Author Topic: 41 lbs in tires....really. (Read 15021 times)

Elfmaze · « **Reply #40 on:** October 28, 2012, 03:38:44 PM »

I let my tired go for an experiment slipping past 38 and down into the mid to lower 30's. On my Z1000 this INcreased my grip a bit to have the tires lower and if anything it increased a tendency to dive into the turns.

BUT on the concorse I had two SLIPS when the pressure started getting too low. I don't remember if it was front or rear that slid at this point but I run em 40+ now.

ZG · « **Reply #41 on:** October 28, 2012, 04:00:13 PM »

Quote from: Pokey on October 28, 2012, 12:51:03 PM

I'll drink to that.

jimmymac · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2012, 08:10:24 PM »

Quote from: elektradw on October 28, 2012, 11:42:58 AM

and get 12,000 on a each set of PR3s

LOL!
I can hardly get 1,200 miles out of a tire.
You must ride under the speed limit.

deepseamdv · « **Reply #43 on:** October 28, 2012, 09:03:18 PM »

Well let me throw everyone a curve ball. I have an 09 C-14 running Q2's with 35psi both front and rear as recommended by Keith Code while attending his Super Bike School at Laguna Seca. The bike handled better than it ever had and now has 3100 miles with minimum wear.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:42:49 AM »

Heresy!

sf bay rider · « **Reply #45 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:28:29 AM »

I have run 45PSI front and rear for the last 17K on ST Angels without any problems.
On my second set and still looking good.

feelergaugephil · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2012, 03:23:42 PM »

WOW, lots of mixed views, interesting thread, Im on PR3's now, 1200 miles so far at 36lb and no real wear.
When I bought the bike early this year after selling my 08, the bike had 840 miles on it with stock tires.... scary scary on curves, nearly lost the front twice, changed to pilot powers which vastly improved the handling 200%.

Lone-Rider · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2012, 05:22:29 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 27, 2012, 08:58:35 PM

How's the traction with that pressure?

Never had any problems., did the same thing with ME880's on the C10 and ran them edge to edge, scraping pegs and center stand.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #48 on:** November 01, 2012, 06:59:14 PM »

Quote from: feelergaugephil on November 01, 2012, 03:23:42 PM

WOW, lots of mixed views, interesting thread, Im on PR3's now, 1200 miles so far at 36lb and no real wear.
When I bought the bike early this year after selling my 08, the bike had 840 miles on it with stock tires.... scary scary on curves, nearly lost the front twice, changed to pilot powers which vastly improved the handling 200%.

Boy, I'm glad I didn't read these posts before putting 7500 miles on my OEM tires at cornering speeds I have never done on any of my other bikes. Never felt that they weren't on rails and my chicken strips are like 1/8 inch and that is with fully loaded bike but I also look around the windshield on curves instead of over it. I am mounting the PR3's tommorrow afternoon. Hopefully I will like them as much as the OEM tires.

Rasmith · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2012, 07:25:46 PM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on November 01, 2012, 06:59:14 PM

Boy, I'm glad I didn't read these posts before putting 7500 miles on my OEM tires at cornering speeds I have never done on any of my other bikes. Never felt that they weren't on rails and my chicken strips are like 1/8 inch and that is with fully loaded bike but I also look around the windshield on curves instead of over it. I am mounting the PR3's tommorrow afternoon. Hopefully I will like them as much as the OEM tires.

Started at 38 on mine but went up to 41..Much better at 41

ljcorby · « **Reply #50 on:** November 02, 2012, 03:05:57 PM »

42 front and back on ours. Nice.

C14ger · « **Reply #51 on:** November 12, 2012, 11:32:12 PM »

I make sure there is some air in both tires. Half way down the block I glance at the TPM, if it has a reading, I keep going.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #52 on:** November 13, 2012, 04:04:18 AM »

You would make a good friend to Steve....

Conrad · « **Reply #53 on:** November 13, 2012, 04:39:42 AM »

Quote from: C14ger on November 12, 2012, 11:32:12 PM

I make sure there is some air in both tires. Half way down the block I glance at the TPM, if it has a reading, I keep going.

One time I did just that, the reading was 20 in the rear tire. I turned around and went back home.

Cuda · « **Reply #54 on:** November 13, 2012, 05:04:51 PM »

Put 45 in , when it gets to 38 , time for more air

Put 5,600 on the stock tires , I guess I'm use to junk tires,

didn't have any problems except, wet roads.
55 P 3's are nice, much better on wet roads.

texrider · « **Reply #55 on:** November 13, 2012, 08:12:06 PM »

I usually kick both tires to check that they feel about right at pre-ride, then verify the TPM when they start reading. Air them both to 42, then add at 39 again.

Mister Tee · « **Reply #56 on:** November 14, 2012, 11:17:09 AM »

Per another thread I was riding at 41F 36R for a while until I could fill my rear tire. It felt like I was riding on top of a rolling turd.

elektradw · « **Reply #57 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:26:29 AM »

Jimmymac- I guess if I rode like you do I would be on my 29th set of PR3s. At $300 a whack that's a whopping $8,700 just for tires in 1 1/2 years. I think you had better slow down a bit and enjoy the scenery while riding. I only go as fast as pucker factor 3 and get great tire mileage.

jimmymac · « **Reply #58 on:** November 15, 2012, 03:25:43 PM »

If I wanted to go slow and easy, I'd buy a hardley wobbleson.

Pokey · « **Reply #59 on:** November 15, 2012, 04:39:41 PM »

Quote from: jimmymac on November 15, 2012, 03:25:43 PM

If I wanted to go slow and easy, I'd buy a hardley wobbleson.

They are actually capable of being ridden rather briskly, most just never get to see or bear witness to that.

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