ZREXER
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posted May 22, 2006 07:20 PM
Tire Pressures
Has anyone messed around with tire pressures on their '14? Without looking at the manual I set them at 40 rear and 36 front and found it pretty good. When I checked the manual I noticed they showed front and back to 42/42, so i changed to the factory recommended settings. It seems abrupt on any frost heaves or bumps in the road now.
Over all I have found the stock Bridgestones to be not too bad. Had it through a nice series of turns today and my 'chicken strips are only about 1/8 of an inch wide now. Bike feels planted.........no 'heart in mouth' moments at all!
  
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zxbob
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posted May 22, 2006 07:36 PM
Im at 34 front .....
36 rear on Pilot Powers.
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zermatt
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posted May 22, 2006 07:54 PM
This is always a hot topic like synthetic vs dino oil or tire brands... 
I used to run the "max" recommended (which is what the manual and chain guard quote) cold pressures of 42/42 on my ZZR, but I dropped back a bit since I figure that's the "max" recommended under full gross weight load.
The *real* question should be asked of the tire manufacturers, and it should be along the lines of "what is the normal operating pressure recommendation for the tire that I am using?" Track tires for my car are easy to find recommended operating pressures, Toyo RA-1's for instance are something like 38psi hot.
I don't run my car tires at their maximum recommended operating pressures, why would I run the bike tires there? I am curious to hear what anyone on the list has to offer on this topic too. Do we have anyone who is "in the know" when it comes to recommended street tire working pressures?
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 22, 2006 07:56 PM
I'm 210 LBS, so I use the 42/42 setting (as I do on the 10R, like it says in the booK), but also have found that on these big bikes, 38 in the rear makes it go square and wear a lot faster than at 42 and also tends to handle more sluggish in the corners...
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shawnski
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posted May 23, 2006 05:47 AM
i am 180 pounds. seems like 36/36 works for me great, the bike turns a lot easier with out much effort on low speed and high speed.
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 23, 2006 05:48 AM
Heavier riders should stick with the recommended pressures on the road if doing long trips. Lower pressures + weight + speed = potential trouble. You lucky light weights can safely reduce pressure a bit, but don't go overboard.
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psycho1122
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posted May 23, 2006 06:11 AM
With the 014's, you are looking for a 10% rise in pressure after warm up (brisk ride).
Different weight riders and syles effect this.
014's have a STIFF sidewall and can ride harsh if over inflated.
If you start with 36 cold in front, after warm up you should get a 3.6 lb. rise in pressure. If it only went up 2.0 lb. Your starting pressure was too high. Of course, if it went up 4.0 lb. Your starting pressure was too low.
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petdocZ
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posted May 23, 2006 06:23 AM
I changed the pressures to 36/38. The bike handles much better for me. I'm changing to Pilots Powers as soon as the BT014's are worn out.
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tool man
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posted May 23, 2006 08:30 AM
quote:
Im at 34 front .....
36 rear on Pilot Powers.
Zx How do you like the Pilot Powers?? and should i go with the R/G 190/50/17 or the standard 190/50/17? I am going to order some soon 
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