Front tire air pressure

flavor · 07-17-2008, 02:46 PM

Since I bought my 2007 Nomad I've been reading about everyone putting 38-40 lbs of pressure in the front tire even though the shop manual calls for 32. I decided to try an unscientific experiment and started at 32 psi., increasing the psi in 2 or 3 psi increments and riding for awhile. Lo and behold I have to say with the Stones, "I" believe the best ride for handling and ride is, as other Kawa members said about 39 lbs psi.

I don't know why I doubted..........

Yellow Jacket · 07-17-2008, 03:48 PM

:) :) Yup, that works! :) :)

**ringadingh** · 07-17-2008, 03:54 PM

See that, you learned never to doubt us.

gghost · 07-17-2008, 08:43 PM

How about rear?

aj · 07-17-2008, 08:46 PM

Its all about feel, I'm happy with 37

The back end runs 40 ( because I'm a fat arse)

gghost · 07-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Yep, when my wife and I ride I need to add the helper springs, and a few zeppelins for lift

Good thing my wife doesn't read this..... ;)

aj · 07-17-2008, 08:58 PM

GGhost, can you tell me about your bag???

gghost · 07-18-2008, 06:44 PM

Aj

T-Bags "Vegas"

A bear getting over the passenger backrest the first few times but it holds steady, can be carried by the handle on the top, or worn as a backpack - shoulder straps are hidden in a zippered pouch. Also comes with a rain/dust cover.

Great when you want to carry something with you (like lunch) and don't want to pull it out of the hard bags.

Hope that helps...purchased it from Cruiser Customizing.

**Top Cat** · 07-19-2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj

GGhost, can you tell me about your bag???

gghost was talkin' about his wife riding on his bike and you ask this question

Wow, good thing he knew you ment the luggage on his backrest

07-19-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj

Its all about feel, I'm happy with 37

The back end runs 40 ( because I'm a fat arse)

Yeh... but that's Australian psi... ;)

07-19-2008, 09:18 AM

Nico, are you saying that Aussies don't pump 'em as hard?

07-19-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddmannq

Nico, are you saying that Aussies don't pump 'em as hard?

gghost · 07-19-2008, 11:14 PM

Of course I knew that he was talking about my luggage.

A Southerner never talks poorly about a lady or another man's wife.

And Australia is definitely south of me....

aj · 07-21-2008, 07:46 AM

Contrary to "comments" made, we Aussies pump hard from the front and dont care about the rear! and I'm not talking about the bike!!!
and NICO, whats the difference between US and Aussie psi?????????
I know you guys got the gallon wrong but surely...........................?

07-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#1
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	Front tire air pressure Since I bought my 2007 Nomad I've been reading about everyone putting 38-40 lbs of pressure in the front tire even though the shop manual calls for 32. I decided to try an unscientific experiment and started at 32 psi., increasing the psi in 2 or 3 psi increments and riding for awhile. Lo and behold I have to say with the Stones, "I" believe the best ride for handling and ride is, as other Kawa members said about 39 lbs psi. I don't know why I doubted.......... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-17-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Front tire air pressure :) :) Yup, that works! :) :) __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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07-17-2008, 03:54 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Front tire air pressure See that, you learned never to doubt us. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-17-2008, 08:43 PM	#4
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Front tire air pressure How about rear? __________________ gghost
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07-17-2008, 08:46 PM	#5
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Front tire air pressure Its all about feel, I'm happy with 37 The back end runs 40 ( because I'm a fat arse) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#6
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Front tire air pressure Yep, when my wife and I ride I need to add the helper springs, and a few zeppelins for lift Good thing my wife doesn't read this..... ;) __________________ gghost
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07-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#7
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Front tire air pressure GGhost, can you tell me about your bag???
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07-18-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Front tire air pressure Aj T-Bags "Vegas" A bear getting over the passenger backrest the first few times but it holds steady, can be carried by the handle on the top, or worn as a backpack - shoulder straps are hidden in a zippered pouch. Also comes with a rain/dust cover. Great when you want to carry something with you (like lunch) and don't want to pull it out of the hard bags. Hope that helps...purchased it from Cruiser Customizing. __________________ gghost
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07-19-2008, 09:18 AM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Front tire air pressure Nico, are you saying that Aussies don't pump 'em as hard?
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07-19-2008, 11:14 PM	#13
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Front tire air pressure Of course I knew that he was talking about my luggage. A Southerner never talks poorly about a lady or another man's wife. And Australia is definitely south of me.... __________________ gghost
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07-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#14
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Front tire air pressure Contrary to "comments" made, we Aussies pump hard from the front and dont care about the rear! and I'm not talking about the bike!!! and NICO, whats the difference between US and Aussie psi????????? I know you guys got the gallon wrong but surely...........................?
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