I run my Avons at 39 front and 42 rear solo as suggested by the factory. two up I go to 41 and 44. Have had no problems, even though HD said run at 36 no matter what kind of tire.

 

the manual for the 09's state 36 up front. Dealer told me to run 38 up front instead.

 

From the Manufacturers website: Note it says minimum recomended
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Tire Pressure
Always inflate tires to the correct pressure as indicated in the owner's manual. However Metzeler North America has found the air pressure suggestions listed below will improve mileage and customer satisfaction especially if a emphasis is placed on running the air pressure towards the maximum as stated on the sidewall. Check cold tire pressures frequently. Correct tire pressure is crucial for safe handling. Over inflation may impair ride comfort and reduce the contact patch between the tire and driving surface of the tires. Insufficient air pressure will result in poor handling and cause a tendency for the motorcycle to "wander". In addition, improper and insufficient tire will cause accelerated tire wear, increased fuel consumption, less control and the possibilities for tire failure to due an overload/under inflated operating situation.

Recommended Minimum Tire Pressures (PSI)
Touring/Cruiser
Alpha ME880 (MH, MT, MU tires) Solo 2 Up Light 2 Up Heavy
Front 36 40 40
Rear 38 40 40




ME880 Solo 2 Up Light 2 Up Heavy
Front 38-40 40-42 40-42
Rear 44-46 46-48 48-50


For bikes with the following rear tire sizes: 170/80-15, 180/70-15, 150/80-16, 160/80-16, 180/60R16, 180/70R16, 200/60R16, 240/50R16, 140/80-17, 160/70-17 D spec, 170/60R17, 210/50R17, 150/70-18, 180/55ZR18, 200/50R18, 210/40R18, 260/40R18, 280/35R18, 300/35R18, 260/35R21.



ME880 (tires as listed above) Solo 2 Up Light 2 Up Heavy
Rear 40 42 42

 

I keep right at 41 psi in front and back tires. I check tire pressure at least once per week.

 

same for '02 flhtci

 

Don't know if anyone mentioned this or not, but your recommended tire pressures are also on your manufacturing tag on the left side of your frame neck, along with the GVWR.

 

What Harley do you have that recommends 32 in the rear?

Most all touring bikes including both my Harley and my Goldwing suggest running 36 in the front and 40-41 in the rear. Don't go by the sidewall pressure, that's the max pressure for max tire load. Run what the manufacturer recommends COLD for your bike. They have all this figured out already, why try to second guess the bike or tire manufacturer, and don't believe what the dealer or the tire store tells you, look it up on the tire manufacturers web site for your vehicle or bike.

 

+1 I work with the manual... it is there for a reason. Opinions are like A$$holes everyone has one. I don't trust what people say... I trust more what is written. There are cosequences to the MOCO for what is in print.

 

i use 36 front 40 rear and all is well.

 

36 front and 40 rear