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[J.D.]

I start with the manual recommendation then adjust up or down based on how the tired wear.  If the tread starts "cupping" go up.  If the center wears unusually high go down.

[JCZ]

Such a simple subject to be so controversial.  One thing is for sure.....we don't tear the paper the same. 

In my opinion, which means it's not worth anything to anybody except me, I prefer the more firm ride in both air pressure in the tires as well as the shocks for several reasons.  Being a slightly more aggressive rider, it handles better in the twisties....a softer tire will heat up quicker and we all know it gets plenty hot here in California.....a softer tire is harder to control at slow speeds for a heavy bike.

Like I said, JMHO   

With that said....it's time for me to get on the road.  I've still got a few hundred miles to go before I reach the front door.  And speaking of twisties.....I will take a slight detour.....to hit The Snake.

[Phreakyz]

I'm sorry but I don't agree.  I would much rather believe what the tire manufacturer states than what the manufacturer of the vehicle states.  FWIW

Well I respect your opinion and you may have a point in some situations where a Non OEM Tire might be used that incorporates drastically different aspect ratios or compounds, however I stand by my statement if we are talking about OEM Tires.   As Tire Pressure Monitor Systems become more prevalent in the market,   it is even more important.

[Twolanerider]

Well I respect your opinion and you may have a point in some situations where a Non OEM Tire might be used that incorporates drastically different aspect ratios or compounds, however I stand by my statement if we are talking about OEM Tires.   As Tire Pressure Monitor Systems become more prevalent in the market,   it is even more important.

I'd not be completely sanguine with the assumptions here.  Tire manufacturers worry about the properties analyses of the tires.  That's it.  Will the tire perform to specs and survive.  Vehicle manufacturers overlay that with ride comfort and a host of other factors.  When Ford / Firestone had their profound issues several years ago a factor was the car manufacturer's lower suggested tire pressure ratings.

[Road Dad]

Don't ever pressure to the max pressure allowed. That pressure rating has nothing to do with road handling or riding.

[110tHunDer]

I start with the manual recommendation then adjust up or down based on how the tired wear.  If the tread starts "cupping" go up.  If the center wears unusually high go down.

What about the POS OEM Dunlops that cup AND wear the centers out at the same time?

[J.D.]

Easy.  Don't buy them. 

[ultrarider123]

Use the sidewall ratings of the tire and make sure to use Screamin Eagle brand Harley Air, part #BR549. Specific for the Dunlops OE tires. Use entire can, one for each tire and it automatically sets the correct pressure based on rider age, riding style and gulability...

Sorry, this discussion needed a humor break..

[J.D.]

I pickup a couple of can every time I change out the muffler bearings. 

[Twolanerider]

Use the sidewalk ratings of the tire and make sure to use Screamin Eagle brand Harley Air, part #BR549. Specific for the Dunlops OE tires. Use entire can, one for each tire and it automatically sets the correct pressure based on rider age, riding style and gulability...

Sorry, this discussion needed a humor break..

I've actually started using the new BR549-N Screamin' Eagle Nitrogen. It's only $49.95 a can and it only takes two cans to air up a tire. It says right on the can "This is good chit" so it must be good chit.  Harley wouldn't exaggerate.  I especially was impressed by the "it may not be a noble gas but it's from the ass end of a Screamin' Eagle; so that's pretty damned noble."

[grc]

I'd not be completely sanguine with the assumptions here.  Tire manufacturers worry about the properties analyses of the tires.  That's it.  Will the tire perform to specs and survive.  Vehicle manufacturers overlay that with ride comfort and a host of other factors.  When Ford / Firestone had their profound issues several years ago a factor was the car manufacturer's lower suggested tire pressure ratings.

EXACTLY!

Jerry