| Author | Message | ||
     Spatten1 |
OK, I BTFM and have a question about the recommended tire pressures of 36 front and 38 rear. Are those pressures recommended for the "special" stock tires? Other sportbikes with tires that are not "special" usually run closer to 32-34. Since tire pressure affects the size of the contact patch, should replacement tires be run at a lower pressure? 2nd FM question. I have a 2003 9S, but my manual is for a 2003 9R, can someone please shoot me the recommended suspension settings for a 200lb dude for the 2003 9S. Thanks. | ||
| Buellisti |
Run your pressures at the factory spec. If your front is low, the bike tends to push. The stock 207s were bad about that and the 208s behaved almost identically. The Michelin Pilot Powers behave best at the factory pressure spec as well. The bike is far more nimble and the Michelins got rid of the tendency for the bike to stand up while trailing the brakes into a corner. | ||
| Bbstacker |
Re: tire pressure, your best bet is to just go with what it says on the tire itself. If you have a hi-lo pressure recommendation then set it according to what surfaces you typically ride on and how firm you want the ride. | ||
| Ortegakid |
This is a pet pieve of mine, the stock tyre NEEDED 36-38 'cause they were so soft side wall, anything you replace them with,(ie:SUPERCORSAS), work better with standard race tyre press of 30/30. Would be happy to discuss at length if needed! | ||
| Surveyor |
If your riding at the track drop your pressures at least 2lb/sq.in. | ||
| Buellisti |
Tires need to be inflated to the correct pressure. An under inflated tire generates too much heat and begins to come a part at highway speeds or greater. Under inflated tires can cause adverse handling. The bead of an over inflated tire may loose its seat on the rim at track speeds. |
