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Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I run 40 up front with no issue.
I run 40 up front with no issue.
Tire Pressure Thread
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Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
The 40/41 seems to have evolved from findings of tire cupping at lesser pressures.
The 40/41 seems to have evolved from findings of tire cupping at lesser pressures.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I run 42 lbs in front also
I run 42 lbs in front also
skuuter
One of the Origionals
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Even with the Pilot Activ Tire on the Front, Traction, Ride, etc. is Great in the Mid-30s Pressures..."but"...I found really accelerated Cupping, and Centerline Flat Shaping.....so far, Tire Life seems to be better with the 40-42 lbs Pressures. I just started ridin' my second Pilot Activ.....New data coming later with New, Higher Pressures.....ThumbUp
Even with the Pilot Activ Tire on the Front, Traction, Ride, etc. is Great in the Mid-30s Pressures..."but"...I found really accelerated Cupping, and Centerline Flat Shaping.....so far, Tire Life seems to be better with the 40-42 lbs Pressures. I just started ridin' my second Pilot Activ.....New data coming later with New, Higher Pressures.....ThumbUp
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Thanks for the input. We spent the day riding the beautiful secondary roads of South Central Wisconsin, that's probably why I noticed it so much the last time out. Tire wear is a great reason to keep the tire aired up. I'm going to try it at 38 psi and keep an eye on it. Ride Safe!
Thanks for the input. We spent the day riding the beautiful secondary roads of South Central Wisconsin, that's probably why I noticed it so much the last time out. Tire wear is a great reason to keep the tire aired up. I'm going to try it at 38 psi and keep an eye on it. Ride Safe!
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I run 36 lbs in my front tire. Have had no issues with it.
I run 36 lbs in my front tire. Have had no issues with it.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Try to keep front Pilot Activ Tire at 39-41lbs and rears 25-26lbs.
CSC kit
Try to keep front Pilot Activ Tire at 39-41lbs and rears 25-26lbs.
CSC kit
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I have been running an MPA since I Hanniganized 20k miles ago. I run 41 psi (cold) in it and it is now about half tread with little cupping and getting more and more a flat profile. Looks like I will get 30k+ before I change it.
FYI, I have a TireGard system monitoring the three pressures. After riding a few hours on a hot day the front pressure rises to about 46/47 whereas the rear tires rise from 26 only 1/2 psi.
I have been running an MPA since I Hanniganized 20k miles ago. I run 41 psi (cold) in it and it is now about half tread with little cupping and getting more and more a flat profile. Looks like I will get 30k+ before I change it.
FYI, I have a TireGard system monitoring the three pressures. After riding a few hours on a hot day the front pressure rises to about 46/47 whereas the rear tires rise from 26 only 1/2 psi.
Comanche
Contributing Member
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Yesterday, when my front tire went flat I have a slime compressor with the gauge on it. I went past the 40 mark was going to 41 and two of the Goldwing trike riders whom were helping me said they use 38 on the front wheel of their trikes. Told me 41 was the recommended tire pressure for a 2 wheel Wing. <br />
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I am going to 38 and evaluate.
Yesterday, when my front tire went flat I have a slime compressor with the gauge on it. I went past the 40 mark was going to 41 and two of the Goldwing trike riders whom were helping me said they use 38 on the front wheel of their trikes. Told me 41 was the recommended tire pressure for a 2 wheel Wing. <br />
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I am going to 38 and evaluate.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Good thread.I'll keeps this in mind when I start to build.My current two wheeler runs 33/36 solo and 33/41 duo.I was planning to stick with 33 for my front tire but after reading this I think I'll run the max psi on the tire side wall,40 psi.
Good thread.I'll keeps this in mind when I start to build.My current two wheeler runs 33/36 solo and 33/41 duo.I was planning to stick with 33 for my front tire but after reading this I think I'll run the max psi on the tire side wall,40 psi.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I run 38 front and 25 rear on my 95 FLHTC with no problems. Looks like I can get at least 30,000 out of the front and "who knows" out of the back Firestone's. Great miliage so far.
