is check your tyre pressure regularly! Check your valve for leaks , put a gob full of spit over it and see if it bubbles up., did you get new tubes when you got your whitewalls? if not they would be pretty old by now so if they keep going down replace with new tubes.
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Post by george on Feb 28, 2014 14:18:31 GMT 10
Well I did as Shane said. I worked up a big wad of thick phlegm from the back of my throat and let out a mighty spit. The missus wasn't happy because she was standing next to me and it landed on her leg. So I worked up another even bigger one, aimed and spat bang right on the valve..and spokes..and rim. Anyway no bubbles so it can't be that. Should I have taken the valve cap off first?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2014 14:29:24 GMT 10
Well I did as Shane said. I worked up a big wad of thick phlegm from the back of my throat and let out a mighty spit. The missus wasn't happy because she was standing next to me and it landed on her leg. So I worked up another even bigger one, aimed and spat bang right on the valve..and spokes..and rim. Anyway no bubbles so it can't be that. Should I have taken the valve cap off first? Damn i wish i was going
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