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RT - Air Pressure?
Hello,
I'm a new spyder rider...only around 700 miles. On Sunday I put my air pressure at 20lbs in the front and 28lbs in the back. I think that is what is recommended in the manual for stock wheels.
Now my ride seems a little more bouncier than before?
Has anyone else noticed this? What air levels do you keep your RT?
Thanks
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I've been riding my Spyder for slightly less than 11 months and 10,200 miles keeping the tires at the 20/28 recommendation in the operator's guide. I keep the ACS rear suspension on firmest setting too because I like to "feel" the road and do not find the ride fatiguing. I weigh only 13 stone so I'm by no means stressing the suspension system.
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Originally Posted by bobgeorge
Hello,
I'm a new spyder rider...only around 700 miles. On Sunday I put my air pressure at 20lbs in the front and 28lbs in the back. I think that is what is recommended in the manual for stock wheels.
Now my ride seems a little more bouncier than before?
Has anyone else noticed this? What air levels do you keep your RT?
Thanks
I keep mine at 20 and 28 just as the manual says. Your tires will last a lot longer if you keep them exactly at the recommended pressure.
Pam
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Originally Posted by JayBros
I've been riding my Spyder for slightly less than 11 months and 10,200 miles keeping the tires at the 20/28 recommendation in the operator's guide. I keep the ACS rear suspension on firmest setting too because I like to "feel" the road and do not find the ride fatiguing. I weigh only 13 stone so I'm by no means stressing the suspension system.
I weigh around the same weight. I might try changing the ACS settings on mine and see how the ride feels. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by JayBros
I've been riding my Spyder for slightly less than 11 months and 10,200 miles keeping the tires at the 20/28 recommendation in the operator's guide. I keep the ACS rear suspension on firmest setting too because I like to "feel" the road and do not find the ride fatiguing. I weigh only 13 stone so I'm by no means stressing the suspension system.
13 stones = 182 pounds
Pam
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I run 21 psi up front...
and 25 psi out back...
The 15" front tires need s bit more tire pressure than the old 14" ones... there's less sidewall available for flexing!
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Ranges....
usually they indicate a range like from 15 to 20 lbs. Both manual and on the swingarm of the roadster. What suits you best will depend on where you ryde, solo or double up and road conditions. On my RS double up I find 17 lbs in front works best and 28 in the rear. The range given is for average weight and best tire wear. If its to bouncy check you shock settings as well as adjusting your tire pressure. Have seen folks running as low as 15 on up to 22. Make sure fronts are at the same pressure both sides...
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Originally Posted by Pampurrs
13 stones = 182 pounds
Pam
Wow
if 13 stones = 182 pounds
I'm just a big granite bolder
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Originally Posted by garb55
Wow
if 13 stones = 182 pounds
I'm just a big granite bolder
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Tire Pressure
[Pampurrs;I keep mine at 20 and 28 just as the manual says. Your tires will last a lot longer if you keep them exactly at the recommended pressure.
I have the same bike and it seems that I have to constantly add air to my tires. I check them before each ride. Is this normal? All of my two wheel motorcycles didn't require as much checking as the Spyder ?
Blade
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Originally Posted by Blade
[Pampurrs;I keep mine at 20 and 28 just as the manual says. Your tires will last a lot longer if you keep them exactly at the recommended pressure.
I have the same bike and it seems that I have to constantly add air to my tires. I check them before each ride. Is this normal? All of my two wheel motorcycles didn't require as much checking as the Spyder ?
Blade
All motorcycle tires seep. I've never had a motorcycle (included my Spyder) that didn't. That's why a tire gauge and compressor are essential items in the garage of every motorcycle owner. They need to be checked and aired up every couple of days, and for sure before a long ride.
Pam
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20# front and 30# rear. I'm a few stones too much.
Jack
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
20# front and 30# rear. I'm a few stones too much.
Jack
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Leaking?
Originally Posted by Blade
[Pampurrs;I keep mine at 20 and 28 just as the manual says. Your tires will last a lot longer if you keep them exactly at the recommended pressure.
I have the same bike and it seems that I have to constantly add air to my tires. I check them before each ride. Is this normal? All of my two wheel motorcycles didn't require as much checking as the Spyder ?
Blade
Try using the nitrogen available at many places...I usually go to Costco to top mine off. The molecules are larger than O2 and thus don't leak out nearly as quickly. Now, don't fall for all the hype surrounding nitrogen...but, here's the thing, most of these air fill up machines you pay to use, have a great deal of water in their systems and you don't really want that in your tires. The nitrogen is much dryer in addition to the larger molecules.
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It's generally safe to experiment going up or down a bit from the recommended PSI, because inexpensive tire gauges are only "good enough" -- i.e., not precisely accurate. Good for the job they do.
For example, the tire gauge I keep in my truck shows 33 psi in my truck's tires, but if I use the gauge I normally keep with my Spyder to measure those same tires, it reads 35 psi.
Get a decent gauge (avoid the $1 special in the cup at the cash register) and keep that for your bike. Then go up and down a bit in small (1 or 2 psi) increments, using the recommended settings as your starting point. Then find out what feels best for your bike and use those readings from then on.
Or, you could try to find a no-kidding calibrated gauge, but IMO that's not worth the extra price (and providing you can find one).
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Been using nitrogen for 7 years now.
When I had my Harley, only required top-off 2 to 3 times a year during seasonal changes.
Too soon to tell on the Spyder as I've only had it 6 months, but so far with the Nitrogen, I've topped off once (mid July seasonal change) and expect it will need to be done again in November or December.
Also suggest if possible to fill with 100% (bottled) nitrogen. The "machines" run about 95-98%.
Of course being a HOG member helps as all my nitrogen is free.
Note: Nitrogen will cause your tires to be harder at the same psi.
AJ
Originally Posted by TEHelms
Try using the nitrogen available at many places...I usually go to Costco to top mine off. The molecules are larger than O2 and thus don't leak out nearly as quickly. Now, don't fall for all the hype surrounding nitrogen...but, here's the thing, most of these air fill up machines you pay to use, have a great deal of water in their systems and you don't really want that in your tires. The nitrogen is much dryer in addition to the larger molecules.
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Originally Posted by Blade
[Pampurrs;I keep mine at 20 and 28 just as the manual says. Your tires will last a lot longer if you keep them exactly at the recommended pressure.
I have the same bike and it seems that I have to constantly add air to my tires. I check them before each ride. Is this normal? All of my two wheel motorcycles didn't require as much checking as the Spyder ?
Blade
They leak less if you remove and plug the nails/screws you pick up in them
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It's not a Spyder...
...But it does show what can happen if a tire blows!
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25/30. I like a firm ride. Try 25 and if too firm, reduce 2# and ride again until you find your sweet spot. I ride solo, so a passenger will make a difference....
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cognac
25/30. I like a firm ride.
Must be something about being a, and/or ex, GL1800 trike rider. We're used to 41 PSI in the front tire. I'm currently running 24/30 with a passenger.
Last edited by MikeT; 08-27-2015 at 12:42 PM.
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