air pressure

[catfan]

I just replaced my front tire on the tri glide with a metzeler 888 rear tire mounted in reverse as i have read on here many times but never seen what air pressure for this brand, local bike shop put it on, a few days later took it out on the interstate and about 75 mph it was all over the road took it home checked the air it was at 45# put in down to 35# and much better. i know the stock tire
is set at 36# but don't about know what the metzeler is suppose to be. thanks for any help from all the smart people on this site, it is great

go kentucky wildcats
catfan

 

[trikermutha]

Tire Pressure
Always inflate the tire to the correct pressure. Be sure to check cold inflation pressure frequently, i.e. once a week. Although most motorcyclists love to work on their bikes, many seldom remember to check their bikes tire pressures. Correct pressures are critical for safe handling. Over inflation or extreme tire pressure will impair your riding comfort and decrease the size of the contact patch of the tire with the road. Under inflation or too little air pressure will result in poor handling and the bike will be inclined to “wander”. Improper and insufficient tyre pressure will also cause rapid tire wear, an increase in fuel consumption, lower top speed, and provide less control. Remember to check the inflation pressure of your tires weekly. You will find the correct pressure in the operating manual of the motorcycle. Use METZELER’s information only as reference. Attention: When the recommended pressure has been changed for use off the public highway (race track, off-road), it must be reset to the correct value before riding on the street.