v700 tire pressure
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10-04-2003, 04:12 AM
v700 tire pressure
I run 5 on the back but go with anywhere from 6 to 9 in the front.
I run lots of trails and dirt roads and the front still gets tons of grip anyway.
If you hit something, the added air pressure in the front can save your front rims from getting taco'd.
Word of advice, get new tie rods NOW. I got mine made at a machine shop. They will bend soon and that bike is a bear to limp out of the woods.
I run lots of trails and dirt roads and the front still gets tons of grip anyway.
If you hit something, the added air pressure in the front can save your front rims from getting taco'd.
Word of advice, get new tie rods NOW. I got mine made at a machine shop. They will bend soon and that bike is a bear to limp out of the woods.
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For trails I run anywhere from 3.5 to 6, depending on whether I want to stick to the trail or slide (lower the pressure the better you stick)(increased contact patch with ground surface).
Like Bonehead said,,,,in the rocks and roots,,,i will run 6 for a little rim protection (especially when I had my stocker 2-ply's), and when there is less rock threat,,I run about 4.5 ( a good comprimise between traction and slippage with my holeshots (6-ply)which are fairly new)
It will really depend on the tires you have,,,,and how much life is left on them (the traction you are getting).
Hard tires will also be a little less forgiving on the wrists and spine. (slamming into obsticals rather than absorbing them) (you really feel every little bump,,,,so does the suspension, and tie-rods)
I have never run past 7,,,for trails,,,it just seems like your taking all the added performence the tires offer away.
Tire pressure is very important and should be checked before every ride (and adjusted during if necessary). Tire pressure should also be adjusted to the terrain when you do your pre-trip inspection of the bike. It can mean the difference between getting back with no hassles,,,or limping back with a flat.
I flippin hate flat tires!
just my .02
Like Bonehead said,,,,in the rocks and roots,,,i will run 6 for a little rim protection (especially when I had my stocker 2-ply's), and when there is less rock threat,,I run about 4.5 ( a good comprimise between traction and slippage with my holeshots (6-ply)which are fairly new)
It will really depend on the tires you have,,,,and how much life is left on them (the traction you are getting).
Hard tires will also be a little less forgiving on the wrists and spine. (slamming into obsticals rather than absorbing them) (you really feel every little bump,,,,so does the suspension, and tie-rods)
I have never run past 7,,,for trails,,,it just seems like your taking all the added performence the tires offer away.
Tire pressure is very important and should be checked before every ride (and adjusted during if necessary). Tire pressure should also be adjusted to the terrain when you do your pre-trip inspection of the bike. It can mean the difference between getting back with no hassles,,,or limping back with a flat.
I flippin hate flat tires!
just my .02
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