Curious - Tyre Pressures

[Smeagol]

Does it strike anyone else that the recommended tyre pressures seem quite low at 33/36 PSI.

I think the VFR800 is 36/42 PSI, and many Honda's seem to use this 36/42 setting.

I'm not experienced with many bikes, been riding 3 years, so am curious about these pressures, especially as the Crossrunner is essentially a VFR800 but the pressures are lower.

I assume that those that have changed tyres are still using 33/36?

Just curious really 

[mrvelcrofast]

Originally Posted by Smeagol

Does it strike anyone else that the recommended tyre pressures seem quite low at 33/36 PSI.

I think the VFR800 is 36/42 PSI, and many Honda's seem to use this 36/42 setting.

I'm not experienced with many bikes, been riding 3 years, so am curious about these pressures, especially as the Crossrunner is essentially a VFR800 but the pressures are lower.

I assume that those that have changed tyres are still using 33/36?

Just curious really 

I have always found that tyre pressures are very subjective ..... so it's down to the rider and depends on type of road and use.
I've always found I run my tyres slightly higher than what is recommended.
Have a play round and see what best suits your riding style etc :)

[xrunjoe]

Funnily enough when I had my first service the dealer inflated tyres to 36/42 assuming they would be the same as other tyres. Maybe its the actual stock P/Scorpion tyres which carry the lower pressure than one normally assumes.Maybe they run to higher pressure when hot? I must check my new Road Piliot 3's to see what the psi fitters inflated them to.

[Smeagol]

I'm going to check my pressures tomorrow, to see what they set them to on PDI.

I've checked the Michelin website and all I can find is they say to set as the handbook.

[Smeagol]

Checked the pressures this morning, 34PSI front 40 PSI rear.  Could have lost a couple of psi over the week I've had the bike so I assume dealer set them to 36 front and 42 rear.

Adjusted to 33 front and 36 rear and had a short ride today.  Front felt fine but rear maybe  a bit squirrely  .

Will give them a better ride tomorrow and see how I feel.

[Crossrunner Rob]

When I got mine it didnt have the handbook with it after the ride home I thought it didnt feel right so checked the pressures they were 33/36 I instantly put them up to 36/42 and phoned the dealer to complain, they said it should be 33/36 but I left them at 36/42 as the bike felt so much better 

36/42 for me guys 

[xrunjoe]

More of a 36 / 32 man meself - bike obviously facing the wrong way with some 18 round the middle.  Sexist ?  Moi??

[Smeagol]

Originally Posted by xrunjoe

More of a 36 / 32 man meself - bike obviously facing the wrong way with some 18 round the middle.  Sexist ?  Moi??

You need something to grab hold of.   

[Smeagol]

Ok since I've been running at 33/36 the back end definitely feels squirmy for quite a long time but when there is a lot of heat in the tyres it feels better, but it takes a lot of miles to get there.

Had 1st service yesterday and technician set the pressures to 36/42, and made a note on the health check.  I took her out for a good run after the service and the tyres definitely felt better.

I e-mailed the dealer and they replied that yes handbook is correct, but they obviously don't read it  but the techs don't feel the higher pressure will be a problem.  They think Honda set the pressures low as it's an adventure bike for off road use

[Crossrunner Rob]

Thats good to know i thought it was only me that was running 36/42 and it was only me that thought it felt better but it does