from my other thread re changing fork springs I was showed this link and thought it was very handy for members to find out more like I intend to do Motorcycle Suspension Setup Hope it comes in handy
At one point he states:- "If you are unsure of your tyre pressure and it is a track bike use 32psi front, 30psi rear." Really? Do 'track bikes' run so much lower pressures than the 36/42psi recommended for the road?
that's when the tyres are cold mate and I ran mine at Donny on tues at 30 front and rear HOt. so they were more like 26/28 cold. yes it makes a huge difference when on track. My Dunlop D211Gp's can run as low as 21 on the rear and about 23 on the front and thats suggested how low they can go on track ! the british made D211 Ntec's can run 19Psi on the rear but not going to try that yet lol I run mine at 32/36 on the road in the summer and no higher than 34/38 in the winter
I tell ya, IMO, don't go harder in the winter either... 38 is HARD and with cold roadds, and cold tyres you just asking for trouble. I put my pressures to manufacture recommended of 36/42 in December, first day out of work, cold, dry, binned it at 20MPH, from a standstill, just going around a car sticking out in the bus lane. And for those cynics who might think I can't ride, or made a silly error, the ONLY 2 times I ever dropped my bike while riding were in winter... In 5 years riding, and over 30,000 miles of London traffic weaving... Knock on wood!!! Personally, I will NEVER put my rear above 36 ever again. 38 if I KNOW i am taking a pillion. My preference for everyday riding is 33F/35R - My logic is 34 F is too close to the 36 recommended, so i take one more off... and for the rear, 36 is pretty good, so I take one more off again. 34F/36R like Phantom says is very good for me and my riding. Personal preference so anywhere in that ballpark is good for me... But never will I ever again go anywhere near 36/42. F@%& THAT!!! But yes, on track I would usually run 32 front, 30 rear, or even 32/32...
Cold tyre measurements as unless you have an expansion chat And a very accurate tyre temp sensor you cant guarantee consistent Temperatures
In a roundabout way yes.but the reason I said the above Is I have had the lively discussion with a bar room Biker when he said you always check temps arter warming Them up :s
