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CVO Technical => Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Brakes => Topic started by: kng103 on March 18, 2005, 08:49:50 AM

Title: tire pressure
Post by: kng103 on March 18, 2005, 08:49:50 AM

can you get an accurate tire pressure reading if it's too cold outside?
ie: 35-40 degrees

Title: Re: tire pressure
Post by: 110tHunDer on March 18, 2005, 09:06:31 AM

Yes, you'll get an accurate reading for that ambient temp.  But check it again when the temps change.  Higher ambient temp will give a higher pressure reading and vice versa.

Title: Re: tire pressure
Post by: HUBBARD on March 18, 2005, 01:40:20 PM

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can you get an accurate tire pressure reading if it's too cold outside?
ie: 35-40 degrees

Yeah, 'er 'uh, kng103--Tire pressure is very, very important!  I think the HD Owners Manual recommends 38 in the rear and 32 in the front for my Bagger.  However, I found 40 in the rear and 38 in the front, coupled with two shots of grease in the gooseneck, eliminated my high speed wooble.  If you're running out West, or Hot Weather here, keep a close eye on those pressures.  They WILL go up and cause major problems, like blow a tire. [smiley=oops.gif] Not Good!    Later--HUBBARD

Title: Re: tire pressure
Post by: Dr. Evil on March 18, 2005, 02:20:22 PM

I do 36 front / 40 rear.

Title: Re: tire pressure
Post by: spydglide on March 18, 2005, 02:47:02 PM

37 front, 40 rear.  That's what a Dunlop Technician I spoke with recommends, mainly for tire mileage and overall performance on our bikes.  At least we're all consistantly agreeing on the rear at 40 lbs. [smiley=balloon.gif]