Tyre pressure

[Nunoxx]

I would like to know the best tyre pressure for the bird?:h

 

[Wolfie]

42 psi back and front suit me best

 

[fat bert]

pressures?

I asked this question not so long ago - all the replies basically said "Mr Honda says 42 psi back and front"

Suits me - not let me down [yet!!!]

Any less [particularly on the front] and there is a chance of the tyre losing it's profile at high speeds [apparently]

 

[Doc Savage]

I Agree

Nunoxx,
I agree with the guys, 42 is the magic no. Check regularly, air expands when hot so check when cold idealy. Most important especially the front when its to low you will feel it pulling on the handle bars when turning in hard and even more so with a pillion.
Happy Scratching.

 

[scotsbiker xx]

Yes I agree, 42 back and front has worked fine for me, on all the tyres I've tried (currently 020s)

 

[Mushroom Pete]

Tyre Pressures

I'm on my second pair of o20's, the rear on the last pair squared off very early in life despite regularly maintaining 42 psi in the tyre. I'm currently experimenting with lower preasures, 38 to 40 psi. I weigh 11st 4lbs, ride solo most of the time, a lot of my riding is commuting and I never ride super fast. So far these presures seem ok. but I wouldn't want to go lower than 36, and if I'm carrying a pillion or going for a long blast, I'd def put more air in.

 

[CbrDavE]

Have entered your question into the world biggest computer "Deep Thought" and the answer was.....






42 / 42

w;;v

 

[SILVERONE]

I'm on my second pair of o20's, the rear on the last pair squared off very early in life despite regularly maintaining 42 psi in the tyre. I'm currently experimenting with lower preasures, 38 to 40 psi. I weigh 11st 4lbs, ride solo most of the time, a lot of my riding is commuting and I never ride super fast. So far these presures seem ok. but I wouldn't want to go lower than 36, and if I'm carrying a pillion or going for a long blast, I'd def put more air in.

I might be wrong, but lowering the preasure will make ur tyre square off much quicker ''won't it?'' if you do a'lot commuting I would of thought that would be the reason for quick squaring off :dunno: Q someone whom knows more

 

[eckman]

I'm on my second pair of o20's, the rear on the last pair squared off very early in life despite regularly maintaining 42 psi in the tyre. I'm currently experimenting with lower preasures, 38 to 40 psi. I weigh 11st 4lbs, ride solo most of the time, a lot of my riding is commuting and I never ride super fast. So far these presures seem ok. but I wouldn't want to go lower than 36, and if I'm carrying a pillion or going for a long blast, I'd def put more air in.

020's are renound for squaring off too easily. I don't think I'll be getting them again. Do a search on here and I'm sure you'll find recommendations for better tyres. Got to be better than trying lower tyre pressures

I've got Michelin Pilot Roads at the moment although my Bird is tucked away for the winter and I just got her last summer so I can't give you my own experiences. I do use Metzeler Z4's on my vfr though which are much better than 020's for longevity. Not sure if they're suited to the bird tho...

 

[Rods]

42/42 for me too.

i/m currently on my third set of avon azaros on the bird (averaging 8k out of a rear thus far). however, i might try michelin pilot roads next time, as they have been wonderful on my bmw 1100s throughout the winter (my bird is also mothballed at the moment). don't fancy 020's on either of my bikes anymore - as has been said, they square off far too quickly for my liking.

 

[bikesnoopy]

I got MEZ4's on my Bird...had 020's before them & to be honest,the Metz dont feel a lot different.
$2 at both ends for me too...R#?

 

[bikesnoopy]

Oops,i mean 42. . . :tosser:

 

[Mushroom Pete]

Tyre Pressures

I might be wrong, but lowering the preasure will make ur tyre square off much quicker ''won't it?'' if you do a'lot commuting I would of thought that would be the reason for quick squaring off :dunno: Q someone whom knows more

Tyre presures sure can be confusing.

The more air in a tyre the more ridgid the carcass becomes, so the better it maintains it's profile, the less it deforms under load ie. cornering, the less it is able to absorb minor irregularities in the road surface.

A tyre with low presure turning very fast will force the centre portion of the tyre outwards under cenrefugal force, thus making the tyre profile more pointy and wearing out the centre portion of the tyre. (more so with crossply's than radial's). The tyre will flex more, and this flexing will build up heat, making the compound softer and increasing wear.

If you are not riding super fast or with a pillion then the effects of the above are lessened. With less preasure you get a bigger contact patch and the tyre is better able to stay in contact with the road, giving you less wear. "I Think".

In the end if you can't be arsed (and who can) to keep changing tyre preasure to suit your ride then stick with the recommended 42/42.

 

[ozzzzy]

I have mine at 36/36. coz my suspesion is far too hard and it feels much better. I'm still trying to work out why it's shagged

 

[Adam Rickenberg]

In Dubai....

Most of the lads here run 36psi front and 35psi rear on cold tyres (nitrogen filled). We run Pirelli Super Corsa's and Corsas (SC2's and SC1's for the track)

The pressure goes up by 5psi at running temperatures of 55 deg C front and 60 deg C rear... with an ambient of 40 deg C.

We find that it's the optimal pressure range for the tyres and generally drop the pressure for track days by 1 or 2psi...

 

[bikesnoopy]

Well,thanks for sharing that with us in an English winter...im sure thats most helpful. . .

 

[Gerrard]

Tyre Pressures

Hi
Well if you come from Portugal the weather is hotter than in the UK so drop your tyre pressures.
I had a rear tyre shredd last year and that was down to running at normal pressures.
I live near Malaga in Spain the weather and road tempertures are too high for normal tyre pressures.
Paul.

 

[Adam Rickenberg]

Hi
Well if you come from Portugal the weather is hotter than in the UK so drop your tyre pressures.
I had a rear tyre shredd last year and that was down to running at normal pressures.
I live near Malaga in Spain the weather and road tempertures are too high for normal tyre pressures.
Paul.

Thanks for backing me up Paul!

Bikesnoopy........ I was merely trying to help mate....... I forgot that the UK is considerably colder than here!!

Do whatever you want mate. You'll not get a consistant answer from anyone.

 

[ozzzzy]

jaws refurbished shock

I've now given up trying to work out why the suspension is knacked. It's just knacked and that's it. Jaws, can you explain your shock absorber exchange service you offer ? Many Thanks, Ozzzzy

 

[bikesnoopy]

Thanks for backing me up Paul!

Bikesnoopy........ I was merely trying to help mate....... I forgot that the UK is considerably colder than here!!

Do whatever you want mate. You'll not get a consistant answer from anyone.

Sorry,i forgot you were in a hotter place than us mere mortals...we dont have to worry about things like dropping pressures due to very hot weather...!:xm