What tire pressure do yall run? - Page 2

lar · 05-03-2014, 12:45 AM

40/40 on mine.

ctc6698 · 05-05-2014, 09:49 PM

So the 28psi Kawi recommends for the Vaquero front is way off and I should get up to at least 40? Maybe that's why she's so heavy in the turns.

Boscoe · 05-05-2014, 10:55 PM

It is interesting that the sport bike crown seems to swear by the Kawasaki manual pressures, but the cruiser folks seem to want to increase the manual pressures by quite a bit.

tonik · 05-06-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boscoe

It is interesting that the sport bike crown seems to swear by the Kawasaki manual pressures, but the cruiser folks seem to want to increase the manual pressures by quite a bit.

Higher air pressures will give you a better ride, but less grip. Since we don't push our bikes to the edge on grip I think we are willing to give some of that up for the ride/feel that we want. Sportbikers need that extra grip so they like lower pressures.

Or we are all a bunch of obsessive bikers that debate/ponder every minor detail. :)

**jlreeves** · 06-15-2014, 03:38 PM

I saw the low pressure in the manual and decided to try it. All I have to say is don't. I'm back at 41 like the tire says. Turns were mushy and required a lot more effort. Since I've never had an issue with traction on the front I say kawasaki is FOS. Pump up the pressure and ride.

**schoeney** · 06-15-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jlreeves

I saw the low pressure in the manual and decided to try it. All I have to say is don't. I'm back at 41 like the tire says. Turns were mushy and required a lot more effort. Since I've never had an issue with traction on the front I say kawasaki is FOS. Pump up the pressure and ride.

And wears them out faster.

Silent Sam · 06-15-2014, 06:50 PM

The biggest Issue I'v run into with lower pressures is Front end "Steering-Snatch"...and rear end "Squirm" (the front "snatch" can be strong enough to jerk the handle bars out of your grip..if your not paying attention..tar strip's, and crack's in the macadam..etc)

I run 42+ in the front..and 45 in the rear @ "normal solo weights"...I go to 50psi in the rear when traveling with a passenger or -big pack !

tazfl · 06-15-2014, 09:44 PM

I have the commander 2's and I run 40psi front and rear on my vaquero

ndbigfish · 06-15-2014, 10:35 PM

Somebody found an old thread.

I ran the Nomads 40/40, sometimes 40/42; the Ultra I run 40/38. Tire wear has been more uniform across the rear tire at the lower pressure.

rick6375 · 06-16-2014, 12:07 AM

I had 40f 41r and after riding about 100 miles on a warm 80 degree+ day checked them. Was 40f 48r. Have read that pressure should increase about 3-4lbs when hot. If it increases more, add pressure, not exceeding tire max, if less, then decrease pressure. Lowered front to 37lbs and noticed a couple times the "steering snatch" mentioned above, so will most likely increase front back up to 40, and will raise rear to about 45 cold. I mostly ride 2up.

drains · 06-26-2014, 09:09 PM

I run 40/40psi

dabull · 06-27-2014, 08:27 PM

Voyager: Did ya'll run 40/40 with Stockers?

I now have about 1100 miles on them at manufacturer recommended and like most have stated it doesnt feel right putting it in the turn...will go up to 40/40 on ya'lls rec's.....any issue with wear at the higher psi?

05-03-2014, 12:45 AM	#16
lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	40/40 on mine. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2014, 03:38 PM	#20
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	I saw the low pressure in the manual and decided to try it. All I have to say is don't. I'm back at 41 like the tire says. Turns were mushy and required a lot more effort. Since I've never had an issue with traction on the front I say kawasaki is FOS. Pump up the pressure and ride. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2014, 09:44 PM	#23
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	I have the commander 2's and I run 40psi front and rear on my vaquero __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed
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06-15-2014, 10:35 PM	#24
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Somebody found an old thread. I ran the Nomads 40/40, sometimes 40/42; the Ultra I run 40/38. Tire wear has been more uniform across the rear tire at the lower pressure. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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05-05-2014, 09:49 PM	#17
ctc6698 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kings Mtn, NC Posts: 114	So the 28psi Kawi recommends for the Vaquero front is way off and I should get up to at least 40? Maybe that's why she's so heavy in the turns.
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06-15-2014, 06:50 PM	#22
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	The biggest Issue I'v run into with lower pressures is Front end "Steering-Snatch"...and rear end "Squirm" (the front "snatch" can be strong enough to jerk the handle bars out of your grip..if your not paying attention..tar strip's, and crack's in the macadam..etc) I run 42+ in the front..and 45 in the rear @ "normal solo weights"...I go to 50psi in the rear when traveling with a passenger or -big pack !
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06-16-2014, 12:07 AM	#25
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	I had 40f 41r and after riding about 100 miles on a warm 80 degree+ day checked them. Was 40f 48r. Have read that pressure should increase about 3-4lbs when hot. If it increases more, add pressure, not exceeding tire max, if less, then decrease pressure. Lowered front to 37lbs and noticed a couple times the "steering snatch" mentioned above, so will most likely increase front back up to 40, and will raise rear to about 45 cold. I mostly ride 2up. __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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06-26-2014, 09:09 PM	#26
drains Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Jamestown TN Posts: 78	I run 40/40psi
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06-27-2014, 08:27 PM	#27
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Voyager: Did ya'll run 40/40 with Stockers? I now have about 1100 miles on them at manufacturer recommended and like most have stated it doesnt feel right putting it in the turn...will go up to 40/40 on ya'lls rec's.....any issue with wear at the higher psi?
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