What things need to be done to a new machine?

[bigbadbrucie]

I never understood how one can know what their tire pressure is, without hiring an independent lab that has scientifically calibrated equipment. Go buy 10 different pressure gauges, and you’ll get 10 different readings. There’s no way to tell which one is correct. I’m not blasting you, @RayBJ, as you are correct. I’m just wondering how does one measure the true air pressure in their tires?

It really doesn’t make much difference as to what the “true” tire pressure is, as long as you use the same pressure gauge when checking your left front and your right front tires and keeping them as close as possible to the same reading. As for the overall pressure, the majority of gauges are close to each other (usually within a pound or two).

 

[RayBJ]

It really doesn’t make much difference as to what the “true” tire pressure is, as long as you use the same pressure gauge when checking your left front and your right front tires and keeping them as close as possible to the same reading. As for the overall pressure, the majority of gauges are close to each other (usually within a pound or two).

Exactly why I didn't state the actual pressures. The key is to have the front tires as close as reasonable (1/2lb) to each other. A digital gauge works best for me.

 

[FrogmanDave]

I didn't think I had anything to add to this thread and then I remembered this https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?148743-New-Spyders-Check-That-Aligment!!!

Get your alignment checked and laser corrected. It is frequently out of spec on new machines.

 

[JohnWJ]

Ride it and when the crap Kenda tires are worn put real tires on it.

What brand do you recommend?

 

[PJveetwin]

What brand do you recommend?

There are a dozen threads on tires........

 

[Davgill2002]

I ride two up a lot. The Baja Ron sway bar improves handling in curves and high speed (interstate) cruising significantly. I also live on a mile & one half of gravel thus I installed a drive train (belt) protector to keep rocks out of the belt and sprockets, and a protective cup for the air shock bladder to keep small sharp rocks from puncturing the bladder and causing slow leaks or outright failure. It works. Lastly, many RTs have a driveline vibration around 40-45 mph when getting on and off the throttle. I use a belt tensioner, which eliminates that vibration.