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Title: PSI for new tires and balancing weights question. Post by rijopiatt on 09/03/14 at 16:23:21 I just had Metzler tires put on. 880 rear and 888 front (front doesn't come in a 880), both in the stock size. The mechanic said to run both at 42psi with or without a passenger. The stock tires called for a 3psi adjustment with regards to rear weight change. Comments? Also, the wheels were balanced using some (but not all) stick-on weights. Looks kind of cheesy to me. Will they really stay on? I think the front had six on one side and six on the other side, directly across, all marked "5". The rear has the same configuration but with 8 and 8. Comments? |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by YoungSavage on 09/03/14 at 17:29:59 As to the stick on weights- they should stick on without a problem. They've been using those things for a long time, you have to knock em off with a hammer usually. As to the psi it comes down to every rider and how they feel the bike responds. Personally the 42 psi sounds a bit high, especially for a very light bike. Go with stock pressure and then take it up or down 1 or 2 psi if you don't like the way it feels. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by Dave on 09/03/14 at 17:36:02 Yep....run what the manual or sticker says.....then adjust. 42 psi is too much. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by oldNslow on 09/03/14 at 18:42:22 Quote:
I don't have any experience with those particular tires, but if the 5 and the 8 on the weights mean they are 5 and 8 gram weights, then you have a little over 2 oz on the front and just under 3 1/2 oz on the rear. That seems like an awful lot of weight for tires this size. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by rijopiatt on 09/03/14 at 18:59:19 Clarification- they're all marked "5". There are eight on the rear wheel on each side, across from each other for a total of 16 weights (of that type) at that location on the tire. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by verslagen1 on 09/03/14 at 19:37:50 I started putting a lot of weight on one tire, then said hell with it. took the weights off and spun the tire around on the rim and it was balanced w/out the weights. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by oldNslow on 09/03/14 at 20:10:35 3E2526233C252D38384C0 wrote:
Just under three ounces then, assuming that the 5 means they are 5 gram weights. If it was my bike I'd be suspicious of that much weight. |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by jcstokes on 09/03/14 at 20:55:04 Stock pressures solo riding Front 29 psi, rear 33 psi. Pillion or heavy load front 29 psi rear 36 psi |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by Serowbot on 09/03/14 at 22:25:44 Air pressure is based on bike weight, not tire brand... go by the Suzuki recommendation.... around 32psi... couple pounds more if you are heavy or ride 2-up... less if you are light... Number of plys and rubber thickness does make some variable... but weight load matters more... If anything... I would think the added thickness of Metzler tires would want less air... (I suspect, Metzler just wants more air, to make less contact, to make higher mileage)... ...but, less contact, equals less traction... Metzlers are famous for longevity... it ain't magic... they have more rubber... That equals more weight... .. a heavier tire will take more weights to balance... That amount you have does sound excessive,... but they are heavy tires... There is no magic in tires... tires are rubber..... hard rubber lasts longer, but has less traction... thick rubber lasts longer, but weighs more... Race tires, are thin, soft, and sticky... and don't last long... You balance the performance with the mileage value... ...and always buy tires that will wear out in 3 to 5 years... after that, rubber dries out, and and becomes something akin to plastic... |
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Title: Re: PSI for new tires and balancing weights questi Post by rijopiatt on 09/04/14 at 03:16:30 I just copied this from the Metzler website: Tire Pressure Always inflate the tire to the correct pressure. Be sure to check cold inflation pressure frequently, i.e. once a week. Although most motorcyclists love to work on their bikes, many seldom remember to check their bikes tire pressures. Correct pressures are critical for safe handling. Over inflation or extreme tire pressure will impair your riding comfort and decrease the size of the contact patch of the tire with the road. Under inflation or too little air pressure will result in poor handling and the bike will be inclined to “wander”. Improper and insufficient tyre pressure will also cause rapid tire wear, an increase in fuel consumption, lower top speed, and provide less control. Remember to check the inflation pressure of your tires weekly. You will find the correct pressure in the operating manual of the motorcycle. Use METZELER’s information only as reference. Attention: When the recommended pressure has been changed for use off the public highway (race track, off-road), it must be reset to the correct value before riding on the street. This certainly supports what all of you are saying. I'm going to drop the pressure. This winter I may pull the wheels and start from ground zero and balance the tires myself when I have the money to get a balancing rig. Thanks everyone for the input. Rick in Indiana |
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