Newbie tire pressure question

Ok,

I have Pilots on my bike, and I'm trying to figure out what air pressure I should be running. I've read that guys running all kinds of different pressures and I'm confused. Should I run them at 42psi or is there a more appropriate inflation. I should mention I have an oversize on the rear 180 55.

 

I have the pilot as well and I am always maintain 42 psi in the rear.

 

Mellow,

Should I error to the high side 36frnt / 40r ?

Why does the manufacture put such a high pressure on the tire?

 

I run -2 psi under the recmd psi when riding solo and run the recmd. psi for 2-up

 

I ride the the recommended PSI front and rear possibly -1. I check weekly with a dial gage. I ride solo most of the time but never know when the wife comes home hankerin for a ride.

The mfgs designed handling charictrtistics are based on the recommended PSI. but different tires,different riding styles experience.... make changes as need dictates.

Oh... pilot power 2cts

 

I follow the Bike sugestions...mainly because there printed on the swing arm and easy to read.

 

Put some Shinko Stealth Tires on my '95 VFR and had similar concerns about proper pressures front and rear...
I'm not sure if ALL tire makers agree about the quotes below but I had been running 36 psi in the front and 42 in the rear.

Message:
What pressures for front and rear 003's on my '95 Honda VFR750F? My owner's manual says 42 rear 36 front but that is for OEM tires. The 003 rear max. @ 783lbs. is 42 psi so I'm not sure what the recommended pressures should be.

Thank you for your time. I am very happy with my Stealth tires. Just want to keep them at optimum pressures.

Regards


Thank you for contacting Shinko Tire U.S.A.

We recommend running the max psi on the sidewall whenever possible and never more than 5 psi below for rider comfort.

We appreciate you using Shinko Tires.

Sincerely,

Kyle Kosberg
Western Power Sports/Shinko
601 E. Gowen Rd.
Boise Id 83716
PH: 208-376-8400 EXT. 3427
KKOSBERG@WPS-INC.COM

 

I run 42 back and 38 in front rides smooth like always. Love my 95 vfr . I had 1100 bikes not run as good. Blows my mind..

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On the 5th gen Honda recommends 36F, 42R.
The higher the pressure, the less contact patch you have, and less tyre flex also.
A lower pressure will increase your contact patch, and tyre temperatures.
Too low a pressure will give too much tyre flex, much higher wear and handling will become heavy and unsafe.
In winter when I go scratching I use 36R and 34F.
I find if I go any lower on the front, steering gets too heavy/slow for my style of riding.
Two up or on long trips I use 42R 36F.
I'm using Rosso III's.
I don't commute ever.