Pacific Riding School - Motorcycle Tire Pressure
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- Pacific Riding School's Bernie Ryan gives a few pointers on motorcycle tire pressure. (Please keep in mind this video was made in 2011 for general tips. New motorcycles or new tire models will have different applications. Please refer to your motorcycle & tire manufacturer recommendations.)
Straight forward, no bull, just the facts. Perfect
ALWAYS use the manufacturer recommended pressures for the longest life of the tire. The only time to lower the PSI is when you get to the canyons or race track. After you leave the canyons or track, put it back to manufacture specs. Commuting around with lower PSI than the manufacturer recommendation is only wasting the life of your tires. Many people will say "this tire only lasts about 2,500- 3,00 miles." Well, it's because they are running 30 PSI rear all day, everyday, commuting. That same tire can last twice as long if you run the manufacturer PSI (36/42) then lower it ONLY at the canyons or track (28/30).
Great video. I ride a Yamaha R1 2010, I use 34 front and 38 rear.
really good, thx for the info!
96 gsxr750 srad, 28/28, 143lb. Short rides, very bumpy uneven Yorkshire roads... so mainly cold weather aswell!
great video, you didnt miss a thing.
Thanks for that!
I agree that Track Pressures shouldn't be run on the Street because you will never get the amount of heat into the Tire that you would on the Track. I do not agree that you should run Manufacturers recommendations that are usually around 34front and 36rear. Again there are a lot of factors to take into account. What kind of Bike ( Sport or Cruiser ), Suspension setup, Tire make, Rider weight, Bike weight, and style of riding. For Example, I ride a 1990 Honda Hawk. Wet weight is 380lbs, Michelin Pilot Powers, Penske8983 on the back with Straight Rate Springs up front tuned to my weight of 140 lbs. I run 33psi front and 31psi rear on the Street. Heavier Riders with heavier Bikes would run higher Pressures but for me these pressure provide the best stability for all the factors I have listed above and the reason for running higher front then rear pressure is because the rear get more heat/friction being attached to the Throttle/Engine. Once the Tires have warmed up and Pressures increase ( Hot Pressure) this ratio will eqaulize. I would run the same front/rear ratio on the Track but it would be much lower numbers. Probably around 28-30front and 26-28 rear. Manufacturer ratio and recommendations don't take into account any of the factors I listed above and are designed to be a catch all Rule to cover their asses for liability reasons.
Agreed, the best numbers are tire manufacturer's recommendation for your specific motorcycle, adding your load (single, passenger, luggage), and riding condition.
Great video, man. 8)
solid thanks
Hey good video on tire pressure and where to get the correct pressure for the bike. I know many people and majority of them check for TP on the tire... hmm
I went to the dealer to figure out the correct one as the stickers have worn down.
Thank you giod video
Thank you!
Sweet. Thanks man. I have a 2004 CBR 1000RR with a sticker removed in the swing arm.
Owners manual will probably have the info. :)
nice vid
Everything I needed. Thx!
YW!
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Can I ask you just one question , how about the tire pressure that people are doing knee down ?
Because someone told Me that if I want to knee down then it’s better to have low air pressure on the tire , but I don’t know this is true or not ?!!!
May you share a little bit information to Me please ?!!!
Be careful with easily dispensable advice. Street = go with tire manufacture for that motorcycle recommendations. Track = go with tire manufacture recommendations for that motorcycle for that track, accommodating to your riding style, weight, etc..
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Track - go with tire manufacture recommendation ?!!!
You mean only I go to the track there and the teacher will show Me or... ?!!!
Because in the manual book it doesn’t say anything about the tire pressure for race track at all.
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At the moment My bike just Ninja 400 and tire pressure was 28 psi and back tire was 32 psi.
May I drop down 5 psi each tires ?!!!
Hi Sir nice vedio. One question, if I ride long like 300 kilometer, and as longer ride the tire got hoter and hoter, it is advisable to adjust tire pressure?
