Triumphrat

10-05-2005, 12:12 PM

I bought a 2003 TB earlier this year from a top UK dealer. On checking the tyre pressure recently both front and back were at 30 PSI. The book says 36/42 front/rear. It now seems to get more problems with road cracks / white lines.

I was just wondering what other people run there bikes at. I can't beleive that the pressure has dropped that much since I bought the bike

vonbonds · 10-05-2005, 01:20 PM

I run my TBS at 36/42 as the manual states.

bobshields55 · 10-05-2005, 01:27 PM

I do the same.

Are you saying you think the dealer would have serviced the tyre pressures? Not!!!! :-D

KingStreetRat · 10-05-2005, 04:10 PM

I run both at 40

HeyMan · 10-05-2005, 04:19 PM

I/ve been running at 35 f/r for 30000 miles. get good wear out of my michelin macadams. I also have those valve stem caps that change color as pressure drops. I think you can get those at brookstone's. They give that assurance at a glance!

upNorth · 10-05-2005, 10:36 PM

32/32 and check 'em before every ride.

Gdsila · 10-05-2005, 10:40 PM

36/38 mostly solo riding seems to get good even wear from Bridgestone 020's

cafetbird · 10-05-2005, 11:05 PM

It is usually recommended that you run them at Triumph spec for normal riding, and about 5 pounds lower for hard sport riding - fast twisties.

That being said, I run the front between 32 and 36, and the rear at 37 - 42 - depending on the ride.

jimmyj900 · 10-06-2005, 01:35 AM

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I was just wondering what other people run there bikes at.

I'm not going to start a tire pressure argument, so I'm not talkin'! :evil:

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I can't beleive that the pressure has dropped that much since I bought the bike

As to tire pressure dropping, the stock inner tubes on my Adventurer were cr*ap! The bike would loose 2-3 pounds in a week just sitting in the garage.

I think the originals were Metzlers, but when I changed tires I went to heavy-duty Continental tubes and now they'll only drop a pound or two a month.

Jim

cafetbird · 10-06-2005, 06:45 AM

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On 2005-10-05 23:35, jimmyj900 wrote:

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I'm not going to start a tire pressure argument, so I'm not talkin'! :evil:
Jim

LOL - many seasoned riders will tell you that tire pressure is a personal thing - depends on the rider, bike and the style of riding. When in doubt (or unsure), you are best to stick to the factory recommended settings. AND check the pressure regularly/daily.