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Old 24-Apr-2004, 20:48
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Wot about tyre pressures?

Wot you running yer 999 on pressure wise? It says in the book 2.1 +2.2 bar front and rear respectively.
Whats that in the real world of psi?

And, how do you find the right pressure to suit your riding style?
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 20:49
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oh and do you think my 999r rims need more pressure to protect them as they are the lightweight forged jobbies?
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 20:52
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30/32 if my calculations are correct and it works for me, road and track, don't know if body weight makes a difference, as I am a bit of a FB
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 21:07
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Are you on a 190 rear FB ;o) cos tween u and me , im an FB aswell...
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 21:09
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to get psi

2.1 x 14.5 = 30.45 lb per sq.in


2.2 x 14.5 = 31.9 lb per sq.in

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Old 24-Apr-2004, 21:22
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190 Andy.

Near enough then Nigel, didn't even use a calculator
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 21:30
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Its just my rear was nearly 40psi as delivered!! and my front 36. Now my guage is calibrated so i believe its correct!!!

I thought this was high so i dropped the pressures to 34psi, and now it seems a bit loose! sort of squirmy.. understand wot i mean?
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Old 24-Apr-2004, 21:45
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Front 30psi
Rear 32psi (180)
Feels ok to me.Just had some Dunlops fitted and the front end seems a little more harsh compared to the OE Mich's.Stiffer sidewalls maybe?
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Old 25-Apr-2004, 12:23
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i am running on 34/36 at the moment (on OE Pilot Sport)...have to say its a bit harsh and nervous...
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Old 26-Apr-2004, 12:45
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I was just checking out the tyre range on the Bridgeston web site and they quote 36psi & 42psi or 2.5bar / 2.9bar for the 999 on 010's.
So how do you decide on the right pressures with the bike mfg quoting 1 set of pressures and the tyre mfg another especially if you take into account insurance type issues.
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