Factory tire pressure settings

[revrnd]

Check tire pressure COLD at ambient temp. This is to get a more accurate reading.

Or look up on the net how to check tire pressure.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Keep in mind that settings for the RT versus the RS are going to be different! For the same Ryder due to the different nature of each. I ryde an 09 RS with GIVI bags and a 17 inch windscreen. I use 19 front with the shocks set at notch number 4 and the rear set at 29. I ryde single which is also a factor. Just go ryde at different settings over the same road path so you can make comparisons that are not due to road quality and have fun!!:welcome:

 

[Motogordo]

Tire Pressure & gauges

I would just like to know how good or bad is the ride if I set the pressure to BRP settings ? 15/28
Does that create a problem with handling ? Also, how is the tire tread wear at these settings ? Is the swaying any more or less ? I would also like to know why the tire pressures on the last 3 Suzuki cycles and the 650 scooter have fixed number and don't give a choice of pressure ? In the old days, there would always be a different number for solo and two up. Now they don't seem to do that. Why does the Spyder have such a broad spectrum for tire pressures ?

Thanks,
Gordon July 25, 2011:chat:

8/1/2011 Yesterday I set my tires back to 18/28. I will go riding today and see how that is. Also, I test the BRP digital gauge with the standard penlike tire gauge. They both read exactly the same. Actually, the standard $3.00 tire gauge that has the slightly slanted end fits into the rear tire very well, and also the fronts, of course.

 

[Motogordo]

Tire Pressure & Front Shock Settings

8/1/2011 Yesterday I set my tires back to 18/28. I will go riding today and see how that is. Also, I test the BRP digital gauge with the standard penlike tire gauge. They both read exactly the same. Actually, the standard $3.00 tire gauge that has the slightly slanted end fits into the rear tire very well, and also the fronts, of course.

August 8, 2011
I went to the dealer on saturday and had them set the front shocks to 5. I was at 3 for a while. I find the ride alot better. It holds the road very well and I get alot less sway. The tires are at 18/28. I think I will keep it that way.

Gordon