2013 front tire pressures

[Spydr in KS]

What are you guys finding as a good pressure for the new low profile front tires? I had 13 psi on my ST from the dealer and it handled fine, pumped them up to 18 psi and I hated it. It rode rough and bouncy and didn't track as well.

So I am now running 16 psi and it handles smooth, solid and like it is on rails. :yes:

So I think the best pressure will be very different from my 2008 GS

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that you've found a "psi" that's working for you...
It wouldn't surprise me tht the 15" tires will work well with less air in them. They've got less sidewall to flex around! :thumbup:

 

[Spydr in KS]

What worries me is we give the new owners old advice. Be careful!

 

[Bob Denman]

"Old"? :shocked:

How about "Seasoned"? :thumbup:
There's no doubt that the changes to the 2013s will require some different tactics for the old topics...
"Adapt and overcome"!

 

[JkRbbt]

My 2013 is still in the garage waiting for spring. I appreciate you folks down south chiming in on the new models. My ball joints are on order and higher temps are right around the corner! Keep the info coming! opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

I got to sneak out today for the Maiden Voyage for 2013... :2thumbs: Let The Good Times Roll!! :yes:hyea::yes:hyea::yes:hyea::yes:

 

[Zenagirl]

How about back tire pressure?

What are you guys finding as a good pressure for the new low profile front tires? I had 13 psi on my ST from the dealer and it handled fine, pumped them up to 18 psi and I hated it. It rode rough and bouncy and didn't track as well.

So I am now running 16 psi and it handles smooth, solid and like it is on rails. :yes:

So I think the best pressure will be very different from my 2008 GS

Spyder in KS, What are you running in back tire pressure? I have a ST as well and wondered.
Thanks!

 

[Spydr in KS]

Don't know, I guess I should check!

 

[oldgoat]

What are you guys finding as a good pressure for the new low profile front tires? I had 13 psi on my ST from the dealer and it handled fine, pumped them up to 18 psi and I hated it. It rode rough and bouncy and didn't track as well.

So I am now running 16 psi and it handles smooth, solid and like it is on rails. :yes:

So I think the best pressure will be very different from my 2008 GS

So what pressures did you use front & back on your '08 GS, which is what I have?

 

[Bob Denman]

Hiya Goat!

The general concensus seems to be somewhere around 18psi up front, and about 26psi in the rear...
But you've got to season it to your own taste!

We had somebody in here get phenomenal mileage out of his rear tire... I don't remember what pressures he was using... but you might want to try and find his thread about it...

 

[oldgoat]

Hiya Goat!

The general concensus seems to be somewhere around 18psi up front, and about 26psi in the rear...
But you've got to season it to your own taste!

We had somebody in here get phenomenal mileage out of his rear tire... I don't remember what pressures he was using... but you might want to try and find his thread about it...

Thanks luv that goat :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

If I could find the right way to download it, I'd grab of copy of it for you...
The website that I hooked up with for it has since shut down... :shocked: