fisherman Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Whats the best tire pressure for this bike? My dealer says one thing, the manual says another and the Metzlers say something else. I am not a racer and 90% of my riding is on paved roads. Thanks for your help. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 what tires are you using? i have the anakees... i run 38 in the front 42 in the back there are as many opinions about this issues as there are folks on this board greg Link to comment
Jeff98362 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Follow the manual. The engineers at BMW have a bit more expertise in this area than those at the BMW shop. After you ride it as per the manual for awhile, you may find that for your use some minor adjustments are necessary. Link to comment
fisherman Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 They are the dual sport Metzlers that came on the bike. (the bike is an '06) Link to comment
David Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 37 rear 35 front More two-up or with lots of weight. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I go with the manual recommendations. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I go with the manual recommendations. I don't even remember what they are, but I run 38F/40R with good results. Jim Link to comment
steve.foote Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I don't even remember what they are... Here you go, Jimbo. One-up: F-32, R-36. W/passenger & w/luggage: F-36, R-42. Link to comment
mistercindy Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 39 front 42 rear But I weigh 235 lbs. If you're a smaller sized man then you might want to lessen it a bit. Link to comment
fisherman Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks all. The information has been helpful. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I don't even remember what they are... Here you go, Jimbo. One-up: F-32, R-36. W/passenger & w/luggage: F-36, R-42. Wow, I guess my still fat @$$ is like riding two-up still! Thanks, Jim Link to comment
PaulW42 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I used 36F/42R with Tourance tyres which were the pressures recommended by Metzeler. Has the added advantage of not having to change when 2 up! Much below 40 in the rear and I found it too wallowy and the fuel consumption went up. A long time ago I was advised to use the tyre manufacturer's recommended pressures for a bike if available. If not, then use the bike manufacturer's recommendations. Paul Link to comment
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