[Derek Short]

what tire psi do you guys all run and why?
what does the factory recommend?

looking to see whay tire psi you guys run in both front and rear tires.

 

[Voltage]

36 in the front 41 in the rear. That's what on the tires. Most tire related accidents happen because of under inflated tire pressure.

 

[mikoloe]

I check my PSI every week! I also look to see how close I am to ordering that 240.

 

[SmokenJoe]

40/40.......handles like a dream.

 

[Derek Short]

Thanks for the info guys.
Not sure how much if a factor rider weight plays into tire pressure but I'm only a buck50.

 

[milani]

36/41... 'cause it's recommended... (which I find funny, as we all are modding the $^&# out of our bikes)

 

[Skwerlee]

I check my PSI every week! I also look to see how close I am to ordering that 240.

Man i really need to get better about this...i don't check it often enough.

 

[BillyD66]

36/41... 'cause it's recommended... (which I find funny, as we all are modding the $^&# out of our bikes)

Yea one area I'm going with the factory on. Did think it was a little odd that they don't change the recommendations for 1 vs. 2-up but, again, I'm taking their word for it.

Spring cannot get here soon enough. For grins I want to see how much PSI has leaked out over winter. Put it in storage around Thanksgiving and probably boosted the PSI a little before storage.

During riding season I check weekly. I have a small finish nailer compressor so it takes < 5 minutes. I know there are aftermarket caps you can put on to visually see the pressure but it would be nice if Yamaha added a TPS system like the cars have and tied it in to the display.
I know, I "comment" a lot about what Yamaha could do but this only changing the colors available after 3 years is just maddening to me. Seems like they could do much more and some things like this TPS don't appear that R&D intensive but maybe I'm wrong...

 

[WOLFStryke]

I use manufacter specs.

 

[SmokenJoe]

Not to be overly cautious....................In the VTX Owners Man. it said 32/34# (I think), but was informed by dealer that was a misprint. For a 800# bike should be 40/40#. Use your better judgement, experience and tire recommendations also.

 

[mikoloe]

Im gonna get on down the road on hwy 90 and go about 90 + I will let you know when I get home. :thumb:

 

[roger]

I have to go with specs just remember yamaha does not make the tire so i go with what is on the tire.

 

[Axorr]

I have to go with specs just remember yamaha does not make the tire so i go with what is on the tire.

A-yup! +1

 

[sdsting]

Interesting thread because I had the same question. I’ve been running the recommended 36/41, and as you saw in my recent video ran with no issues or sliding. But just this weekend I had another rider tell me that is “max bike load” pressure and I should be running 33 front/32 rear (this guy has a lot of experience, rides a sport bike, and has a little track time). His argument was that the tires would stick better in the turns. Suppose it would be pretty easy to test, see if I get any sliding. Hate to get that front end lose though. Anyone have any thoughts on this, other than what the manual recommends?

 

[ROADKILL]

Interesting thread because I had the same question. I’ve been running the recommended 36/41, and as you saw in my recent video ran with no issues or sliding. But just this weekend I had another rider tell me that is “max bike load” pressure and I should be running 33 front/32 rear (this guy has a lot of experience, rides a sport bike, and has a little track time). His argument was that the tires would stick better in the turns. Suppose it would be pretty easy to test, see if I get any sliding. Hate to get that front end lose though. Anyone have any thoughts on this, other than what the manual recommends?

"max bike load" pressue?? The manufacturer puts the recommended air pressure on the tire....they don't know what type bike (sport or cruiser) the tire will be put on...running low air pressure will cause cupping and other issues....I do a lot of riding in western North Carolina and I check my pressure every day while there 38/41....I do know some guys that hit the drag strip and will reduce the rear tire pressure to increase the contact patch to increase traction but that is completely different.

 

[BillyD66]

The rear could be different with say the Avon 240 but you'd have to compare the sidewall specs on that verses the OEM 210. That said I doubt I'd go lower pressure. Low pressure= premature wear on the outside, high pressure=premature wear down the middle and possibly decreased handling, correct pressure=normal wear on the tire.

Agree with others on the "max bike load" stuff. Cars have a lot more wiggle room between the car's weight and gross vehicle weight. For the Stryker you have 650 wet weight and 1050 gross or 400lbs of variable weight. Between all the mods( backrest, saddlebags/contents etc.) you could need to subtract 50lbs or so. Then if you are a good sized rider 200lbs you are already at 86% of gross vehicle weight.
Like I said originally: I'm just a little surprised that riding 2-up doesn't call for a few extra psi...

 

[crazy8ight]

just when i was about to post a new thread i noticed this. i went to the dealership today after i had a friend put on my AVON 240 who aired it to 34 psi. Well the dealer refused to air it anything over 36 saying that anything more was over overinflating. i told him that it was a bigger tire than the stock.. and he would not budge after i instisted i go 41 psi from reading many of ya airing to 40 to 44. he said he didnt want to be libel for going past 36. wtf?!?!
so anyone know what the manufacturer recommends?? or if i insist on over 40 is it to much? or is 36 too under inflated?

 

[silverridge08]

just when i was about to post a new thread i noticed this. i went to the dealership today after i had a friend put on my AVON 240 who aired it to 34 psi. Well the dealer refused to air it anything over 36 saying that anything more was over overinflating. i told him that it was a bigger tire than the stock.. and he would not budge after i instisted i go 41 psi from reading many of ya airing to 40 to 44. he said he didnt want to be libel for going past 36. wtf?!?!
so anyone know what the manufacturer recommends?? or if i insist on over 40 is it to much? or is 36 too under inflated?

That dealer sucks! Even our manuals say 41 in the rear. Going from the stock tire to a 240 shouldn't reduce your air pressure to a max of 36 PSI

 

[Guest]

just when i was about to post a new thread i noticed this. i went to the dealership today after i had a friend put on my AVON 240 who aired it to 34 psi. Well the dealer refused to air it anything over 36 saying that anything more was over overinflating. i told him that it was a bigger tire than the stock.. and he would not budge after i instisted i go 41 psi from reading many of ya airing to 40 to 44. he said he didnt want to be libel for going past 36. wtf?!?!
so anyone know what the manufacturer recommends?? or if i insist on over 40 is it to much? or is 36 too under inflated?

Avon says: http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines (38 - 40, one up; 40 - 42, 2 up) - usual disclaimers apply.

Why would you take your bike to the dealer for air in the tires: :frusty:

 

[crazy8ight]

Computer guy...
There's no one i trust anywhere near where i live. as a matter of fact i'm 3 hrs from you. look my area up. and so far they hadnt steered me wrong until this little bit of bs.