Guest MikeC Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 My V11 has Michelin Pilots what are some of you running front and back. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Lately I'm running 34/37, F/R, and weigh 175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest friz Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Lately I'm running 34/37, F/R, and weigh 175. 52842[/snapback] I'm 36 front 40 rear Avon Tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I'm 36 front 40 rear Avon Tyres 52848[/snapback] OK Friz, but what do you weigh? C'mon, give it up. And be honest now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rollingthunder Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 34F 36R on Avon Azzaros - 170lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Werner Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 36 and 40 on Avons. I'm 170 lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeC Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks guys, but no fair your all lighter than I am. I'm a bit over 200 and working on bringing that down. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slowpoke Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I'm running 36f and 39r and I weigh 180 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks guys, but no fair your all lighter than I am. I'm a bit over 200 and working on bringing that down. Mike 52873[/snapback] Mike, a reasonable range of pressures will be suitable. Variables such as temperature, riding style, weather, tire design & compound, and load will shift your optimum pressures within that range. Of course all those conditions can vary independently within the same trip, or even within a few miles... Just another opinion here, but I'd say for most conditions, you'd be just peachy at your weight (assuming you're carrying no gear) at 36F and 40R (+/- 1lb.), and of course - work on bringing that down accordingly with your waistband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest friz Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 190 OK Friz, but what do you weigh? C'mon, give it up. And be honest now... 52849[/snapback] lets see just had knee surgery , bored,Damn 190!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 This question comes up at a good time since I am just returning my new/old 2004 LM to the road. I have virtually no miles on it and am still learning about the bike so checked the owner's manual to find recommended pressure fr- 32, rear- 35. Those seem really low since most other mfr recommendations are in the 36fr, 42 rear range. So, what are you hefty boys in the 200-205 lb range running? Further, isn't there a rule of thumb about proper tire pressure being indicated by a 10% increase in tire temperature from cold to hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Tx, my best guess is that Guzzi recommends a low-pressure bias toward traction and adhesion at the expense of tire mileage, and publishes standard tire pressure the same way they spring the suspension - for a very lightweight rider. You're absolutely right on the 10% rule-of-thumb, but I've never actually heard of anyone outside of a racetrack take cold and warm pressures and apply the old 10% rule. Where conditions are relatively static (a track) this makes a lot of sense, and you really need to be spot-on. On the road you have to settle on a range due to the varying conditions I noted above. Come to think of it, it's not a bad idea to run a check to see if you're in the ballpark for the road, and this weekend will be a great opp for Yours Truly to ck it out. Will do, and will advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I like 36 front 37 rear myself, btw I'm about 165lbs fwiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Tx, my best guess is that Guzzi recommends a low-pressure bias toward traction and adhesion at the expense of mileage, and publishes standard tire pressure the same way they spring the suspension - for a very lightweight rider. You're absolutely right on the 10% rule-of-thumb, but I've never actually heard of anyone outside of a racetrack take cold and warm pressures and apply the old 10% rule. Where conditions are relatively static (a track) this makes a lot of sense, and you really need to be spot-on. On the road you have to settle on a range due to the varying conditions I noted above. Come to think of it, it's not a bad idea to run a check to see if you're in the ballpark for the road, and this weekend will be a great opp for Yours Truly to ck it out. Will do, and will advise. 52898[/snapback] I'll do like-wise. This'll be a good use for the new IR thermometer... I'll start with 36-40 and see how close to 10% that yields from cold. Incidently, thanks for your advice during the inspection/lubrication project of the LM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Siete benvenuti. Nonlo accenni.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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