Tire pressure important!

[SailnDive]

I was a little unhappy with the sway of my RTs until I checked and set my tire pressures. From the dealer...front 15 & 17, rear 24. Reset to 20 front and 30 rear. It's like a different bike. You would think the dealer would check this before delivery. Took me 4 days to check tho' Shame on me!

 

[kngfsh27]

I was a little unhappy with the sway of my RTs until I checked and set my tire pressures. From the dealer...front 15 & 17, rear 24. Reset to 20 front and 30 rear. It's like a different bike. You would think the dealer would check this before delivery. Took me 4 days to check tho' Shame on me!

Everyone needs to keep in mind also that air temperature can play a big part in tire pressures. Best to check tires once a week or anytime there is an outdoor temperature change. Tire pressure can really play havoc with your ride if it is off and especially if the front tires don't match up.

 

[Centurion]

:agree: I usually check my tire pressure two or three times a week and always in the morning after the bike has set all night.

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

.just a few cents worth

I was a little unhappy with the sway of my RTs until I checked and set my tire pressures. From the dealer...front 15 & 17, rear 24. Reset to 20 front and 30 rear. It's like a different bike. You would think the dealer would check this before delivery. Took me 4 days to check tho' Shame on me!

On our 2013 the center of the tire wore at short distance using higher recommend pressure. He now has us Riding at 23 with our 2015. We ride a lot of higher speed roads not all secondary roads and the dealer says the tire expands in the center at higher pressure. So I've learned to relax my grip and don't notice the sway. Just saying

 

[ARtraveler]

Tire pressure does make a difference. To little and the :spyder2: will go squirrely on you.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Tire pressure does make a difference. To little and the :spyder2: will go squirrely on you.

And too much will make the :spyder2: go squirrely on you.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Dragonfly]

Check my pressure twice a day at a minimum and sometimes 5 or 6 times. I'm hooked on FOBO!

 

[garb55]

Originally Posted by akspyderman Tire pressure does make a difference. To little and the :spyder2: will go squirrely on you.

And too much will make the :spyder2: go squirrely on you.

Cruzr Joe

So just right and you can go nuts on it :yikes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Originally Posted by akspyderman Tire pressure does make a difference. To little and the :spyder2: will go squirrely on you.

And too much will make the :spyder2: go squirrely on you.

Cruzr Joe

So just right and you can go nuts on it :yikes::yes::yes::yes:

YEP

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

 

[finless]

FOBO

I got that learning experience when I got a little complacent about checking my tire pressure. My Spyder seemed hard to steer. Low an behold I checked the front tire pressure and it was 14 lbs. Filled it up to 19 and all was good again.

Since then I decided to get a TPMS system (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). I got this so I would never be surprised again.
It's also a nice safety thing if you riding and start loosing air on one of the tires.

Bob

 

[Chupaca]

That it does...

always keep in mind when traveling distances in different altitudes and temps...:thumbup: