Does anyone check tire temps ??

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#21

07-01-2012 | 09:34 AM

Retrop

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Somebody asked about tire temperatures on their touring bikes. I have shot mine using an infrared thermometer on several occasions after coming in from a 70 mph hour ride for a couple of hours in 95 degree weather. 120-125 degrees is what I have seen. Nothing to worry about

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07-01-2012 | 10:08 AM

TWIN CAM 96

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I have Austin Coil follow me and he checks my temps when I stop

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07-01-2012 | 10:31 AM

Dionicio

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Originally Posted by racklefratz

For recreational riding, worrying about tire temperatures is just mental masturbation. Racers do worry about it since they don't have the luxury of always checking pressures on cold tires, and in that business, one psi can make a difference. There are gauges for these applications that have temperature probes built-in to deal with non-standard temps, but for non-racing applications, they would be overkill.

For ordinary riding/driving, it's just not a big deal. Tire manufacturers always specify checking and adjusting tire pressures on cold tires, and tires are designed to handle the heat created by driving, with no pressure adjustment necessary.

+1.........Just check tire pressure and RIDE!

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#24

07-01-2012 | 12:31 PM

bigheadted

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I want some cheese !

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07-01-2012 | 12:38 PM

Stiggy

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Kick 'em everyday and check 'em once a week.....COLD.

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07-01-2012 | 01:38 PM

DannyZ71

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Originally Posted by 1HarleyGuy1

When I first start out on a ride I do 5 minutes of weaving back and forth to scrub any rubber debris off the tires.

1HarleyGuy1

That will get you pulled over and tested around here.

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07-01-2012 | 02:38 PM

roadking2014

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I have a friend that will stop and turn around and go home to make sure he locked the door and turned the oven off several times on the way to work.

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07-01-2012 | 04:37 PM

AlCherry

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Only before and after the burn out, adjust .5 lds accordingly.

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#29

07-02-2012 | 05:39 AM

bogieb

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Wouldn't it be easier to check the tire pressure before you ride and make sure it is correct for a cold tire? It is for me anyway - but hey, I'm a girl, what do I know?

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