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Kid Thunder
05-18-2017, 10:01 AM
What's up with tire pressure on these bikes. My owners book says 36 front 34 rear Sounds weird to me.

Cooter
05-29-2017, 01:39 PM
Why does that sound weird? It's about where I ended up after significant 'testing'.

Just like suspension settings, it's not an 'exact' answer for everyone, so use that recommendation as a good starting point.

MFG recommended tire pressure has to take widely varied loads and uses into consideration. Less load less speed will need less pressure, more load (like a passenger) or more speed will want more pressure. How does it feel leaned over? What type of surface are you riding on? Got bags on the back?