Tire pressure

['04gs500f]

Should i measure the pressure while the bike is on side or center stand, would it even affect it at all?

['04gs500f]

my pressure readout was 20-front
24-back

and here ive been leaning to the very edge of my tire (obvious from wear pattern)

and i have not gone down  

:dunno:

only thing i notice is when i get really low i feel "drifty" like im sliding

have not scraped the pegs yet though

[Mat]

have not scraped the pegs yet though

first time i scraped the pegs i scared the crap out of myself
went into a corner way too hot and just kept leaning
that was on stock suspension too

['04gs500f]

ive got to be close though, i have less than a centimeter of tire around the edge of the tire that hasnt been worn out

[matt86to]

I have only done it by the side stand front 33 & back 36 , I have check it a week later to see if there they change and it had not change at all

all the best matt:) your friend

[scratch]

It does not matter if it is on the side or center stand.

[jordanearl]

whats the preffered tire pressure.  I checked mine and i have 30 in front, and 30.5 in rear.  I tried the search, but i got so many off topic things in it.  Thanks

[jordanearl]

also are there any advantages to having high/low pressure

[supahfly]

[supahfly]

also are there any advantages to having high/low pressure

There may be some instances in which you want to adjust preasure to accomodate tack and or environmental conditions, but for the most part I would suggest running at  the recomended psi.  

"An underinflated tire decreases stability, limits traction and has increased susceptibility to catastrophic failure. A significantly overinflated tire decreases traction. And, of course, it wears much faster."

[weaselnoze]

to put that simply yes it matters to have properly inflated tires.  i have a friend who has a leak in his back tire.  has gone down 3 times now due to underinflated tire.  

clymer says 33psi front 36 rear. my vin plate says 33 ft and 41 rear

[Kerry]

My VIN plate also mentions 33psi and 41psi, but those are MAX pressures.

Here's the full info from the sticker on my swingarm.  (For some model years this info is under the seat.)

[mjm]

My VIN plate also mentions 33psi and 41psi, but those are MAX pressures.

Actually they are recommended pressures for maximum load - the maximum tire pressure will be found on the tire side wall.

[Kerry]

Actually they are recommended pressures for maximum load - the maximum tire pressure will be found on the tire side wall.

Thanks for the clarification.  Yeah, that's what I meant to say!  

For all the "visual" folks out there, here is the info from my VIN plate:

GVWR = "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating"
GAWR = "Gross Axle Weight Rating"[/list:u]

[Rema1000]

41psi rear may be appropriate when riding 2-up with luggage.
I tend to ride with 33.5psi front and 36.5psi rear.  The extra 0.5 psi lets me check the pressure once or twice, and still not be low.  It seems like checking the tire pressure about 3 times is enough to change it.

[weaselnoze]

what kind of gauges do u guys use to measure?  i bought 3 different brands at walmart (all around 1$).  at first they seem to give accurate readings, however after awhile they are all inconsistant.  i never trust the gauge on the compressor at the station.. so am i forced to spend some $$ on a real good digital gauge or what?

[GSRider]

I have an analog tire pressure guage that gets re-calibrated every year or so. The digital ones sure are nice though...

[milo]

I got a digital gauge for like $5, it seems to work pretty well.

Dood if your tires are at 20 psi no wonder you've only got 1cm on the sides... you're ridig on flat strips!

Out of curiosity does the recommended tire pressure vary by tire? If I get Avons or BT45s should I pay attention to new values?

[GSRider]

I have Metz 330/550's on my GS, and the front has no unused rubber (Chicken strips) but the rear is showing alomst a solid inch of strip. My last set of tires (BT-45's) wore the same way.

FWIW, I believe you are supposed to run the pressure that is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and not the tire manufacturer. The tires are designed to go on many different bikes, so the recommended (Max) psi that is on the sidewall just means that you could, if the bike manufacturer agrees with it.

Either way, I have run the stock Exedras, BT-45's and Metz's at 32 front, 37 rear. When I fit my Sport Demons, they will be set there as well.

[KokomoSam]

according to the clymer.

for 1 up - front 33 back 36
for 2 up - front 33 back 41

It shoudn't matter whether the bike is on the side stand or centerstand.

Hope this helps.

Sam