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Old 11-05-2009, 01:59 PM
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Default What's the proper PSI for new tires?

Ok I got my cupped tires replaced under warranty by the Dealer. The service guy said run 38PSI in the front 408F and 40 PSI in the rear. I ride mostly two up. I weigh 200 and my wife 150 what's the correct pressure? I've been told several different PSI ranges. Thanks for your help. This forum is great for good info!!!
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:02 PM
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Sounds right, I run 40 in the rear and 36-38 in the front in my '09. The owners manual has the correct pressures for your bike.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:06 PM
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My 2009 Touring Models Owner's Manual says 36psi F, 40psi R. I run 38F-40R
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:24 PM
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According to the sticker on the down tube 36 psi Front and 40 psi Rear. Since all my riding is solo this is what I go by.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:40 PM
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I just had my tires replaced the middle of September on my 09 SG with a 408 front and the stock 407 in the back and the tech put 40 psi in the back and 38 psi in the front tire and so far that seems to work well. I think the MOCO has started to bump the tire presures up a little to help eliminate the cupping issue JMHO
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:25 PM
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Your service guy is correct.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 04:48 PM
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I was told the same thing for the tire pressure on my 09 S/G. 38 F and 40 R. So that appears to be the consensus.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:27 PM
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I was told the same thing for the tire pressure on my 09 S/G. 38 F and 40 R. So that appears to be the consensus.
+1 This is what i run in mine....
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:29 PM
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Oh grasshopper; it not wise to put wife's weight on the forum.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by binkman78
Oh grasshopper; it not wise to put wife's weight on the forum.
LOL...I thought about that after I did it. Glad she didn't see it...LOL
 


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