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Posted 16 February 2011 - 08:22 PM
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Posted 17 February 2011 - 01:59 AM
Ruth, on 16 February 2011 - 08:22 PM, said:
What is your front tire pressure on you RT-S?
16.5 lbs, Once the dealership when I picked her up after an oil change service they upped it to 20 psi, I felt something not the same. (squirrely), luckily it was just the tire pressure. These bikes don't lean, something has gotta help us around the turns in addition to our leaning into the turn or just transferring our weight. The side walls do there part too. As long as the recommended 13-17 psi is maintained. There are some here that run more than 20
and say it works for them. Page 119 of operators guide has info.
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Posted 17 February 2011 - 07:05 AM
Mine was around 15 psi when I picked it up new. I gradually increased it to 18, which gives me stability and cornering ability.
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Posted 20 February 2011 - 05:25 PM
I like 18.5-19 and 27 in the rear.
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Posted 31 May 2011 - 08:30 PM
18 on my RT Front and 28 back
This post has been edited by AndyIsRiding: 31 May 2011 - 08:30 PM
Modifying the RT for some long distance touring
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 01:06 PM
AndyIsRiding, on 31 May 2011 - 08:30 PM, said:
18 on my RT Front and 28 back
At Spyder training seminar yesterday a Highly trained Spyder tech recommended 24 lbs in front and 30 lbs in back
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Posted 23 December 2011 - 09:53 PM
18 in front and 25 in rear. Used 28 for 6,000 miles and the darn rear tire is down to 5/16 in the middle. Book says to replace the rear at 4/16 -no way is that gonna happen. I'm not a real fast rider, but moving along at 65 or so on good State roads and speed limit + 5 or 8 on interstates. Pretty hilly and curvy in N. GA and drive wheels seem to take a beating, except Goldwings - I always got 15,000 or so at 42 psi.
Some folks use Pirelli or other car tires on front, but apparently most stick with the Kenda on the rear. Lots of different opinions on the brands/ratings of tires to use.
Tuck
Some folks use Pirelli or other car tires on front, but apparently most stick with the Kenda on the rear. Lots of different opinions on the brands/ratings of tires to use.
Tuck
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