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Re: GAS GAS GAS
Reply #15 - 05/24/11 at 04:43:46

WD wrote on 05/23/11 at 20:24:48:

...... Tires always at sidewall max ......

Run whatever pressure you want, but keep in mind the pressure shown on the sidewall has nothing to do with the pressure that works best or is the safest. That number on the sidewall is put there because the nanny-state feds order the tiremakers to do it. All it represents is whatever load the tire can carry at an arbitrary pressure.

It is not:
-- the max pressure you can use
-- any kind of recommended pressure
-- the best for that motorcycle
-- the best mileage pressure
-- the best safety pressure
-- the best ride comfort pressure
-- the pressure for the real max load
-- the pressure for best handling

It doesn't mean squat. All it means is that a certain load is safe to carry at some arbitrary pressure.

I usually use as a starting point, a few psi more than the recommendations on the swingarm sticker,.. then go from there for the best average of wear and performance.

Generally, the number ends up being nowhere near the pressure on the sidewall.

I will admit, though, if you can accept a rock hard ride, and you don't mind the tires wearing out in a narrow strip right down the middle of the tire, and you don't scrape the footpegs much, the sidewall pressure will generate less rolling resistance, and, therefore, better mileage.

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Re: GAS GAS GAS
Reply #16 - 05/24/11 at 05:57:04

The stock shocks always gave it a lousy ride. Upgraded to Intruder shocks last year, 1000 fold improvement in ride. And much better ground clearance for the full rear fender.

I've got a Dunlop for the rear now, just haven't installed it. Exact same tire came stock on Lisa's 800 Intruder, kept it at sidewall max and the tire wear was pretty even. Dunlop Qualifier, cruiser type, not the Qualifier sport type. Her Intruder sports the rear shocks from my Savage, battery box bottoms out on some speed bumps, but she loves the improved handling and lower stance.

Fuel economy is a bit better with the lowering,but with 10" rise bars and a wimpshield...

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