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An old thread I know, but worth revisiting and having a laugh at some of the posts. Imo the oem reccommended tyre pressures are way too high.
I have tried most brands of tyres and imo am happy to run 32-34 in the front and 36-38 in the rear, whether I am solo, 2up or 3up and fully loaded with baggage. Stuff mileage, grip is far more important. Depending on the riding I am doing reflects the mileage I get. 3,000-5,000klms is probaly a fair average for the rear, Fronts as a rule will last around 1.5 -2 rears. On the run to the GP and back a couple of weeks ago, the run down was wet & inc' the Barry Sheene ride, very little wear on a new BT016, however on the way home in the dry, "spirited" riding over Hotham, Bright, Mt Elliot road etc 3up and heavy baggage, the rear tyre was balling up & working correctly, by the time I got home, we had covered a little over 2,500klms and the tyre was about 2/3rds worn. As I am doing another run down the Snowies this coming weekend with RAT's I fitted a new 016 in a 180 purely to trial, I will report on my findings.
Tyres, to work correctly must first come up to an operating temperature,this will vary with different tyre manufacturers, pressure versus contact patch is also very true, also the tyre if to hard has no give in the sidewalls (Carcass) and will not reach optimum temperature and will want to slide. Not enough pressure, it will have too much give & make the bike squirm and the tyre will run too hot, and increase wear. Suspension also play's a big part in tyre wear but I will save that discussion for later.
Track day junkies, start off at 30 psi F&R, read the tyres after the first session and adjust accordingly, 1-2psi at a time!.
Remember, the above works for me and works for most people, however there will be those who disagree, that is fine. My findings come from around 80,K a year over all types of surfaces & conditions as well as one or two race meets, track days!.
Cheers,
Tex & Bundy
I have tried most brands of tyres and imo am happy to run 32-34 in the front and 36-38 in the rear, whether I am solo, 2up or 3up and fully loaded with baggage. Stuff mileage, grip is far more important. Depending on the riding I am doing reflects the mileage I get. 3,000-5,000klms is probaly a fair average for the rear, Fronts as a rule will last around 1.5 -2 rears. On the run to the GP and back a couple of weeks ago, the run down was wet & inc' the Barry Sheene ride, very little wear on a new BT016, however on the way home in the dry, "spirited" riding over Hotham, Bright, Mt Elliot road etc 3up and heavy baggage, the rear tyre was balling up & working correctly, by the time I got home, we had covered a little over 2,500klms and the tyre was about 2/3rds worn. As I am doing another run down the Snowies this coming weekend with RAT's I fitted a new 016 in a 180 purely to trial, I will report on my findings.
Tyres, to work correctly must first come up to an operating temperature,this will vary with different tyre manufacturers, pressure versus contact patch is also very true, also the tyre if to hard has no give in the sidewalls (Carcass) and will not reach optimum temperature and will want to slide. Not enough pressure, it will have too much give & make the bike squirm and the tyre will run too hot, and increase wear. Suspension also play's a big part in tyre wear but I will save that discussion for later.
Track day junkies, start off at 30 psi F&R, read the tyres after the first session and adjust accordingly, 1-2psi at a time!.
Remember, the above works for me and works for most people, however there will be those who disagree, that is fine. My findings come from around 80,K a year over all types of surfaces & conditions as well as one or two race meets, track days!.
Cheers,
Tex & Bundy
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