What a difference a few pounds makes!

[finless]

So I guess I have been a bad boy and had not checked my front tire pressure in a while.
All other times I had checked it (maybe once every few months) if they were low it was only like a pound if that.
So I got complacent on checking it as regularly.

Strange part is, 3 weeks ago I just put on a new rear tire. Why I did not check the fronts at that time is beyond me.

After a big ride with my wife this weekend, I was noticing it "seemed" to be harder to steer. My arms were even a little tired. I was thinking as we got home "is my DPS screwing up?".

So Sunday I washed up my Spyder and checked the front tires.... WHAT! :yikes:
Only had 14 PSI in them! Oooops....

Filled them up to 19.5 and this AM took off for work.
HOLY COW! It was like new power steering or something! What a difference! :yes:

So word of wisdom.....Check your tires regularly!
I made myself a calendar reminder in my phone so I don't go as long as I did last time...
Just amazing the difference in steering a few PSI makes in the front tires. Live and learn!

Bob

 

[ARtraveler]

Very good point. The correct air pressure does make a difference in handling and in the life expectancy of the tires. :thumbup:

 

[TicketBait]

my golden # is 16.5 lbs, and 30 in the rear, have it written on my dealerships check list,

I too check infrequently, so the calendar idea is a good one:thumbup:

They once put in 21 and after I picked her up, on the ride home noticed something amiss,

ahh to my delight twas just the extra pounds. Just a note, the manual says 15-17, I know for many it is different.

just saying

 

[vided]

and keep the front tires within 1/2 a # :lecturef_smilie:

 

[Chupaca]

There you go...!!

we all fall a little lax but with the temp changes some of you have it should be a bit more regular. I know when I ryde up north where it is cooler and higher I loose about 3 lbs. So If I'm staying a while I have to air up and remember to let air out on the return although your bouncing around like a bunny is a telltail sign..:roflblack: something to remember..thanks..:2thumbs:

 

[JayBros]

T-CLOC

 

[ABQSpyder]

T-CLOC

I check everything before every ride. Always have always will.
Yes TCLOC

 

[bronzeflex42]

good suggestions will keep in mind. i'm slack when it comes to keeping check my tires to, but not anymore. :lecturef_smilie:

 

[finless]

FYI I am thinking of getting this setup.

FOBO Bike and supports the Spyder.
It is a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and works with smart phones!

https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOBIKE

Bob

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Check your oil too. My Spyder uses about 4 oz of oil ever 500 miles. Some use more, some less.

 

[finless]

Check your oil too. My Spyder uses about 4 oz of oil ever 500 miles. Some use more, some less.

Yes I am good with doing this. Same here, I go through a quart between oil changes.

Bob

 

[trikermutha]

man glad I read this thread..Found mine fronts at 10.5 PSI..Went to 19.1 and world of difference on the steering.