Tyre pressure

[R1ckster]

New Metzeler M7RRs on my R1. Just curious to see if most Folkes run pressures as per bike guide book. Or do you run slightly lower.

Always have been in my mind that running slightly lower would get better contact patch for 'real road's also better absorption, heat carcass up little quicker? or am I talking out my 4ss

Not that I'm commuting like marquez every where (wishful). But just curious. I know trackdays are different as tyres get really hot.

But roads?

Cheers

[Kwacky]

I run them as they come. I'm not really one for checking pressures all the time, I know you should.

What I have found is that the rear is very tolerant of changes but you can tell if the front is low.

I like the way you can give the M7rr stick the moment you put them on. I rode home in the rain after having a set put on and they were excellent.

[D6Nutz]

I run mine a little down from the manufactures spec, but that's a personal choice. I've always run then a little low.

Unlike kwacky I find the front on the RSV is really sensitive to the pressures. But I guess different bike different rules.

[Kwacky]

Mine's the same. As soon as the pressure drops on the front I know about it

[Rossgo]

Don't have the M7RR but generally speaking I like to play about with my tyre pressures to see what the best feeling is for me in the different tyres. Generally speaking I like them slightly firmer than most people

[D6]

I run what the book says. And I've found that to feel the best. When I am 1 or more psi lower, especially on the front, you can really tell. Makes the bike handle noticeably worse. Then you pump the tyres back to recommended pressure and its like razor handling again!!!

Also, water dispersion and tread patterns are designed to work at the correct pressure. Something else to think about.

[Kwacky]

Blade, if you log in as D6 again I'm going to ban you.

[D6]

Yeah, you moron. leave my account alone.

As I was saying. Recommended tyre pressure is all a load of bollocks. I say its best really high for reduced friction, and with helium to lighten the bike

[Blade]

I'm in now D6 and I like it too, I might stick around for a while

[D6]

You like being in me????

[Blade]

I don't even check the front pressure tbh.



The ten always has the front wheel dancing in the air

[Blade]

You like being in me????

Yes it's firmer and drier than I thought it would be but still Niceeeeeeeeee

[Perkles]

I havent got a clue what pressure mine are at ,it feels ok though

[kiwikrasher]

Blade if you carry on like that you're off the Christmas card list...

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[Blade]

I assume your jealous rather than offended kiwi

[kiwikrasher]

I assume your jealous rather than offended kiwi

I think 'concerned' is more apt

[Blade]

It's how I roll

[rocket]

Mine have AIR in them I think

[Blade]

Your front had AIR under it last time I saw it

[rocket]

Your front had AIR under it last time I saw it

Then my luggage caught fire