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Tires and Air Pressure

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Hdtractor1, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Hdtractor1

    Hdtractor1 New Member

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    I just had 5000 mile service done on my Streetglide .The stealer has 42 lbs of air in rear tire and 38 in the front....about jarred my $#@ off!!!What is a good pressure for most riding two up out on the back roads most time that would be considered a safe pressure level? It seems for me its about 32 in front and 35 rear...but some told me that is not safe....it seems to handle good.
    Hdtractor1, Aug 24, 2008
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    hear say dosen't work on tires nor does the manual, read the side of the tire, as for 2 up adjust your shocks, the smoothness of the ride all depends on brand, softness and hardness of the tire, that all boils down to personal choice, I'm sure all tires have there falts and everyone has a story, kinda works like this, your higher milage tires are usually harder. before I got a spring seat I ran about 20-25 plbs in the rear. enough that when I put the right amount in it raised the bike about a half inch.
    SPORSTERBOY, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yup, use the mfg sidewall recomended pressures.......
    chucktx, Aug 24, 2008
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    The book does spec the tire pressure!!!!!!!! For 2 up riding on your bagger it is 36 front/40 rear. The 32f/35r will prematurly wear your tires and the tread will cup. I see it every day. BTW, the pressure on the sidewall is higher than the book spec.
    VYBR8ER, Aug 26, 2008
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    Avons like a little higher pressure

    I run 40 42

    Some run 45 on rear.
    hotroadking, Aug 27, 2008
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    My metzlers run A bit more also 38-42 & handles well & good were & miles out of them , A lot more then the dunlops
    cowboy, Aug 27, 2008
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    Your hand book also gives recommended pressures for the front and rear, loaded and one up. Check that out.:)
    TM103, Aug 27, 2008
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    tire pressures are also on the left side of the neck area......but i still use the tire mfg pressure......the moco uses dunlops, so it gives you dunlops recomendations..........not other brands..........:)
    chucktx, Aug 27, 2008
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    I have always ran 42 rear and 38 front on my Harley with Dunlops. They handle well and wear well. If you run to low of a tire pressure you could have issues with the tires over time, cupping excessive wear and such.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 27, 2008
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    Point well taken chucktx.:)
    TM103, Aug 28, 2008
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