The other day I spent a couple of hours at work reading up on tires for the GS. Started thinking about my next set of tires although I only have about 1500 miles on the stockers. During my routine afterwork riding, I notice in several turns I feel the tires feel very unstable. I think to myself "I've never had any issues with the tires before, did I spoil myself by hearing how much better the tires can get?"
Anyways I go home, check tire pressure, both front and back are around 5 psi low. Add air to each, take some more turns, instant improvement.
Moral of the story: Check your tire pressure! :thumb:
Every time I fill up the gas tank.(usually once a week)
1-check oil
2-check tires
3-check chain
4-check brake fluid
5-check brake/clutch cables
thats a good idea about checking it every fillup!
what's the normal psi?
Quote from: jackiei26 on July 31, 2006, 12:12:38 PM
what's the normal psi?
It says on the frame decal. 33f 36r for a single rider unless I'm confusing the front and rear.
Quote from: Budrick320 on July 31, 2006, 12:00:11 PM
thats a good idea about checking it every fillup!
Possible problem with that. You're supposed to check the tires cold.
So I should what until November. :laugh:
Really your right, but its usually at the gas station about 1/4 mile straight down the road from home. They still have free air, with a decent pressure gauge, and always have paper towels in the dispeser. :o
Front: 33
Rear: 36
Normally you can find this information on the swingarm.
doh! sry Egaeus :)
Checked mine this morning before my ride to work. 27 front and 31 rear. Need to check more often. :oops:
I had that same occurence just a couple of days ago. I was taking corners and it felt unstable, I even kept checking to see if my tire had popped. I checked the pressure to be 33 [on hot asphalt after riding] and about 37 on the back. I pumped it up a few PSI high and it rode great. I checked again when it was cold and it was pretty close, but wow, what a difference!
Ed
Guess I should try to make a routine out of this. In addition to checking out the chain and the oil.
I was reading on the board that you should reduce your tire pressure to about 30 psi when going to the track, anyone else ever hear of this? What's the reason?
I believe people lower pressures in attempt to increase the contact patch of the tire, ideally increasing grip, sometimes at the expense of feel and stability, and possibly overheating.