Wildman
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posted April 04, 2008 03:16 PM
New Bike, Tire Pressure?
Well, I'm trading in the ZX12 tomorrow for a new Concours...
Looks like just what I've been looking for!
So, I did a search and couldn't find anything about what tire pressures people have been using.
So what pressures are you running? Does this bike seem to be really sensitive to tire pressure?
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
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posted April 04, 2008 06:07 PM
It is sensitive, yes. I run 42 PSI cold and it handles perfectly at that pressure; this on the stock tires...we'll see about the PR2's when I change them.
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TedG
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posted April 05, 2008 08:15 PM
Steve, I tried running the PR2s at 38 today just for grins. The bike handled effortlessly, better than the BS021s at the proper pressure. These are much better tires.
Wildman, I had a 12 and loved it, but the C14 actually handles better. But listen to FBA the stock BS021s must have 42 in them or they suck, anything less will make the thing super hard to turn.
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
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posted April 06, 2008 04:11 AM
 Edited By: FASTESTbusaAROUND on 6 Apr 2008 05:11
Good to know Ted! I'll be worn out soon and will be switching to my favorite tires....Pilots of course! Been running Pilots on all my bikes for many years now with nothing but grins... 
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TedG
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posted April 11, 2008 09:08 PM
Wildman, I see on the oher board you got the bike. Congrats.
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Wildman
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posted April 12, 2008 02:23 PM
Thanks Ted, I'm loving it!
I kinda miss the 12, but I didn't ride it all that much the last couple of years due to comfort and practicality issues... Looking forward to doing a lot more miles on the Concours.
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TedG
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posted April 12, 2008 07:04 PM
I already have 16000 miles on mine and can't wait to ride again. Ran up against a 1000RR today and he got the jump on me but I was able to reel him in. This this rocks. Too bad it wasn't a twisty road. This bike is practical and will tear up a twisty road. And having bags just makes it easy to go for long rides, Extra shields, extra gear for other conditions. Awesome.
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nabrxx
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posted April 13, 2008 06:39 PM
16000......damn, I gotta get out....just got my givi 52 maxia topbox, now I can fit all my fishing stuff on it.
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TedG
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posted April 13, 2008 08:12 PM
I can just ride and ride with that thing. I rode my 10 today for about 250 miles and to be honest I was beat to death. But damn it was fun. But with the 14 I just don't get tired other than my skinny ass gets sore.
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