CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I have a WK 650TR-2 and the book says the type pressures 2.8 Bar 40psi, the workshop manual says 39.8 psi, the Tyres are Continental Road Attack 2.Every time I say 40psi, other people say are you sure we are only running with 35psi in the rear because they get better grip, so I am confused all the rules say ensure they are set according to the book.Pleas tell me what you think about those pressure they seem high to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Phil. I am a creature of habit.......I just stick to 36psi front......and 40psi rear.Its what I've always set the pressures too on my bikes.Works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 You won't lose any grip even running up to 42 I would go with what feels best for you anywhere between 36 and 42 you won't have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 The rear pressure does not seem high to me.The Bandit 1250 is 42 psiThe GPX750 I had was 41 psi and I used to run that about 43-44, ( this improved the handling). The valve developed a slow leak and I knew when the pressure was dropping because if it dropped below 38ish the handling was au full. So I would go with the book pressures. But try it and see.However running too low a pressure increases the chances of a puncture, excessive wear on the tyre edges and poor handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Phil. I am a creature of habit.......I just stick to 36psi front......and 40psi rear.Its what I've always set the pressures too on my bikes.Works for me Hi Fred and is that on the TR, book says 40 front 40 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Phil. I ran 40psi front for a while...................I (maybe just me!) found the front felt skittish at that pressure.36psi suits me......seem (to me) to get a idea what the tyre is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Phil. I ran 40psi front for a while...................I (maybe just me!) found the front felt skittish at that pressure.36psi suits me......seem (to me) to get a idea what the tyre is doing. Mine was at 36, I thought it had lost Air ( Dealer could have set it at 36 ) so put it back up to 40, like yours it seemed a bit skittishThe TR from Liverpool runs 36 on the rear as well and he has lovely rounded tyres where mine have squared off a bit, I now have 2 lots of chicken strips one close to the edge and the latest are closer to the centre, not sure if that is due to a lot of Dual Carriageway and Motorway riding or if I have lost a bit of confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I've stuck to these pressures as its what I've always used.Never bothered to experiment with other pressures.......happy as they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 I've stuck to these pressures as its what I've always used.Never bothered to experiment with other pressures.......happy as they are I think I will put mine back to 36 on Front, see you tomorrow at the Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Ok Phil............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Ok Phil............ Just checked weather forecast, it is showing a light raid at the Raven between 12:00 and 1:00 OK 11:00 and again at 2:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 12 till 1pm........be inside eating and drinking then If it rains on the way home!.......ain't bovvered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 12 till 1pm........be inside eating and drinking then If it rains on the way home!.......ain't bovvered My sentiments exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 42 rear 36 front for me Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Do you use the pressure as per the manual or by the tyre manufacturers recommendations?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Do you use the pressure as per the manual or by the tyre manufacturers recommendations?? Pressure from Manufacturers User Handbook and They are the same in the Workshop manual, not found any recommendation for Continental Road Attack 2 tyres on their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 42 back and front on the Busa, generally most bikes are 36 front 42 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderPhil Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 This is what I thought everybody is different and have there own preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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