Tyre pressure on Bullets

the_trooper · 8th February 2010, 11:54

wow! 25, 28 and 30 in the front tyre! Am I missing something here? I thought 20-30 (F/R) was optimal.

Are these pressures when the tyres are cold? Of course, it also matters whether you are talking about the Thunderbird style frame or Machismo/standard frame.

Abhay · 8th February 2010, 12:07

I try to maintain the 22/32 recommended pressure for my TBird but I also sometimes do 25/35 or 25/32.

bj96 · 8th February 2010, 15:11

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Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

... IMHO Saferide plus a grippier front tyre would be the ideal combination

Thanks Jay for sharing your experience.

I am still running stock tyres (Dunlop) and brake fluid- that came with the bike almost four years ago. Was planning to replace the brake fluid and thought of adding this device. But, now I guess, will go w/o the ABS thingy till I replace the tyres too- they look good for at-least two years more.

-BJ

dwaraka · 8th February 2010, 15:36

25 at the front wheel, rib tyres and 30 at the rear wheel. This is ideal as you won't have bumpy ride.

SamtheLeo · 8th February 2010, 15:37

25 F 32 Rear if you ride alone
25 F 35 Rear if you ride with a pillion

However depends on hardness of tyre as well.

no_sweat · 15th March 2010, 23:39

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Originally Posted by bj96

.... brake fluid- that came with the bike almost four years ago.

That my friend, is too much. - I own a 2007 Oct TB which has done 28000+ kms. I have done about 4 fluid changes till now. The latest one: day before yesterday - really helps in the braking. I know a competant guy in Pune. Same one who did Jayprashath's ABS Job. PM me for details. Should be done in an hour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj96

... running stock tyres (Dunlop) that came with the bike almost four years ago........ they look good for at-least two years more.

How much kms till now? the life of the tyres are for about 20K kms. But we also have to consider that the rubber becomes harder as time progresses.
If you do highways and high speeds, you should not wait till the tyre is bald. Also do not go for tyres that claim to last longer.
long life = harder rubber = less grip.

Ride safe.

bj96 · 16th March 2010, 09:53

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Originally Posted by no_sweat

... about 4 fluid changes till now. ... I know a competant guy in Pune... PM me for details. Should be done in an hour.
How much kms till now? ...

Thanks mate for the mech part. However, after 1st year mandatory service, my bullet has not been to any mechanic. Touch wood. I (and girl) do the maintenance myself. Bullets are simple to work on- one just needs to know the business use of wrench and screwdriver

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Mine runs mostly in weekends, hence, only about 13.5K kms so far. Ok, just last week I replaced the brake fluid. Yes it had turned brownish. some DIY pics from the session:

My assistant on an earlier session

Tyre pressure on Bullets-10102009005.jpg

-BJ

Leepower · 16th March 2010, 10:49

28 F and 35 R on my Bull cos I ride mostly on highways!!!

subushady · 16th March 2010, 21:51

28 Front and 32 Rear on my Std 350 CI

desideep · 18th March 2010, 02:42

i do 25f 35 r on normal ridings, and on the long rides i do 28 f and 40 R.

8th February 2010, 11:54	#16
the_trooper BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chn Posts: 215 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	wow! 25, 28 and 30 in the front tyre! Am I missing something here? I thought 20-30 (F/R) was optimal. Are these pressures when the tyres are cold? Of course, it also matters whether you are talking about the Thunderbird style frame or Machismo/standard frame.
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8th February 2010, 12:07	#17
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	I try to maintain the 22/32 recommended pressure for my TBird but I also sometimes do 25/35 or 25/32.
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8th February 2010, 15:36	#19
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	25 at the front wheel, rib tyres and 30 at the rear wheel. This is ideal as you won't have bumpy ride.
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8th February 2010, 15:37	#20
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	25 F 32 Rear if you ride alone 25 F 35 Rear if you ride with a pillion However depends on hardness of tyre as well.
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16th March 2010, 10:49	#23
Leepower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maharashtra Posts: 366 Thanked: 78 Times	28 F and 35 R on my Bull cos I ride mostly on highways!!!
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16th March 2010, 21:51	#24
subushady BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: M Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	28 Front and 32 Rear on my Std 350 CI
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18th March 2010, 02:42	#25
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i do 25f 35 r on normal ridings, and on the long rides i do 28 f and 40 R.
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