I run 38 front and 25 rear on my 95 FLHTC with no problems. Looks like I can get at least 30,000 out of the front and "who knows" out of the back Firestone's. Great miliage so far.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Falcon1 noted that his 41 psi was at cold. No one else has remarked whether they measure at hot or cold. Please advise. It seems to me that my roadsmith was riding rough at 41 psi (cold). After riding 50 miles in 94 degree weather, I measured the psi and came up with 46. I lowered the presure to 40 (hot) and received a much better ride coming home. Is this just me??? Also will the tire start cupping at 40 psi (hot)
Thanks for the imput.
Falcon1 noted that his 41 psi was at cold. No one else has remarked whether they measure at hot or cold. Please advise. It seems to me that my roadsmith was riding rough at 41 psi (cold). After riding 50 miles in 94 degree weather, I measured the psi and came up with 46. I lowered the presure to 40 (hot) and received a much better ride coming home. Is this just me??? Also will the tire start cupping at 40 psi (hot)
Thanks for the imput.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
My tires state cold temps,so I check at cold temps before riding/driving.
My tires state cold temps,so I check at cold temps before riding/driving.
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I have a 96 1500 with a 06 lehman kit,I run 38 front and 20 rear seems to work good for me,try them settings and see how it rides.
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I have a 96 1500 with a 06 lehman kit,I run 38 front and 20 rear seems to work good for me,try them settings and see how it rides.
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skuuter
One of the Origionals
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
I'm "experimenting" right now with 42 Cold....Hot gain yesterday after an hour of ridin' twisties was at 44. Startin' to feel more "consistant" to me. Using around 39 in the past got Summertime Hot gains of sometimes 45-47. The higher pressure seems to be cooling the tire better for less overall gains...Hopin' for less cupping too......."We'll See".....
I'm "experimenting" right now with 42 Cold....Hot gain yesterday after an hour of ridin' twisties was at 44. Startin' to feel more "consistant" to me. Using around 39 in the past got Summertime Hot gains of sometimes 45-47. The higher pressure seems to be cooling the tire better for less overall gains...Hopin' for less cupping too......."We'll See".....
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
My experience is that once a tire starts to cup it cannot be reversed. I would be very careful running the lower pressures especially with the Pilot Activ or BT45.
My experience is that once a tire starts to cup it cannot be reversed. I would be very careful running the lower pressures especially with the Pilot Activ or BT45.
Comanche
Contributing Member
Re: Front Tire Air Pressure
Whenever I check tire pressure it is in the morning [B]BEFORE[/B] moving the trike so the tires are always cold.
Tires do get hot and that increases air pressure as you ride.
As Stu said, check your tires when cold.
Whenever I check tire pressure it is in the morning [B]BEFORE[/B] moving the trike so the tires are always cold.
Tires do get hot and that increases air pressure as you ride.
As Stu said, check your tires when cold.
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
REAR tire air pressure
So what is the least amount of air pressure you can put in the rear tires. I ran into a guy tonight running a Frankenstein kit on a Small Harley. He is running 23 # in the rear and it rides like a truck. I told him to drop the pressure. How far can he go. 14# or lower. He is a member. hope he see this and chimes in . NANA how low can you go with your rear tires
So what is the least amount of air pressure you can put in the rear tires. I ran into a guy tonight running a Frankenstein kit on a Small Harley. He is running 23 # in the rear and it rides like a truck. I told him to drop the pressure. How far can he go. 14# or lower. He is a member. hope he see this and chimes in . NANA how low can you go with your rear tires
Re: REAR tire air pressure
John I keep mine at 17-18 psi. I've had it down to 16 without problem, but below that it begins to feel too soft. If I have mine over 20 psi, it is way too rough for comfort. Note that I don't weigh a lot and I ride solo.
