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Old 04-24-2011 | 07:43 PM
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Default Tire pressure for best wear on dunflops

Ok, just had a new MU85 installed last fall. I did not ask them what they recomend so I thought I would ask here.


Some tell me that running at the listed pressure on the tire will increase wear on the tire while running too low will also increase the wear.

I am done leaving black stripes on the pavement and would like this tire to last a good while for a change.
 
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Old 04-24-2011 | 07:49 PM
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40# in front & 40# in the rear you"ll get good wear.
 
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Old 04-24-2011 | 07:54 PM
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36/40 front/rear for us.
 
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Old 04-24-2011 | 07:56 PM
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I talked to Dunlop about this and they suggested going with the HD recommendation. 36 front and 40 rear. I however use 40 front and rear. Just a contrary old cuss I guess.....
 
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Old 04-24-2011 | 07:58 PM
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40 front, 42 rear
 
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Old 04-24-2011 | 08:01 PM
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Dealer told me 40# front an 40#, they said used to be 36# front.
 
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Old 04-25-2011 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by geargrinder
36/40 front/rear for us.
I'm running the same 36/40
 
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Old 04-25-2011 | 04:41 AM
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F40 R40..i'm getting close to 9-10k on rear...
3 rears to 1 front change
 
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Old 04-25-2011 | 05:18 AM
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36 front, 40 rear but if you're gonna max the bike out then it wouldn't hurt to add a little more.
 
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Old 04-25-2011 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by drukanfu
Dealer told me 40# front an 40#, they said used to be 36# front.
Frame sticker on my 2011 still says 36 for the front, so does the manual.
 


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