1600 Nomad actual recommended tire pressures - Page 2

spirello · 04-10-2008, 11:54 AM

The wobble just made the bike seem a little loose. Speed about 80-85

dkdixie · 04-12-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

The Metzler rep. I spoke with told me to run 41psi front and back. 150/80H-16 front & 180/70HR-16 on the rear.

Metzler makes a 150/80R16 71V & 150/80-16 71H. They recommend 150/80-16 bias instead of the radial for 05-08 Nomad's.

Anybody know why?

04-12-2008, 04:53 PM

Hell, I can't even find radials to fit my '04 Nomad. I want radials. Where are you folks finding these?

VulcanE · 04-12-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by caddmannq

Hell, I can't even find radials to fit my '04 Nomad. I want radials. Where are you folks finding these?

Hey CQ, I do all my tire business at www.denniskirk.com They will beat anybody's price by $1, if they can look it up on the web. I find the best price I can, and give them a call (# is on wed site) and then it's on it's way to it's new home. They got lots of "goodies".

vulcanguy · 09-20-2010, 04:15 PM

Wow Spirello, just wondering...If I loaded up my bike like you do, it would wobble also...LOL
I have the Mets & run 40 lbs front & 42 lbs back. Tires run gr8 .
Cheers

trosco · 09-21-2010, 05:38 PM

Hey Dick, the OEM tires are bias ply front and rear. My guess is that the 150/80 bias ply that they recomend is just the one that comes up in the computer when they search their OEM replacement.

I personally don't like to mix radial and bias tires on a bike but many people do with no problem. And given that you are running a CT on the back I think you'd be able to do about what ever you want on the front cause no one is going to have a front MT that they recomend using if your rear is a car tire.

cbutteris · 09-25-2010, 07:48 PM

I have just always aired my tires to what is stamped on the sidewall - on my 880's that's 42 psi. The change in handling was significant, going from the 32psi OEM to the Metzler at 42 - quicker response.

Dyna Beads look like a smart option too and will put those on my list for spring.

-CB

johnb · 09-27-2010, 12:29 PM

I keep my tires (Avon Cobras) set at 40 Front and 42 Rear.

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vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	1600 Nomad actual recommended tire pressures Wow Spirello, just wondering...If I loaded up my bike like you do, it would wobble also...LOL I have the Mets & run 40 lbs front & 42 lbs back. Tires run gr8 . Cheers __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. " Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-21-2010, 05:38 PM	#21
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	1600 Nomad actual recommended tire pressures Hey Dick, the OEM tires are bias ply front and rear. My guess is that the 150/80 bias ply that they recomend is just the one that comes up in the computer when they search their OEM replacement. I personally don't like to mix radial and bias tires on a bike but many people do with no problem. And given that you are running a CT on the back I think you'd be able to do about what ever you want on the front cause no one is going to have a front MT that they recomend using if your rear is a car tire. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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09-25-2010, 07:48 PM	#22
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	1600 Nomad actual recommended tire pressures I have just always aired my tires to what is stamped on the sidewall - on my 880's that's 42 psi. The change in handling was significant, going from the 32psi OEM to the Metzler at 42 - quicker response. Dyna Beads look like a smart option too and will put those on my list for spring. -CB __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport
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09-27-2010, 12:29 PM	#23
johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	1600 Nomad actual recommended tire pressures I keep my tires (Avon Cobras) set at 40 Front and 42 Rear.
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