John I keep mine at 17-18 psi. I've had it down to 16 without problem, but below that it begins to feel too soft. If I have mine over 20 psi, it is way too rough for comfort. Note that I don't weigh a lot and I ride solo.
The Wolf
TOI - Scotland
Tyre pressures?????
Hello boys & girls... I know this topic has probably been thrashed to death but I have left it too late to go hunting around:Shrug:
What is the average tyre pressures for the goldwing 1800 Front and Rear. I am running at the moment 21 at the back and 41 at the front. I have done this for years without problems but one of our club members tried this on his CSC (same pressures) but was non too happy with the ride
So dig deep and post away :drama:
Hello boys & girls... I know this topic has probably been thrashed to death but I have left it too late to go hunting around:Shrug:
What is the average tyre pressures for the goldwing 1800 Front and Rear. I am running at the moment 21 at the back and 41 at the front. I have done this for years without problems but one of our club members tried this on his CSC (same pressures) but was non too happy with the ride
So dig deep and post away :drama:
Re: Tyre pressures?????
Yours works on my 90wing/motortrike.
Yours works on my 90wing/motortrike.
Re: Tyre pressures?????
My 09 owners manual manual says 36 in the front so I go with that and I have 25 in the rear tires. I had them at 20 but didn't like them that low. Mine is a Motortrike Adventure Kit.
My 09 owners manual manual says 36 in the front so I go with that and I have 25 in the rear tires. I had them at 20 but didn't like them that low. Mine is a Motortrike Adventure Kit.
Re: Tyre pressures?????
I have been running 18 rear, and 41 front on my '05 gl1800 roadsmith conversion. I am new here and missed the other recommendations. What are the most often used pressures?
Randall
I have been running 18 rear, and 41 front on my '05 gl1800 roadsmith conversion. I am new here and missed the other recommendations. What are the most often used pressures?
Randall
Re: Tyre pressures?????
Have 08 GW/ Roadsmith and run 41 front and 26 rear. drives and handles good. just spent 3 days in Smoky Mountains and it handled great in the curves and elevations changes.
Have 08 GW/ Roadsmith and run 41 front and 26 rear. drives and handles good. just spent 3 days in Smoky Mountains and it handled great in the curves and elevations changes.
Re: Tyre pressures?????
Exactly the same on my 03GL / CSC. Has worked for 3 years now.
Exactly the same on my 03GL / CSC. Has worked for 3 years now.
rear tire pressure
Hi all
have a friend that just got a 1800 roadsmith but does not have a manual can you roadsmith owners give us an idea what you run for rear tire pressure? on our Champions we are running 18 to 25 depending on load with 15 inch wheels the roadsmith has 16 . and they were set at 35 witch seems high to me. thanks
Hi all
have a friend that just got a 1800 roadsmith but does not have a manual can you roadsmith owners give us an idea what you run for rear tire pressure? on our Champions we are running 18 to 25 depending on load with 15 inch wheels the roadsmith has 16 . and they were set at 35 witch seems high to me. thanks
Re: rear tire pressure
I'd have a hard time believing Road Smith recommends that much air pressure. Motor Trike says 24 pounds. I think most of us bump that up to 26 or 27 but 35 is just too much....
I'd have a hard time believing Road Smith recommends that much air pressure. Motor Trike says 24 pounds. I think most of us bump that up to 26 or 27 but 35 is just too much....
Re: rear tire pressure
I have an HT1800 with Kuhmo tires. Roadsmith told me to run 28-30 psi. After experimenting I found them on the money. I use 28 two-up on local rides and 30 when we're traveling fully loaded.
I have an HT1800 with Kuhmo tires. Roadsmith told me to run 28-30 psi. After experimenting I found them on the money. I use 28 two-up on local rides and 30 when we're traveling fully loaded.
Re: rear tire pressure
In Pearl (90SE Wing/Motortrike) I run 20 left-22right.RIDE SAFE
In Pearl (90SE Wing/Motortrike) I run 20 left-22right.RIDE SAFE
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