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Hello
I was wondering what the S.O.P. was for filling your tires back up after
dirt riding? Do those little CO2 cartridges supply enough pressure or are
they just kind of an emergency thing? Has anyone tried to use a small
electric pump off the bike? If so what brand/model? Makes a world of
difference letting out some pressure when hitting the dirt, but my favorite
spot is miles away from the nearest gas station so I have to ride miles on
half flat tires...which bites...any ideas, thanks Mark.
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I once attended a tire seminar at a BMW rally by DUNLOP tires. The representative recommended using the recommended tire pressure of the motorcycle manufacturer. However, he stated to find the correct cold pressure, check tire pressure cold, then ride your motorcycle for at least 15-20 to warm the tires. Then, re check the tire pressure and if the pressure increased more than 3-4 pounds, the cold pressure was to low. In other words the tire pressure difference should never be 3-4 lbs. greater warm/hot than when the tire is cold. Also remember that the rear tire heating will be different from the front tire because the rear is driving or pushing the motorcycle forward therefore more friction/energy is changed to heat.
for what it's worth - steve
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That's the best tip on tires I've ever gotten,
Thanks!
Marshall in Afton, Ok
'95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse"
----- Original Message ----- From: Steve To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 5:47 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Tire Pressure > I once attended a tire seminar at a BMW rally by DUNLOP tires. The representative recommended using the recommended tire pressure of the motorcycle manufacturer. However, he stated to find the correct cold pressure, check tire pressure cold, then ride your motorcycle for at least 15-20 to warm the tires. Then, re check the tire pressure and if the pressure increased more than 3-4 pounds, the cold pressure was to low. In other words the tire pressure difference should never be 3-4 lbs. greater warm/hot than when the tire is cold. Also remember that the rear tire heating will be different from the front tire because the rear is driving or pushing the motorcycle forward therefore more friction/energy is changed to heat. > > for what it's worth - steve
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Yes, this fits in with the 10% increase limit I was taught.
Andy Chesley
Jennings, La.
KLR & R11RA
----- Original Message ----- > check tire pressure cold, then ride your motorcycle for at least 15-20 to warm the tires. Then, re check the tire pressure and if the pressure increased more than 3-4 pounds, the cold pressure was to low
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Ok list here is the questions of the day:
When checking tire pressure, are you suppose to (a) check before you go
riding or (b) check after you have ridden and warmed up the tires?
I have noticed that there is about a 3 to 4 psi difference in tire pressure
when checking before riding and after riding.
I am new to the world of duel sport and wasn't sure if there was any adverse
effect running the tires low or high.
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Low pressure on the street =tires get hot and wear out a hell of a
lot faster than they should
High pressure on the dirt = like riding on 2 rocks, tires don't grip
for shit (sorry, that should read "doodoo")
Think about ten speed bicycle tires vs. mountain bike tires.
YMMV
CA Stu --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Shane Hood wrote:
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> I am new to the world of duel sport and wasn't sure if there was
any adverse
> effect running the tires low or high.
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