Monitor it as you're riding. You might find once it reaches the operating temperature based on your riding, it won't fluctuate too much thereafter.
can anyone give a link where to buy that kind of pressure gauge with pressure relief valve? i bought similar one from amazon but it comes with screw-type valve..so i lost 1-2psi every time i want to pull out the valve..
Your local parts dealer should have it. If you're shopping on Amazon, a search for "racing tire pressure gauge" yields some good results.
My tire pressure seems low when I sit on it (I'm above average weight) and some times it feels weird in corners, should I try with an extra 10%? I only fill up a gas station but it's >60sec away from home.
Your user manual may state the recommended tire pressures for additional body/luggage weight.
great vid, perhaps cut out the basic stuff like how to remove a cap, and inflating/checking tire etc, and splice in some info on effects of riding style, rider weight, climate conditions and elevation, and possibly track pressures
Look up Dave Moss, he gives good info on finding the best pressure, lots of good info on suspension tuning too.
my gs1000g 1981 book says 28/32 seems low ?that was in the day but not modern avon roadrider tyres? any ideas cant see anything on the avon website.
This is the only info I could find on their web site, seems to be close to the manual recommendation.
www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyre-care/motorcycle-tyres/#:~:text=Due%20to%20the%20modern%20materials,and%202%2D3%20psi%20rear
On their site:
Due to the modern materials used in the construction of these tyres, we normally recommend 25-28 psi front and 28-34 psi rear.
How do racing temps affect setting tyre pressure
This video is primarily for street riding under general conditions. For racing applications, please refer to your race school and manufacturer recommendations.
what about tyre press for road tyre on a track day?
You would have to consult the correct setting for your tire (manufacture), that track, etc... There are many variables involved. Try asking the tire vendor at your track day.
Hey, the nearest fuel station for me is about 10 minutes away. So, do I fill the recommended pressure or a little extra? A friend of mine fills up 3-4 PSI extra at the gas station saying that the pressure will go down after the tire cools down. Is that correct?
+ A little extra is OK, if you're riding easy/gentle for 10 minutes to the gas station, it won't heat up too much depending on ambient temperature. You can place your hand on the tire when you arrive. Be sure to check again when tire has cooled down.
***** My Z800's manual only states the cold pressure and not the pressure when the tires are warmed up.
Check the pressure before you leave (cold), and see the difference you need. Measure again at gas station, and put only the difference in.
Then next day, double check at cold again.
***** Great to know that. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I'm still a bit confused on correct pressure though. Dunlop has published multiple tech data sheets that all suggest different pressures for their Q3+ tires. Meanwhile, none of them match the recommended tire pressure on the frame sticker and manual of my '07 R6. I've tried contacting them - they ignore my emails and drop my calls. Any suggestions?
For the Q3's, if you go with your owners manual/sticker recommendation, you'll be in the safe ballpark for riding on the street. If you're using that tire for the track, then go with the track tire expert recommendation.
@@pacificridingschool Thank you!
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Hey bro ,
The front tire 36 psi and the rear tire 42 psi but if you take the bike to the race track then what tire pressure you should drop off ?!!!
Ask the track tire specialist.
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Okay thanks.
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This is a very controversial subject, and I believe it quite a bit more complicated than that. But if you check your pressure everyday before you ride you are a step ahead of most the riders I know. Lol
I feel your pain!!! 🐒
I wish my bikes were 10,000 bucks
Those Tire pressures on the Swingarm are also incorrect. Do some more research on CZcams and the Internet to Educate yourselves better. This Video is BAD information.
To clarify, the numbers on the stickers are recommended pressures by the motorcycle manufacturer based on the tires they tested at that time. The most accurate PSI would be to look up the tire manufacturer's recommendation for your specific motorcycle.
You'll also notice Bernie mentions "look up the tire brand/model's website, and find out the recommended PSI for your motorcycle.